Having children doesn't mean that you can't enjoy every season in the
great outdoors--even if you happen to live in the middle of Alaska.
Whether you're biking eighty miles into the heart of Denali National
Park, cross-country skiing to a remote cabin, or merely enjoying the mud
on the banks of the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks, fun for all ages
abounds, with a little preparation and the right mindset. Using a deft
mixture of storytelling and practical pointers, this guidebook offers
advice and encouragement to families--those who live in Alaska, as well
as those in less extreme climates and locales.
Organized by the age of the young adventures, from days-old infants to
independent teens, each section invites readers to learn from the
humorous real-life adventures and misadventures of the author, her
husband, and their twin girls. Weaving in the kids' advice in their own
words, this guide covers challenges ranging from unexpected hailstorms
to very-much-expected mosquitoes. Tips include everything from how to
avoid moose, to how to get out in the rain, to the benefits of setting
big kids free to explore. This family's enthusiastic, joyful, and often
hilarious tales offer the impetus and the tools to encourage new
parents--or more experienced parents, or anyone who loves kids --to go
play outside.
