Fun Activities For Kids: Alaska
Fun Activties For kids In Alaska
written by: vlaski
Alaska, the least populated state in the U.S is well known for its natural resources, cold climate and winter conditions. Alaska is part of the Arctic Circle and also home to the top ten mountains in the United States. It boasts of a good number of lakes, game reserves and national parks making it one of the best locations in the US for a family holiday. There are many activities in Alaska for kids that can also be fun and enjoyable for the rest of the family. To further elaborate this, the following is an overview of things to do with kids when in Alaska.
Game viewing
If you are planning a family trip with your family to Alaska, game viewing should be top on the list of things to do with your kids in Alaska. Alaska is home to a wide array of wildlife the most notable one being the brown bear. Bears are rampant in a majority of national parks but the majority of the bear population is located in katmai national park and kenjai Fjords national park. These national parks are also home to pristine crystal clear waterways rich in fish population and rugged coastlines.
Fishing and boating
Fishing also features amongst the top activities in Alaska for kids. Alaska has many rivers, waterways and lakes dotting the landscape making it one of the best locations in the world for fishing enthusiasts. The upper Kenai River is one of the popular fishing locations in Alaska and has a rich population of salmon and rainbow trout throughout the year. Skilak lake is also another great location for fishing and individuals have the option of boating on the crystal clear lake while fishing, an activity that most kids will enjoy in Alaska.
Glacier viewing
Alaska is the only location in the US that has glaciers. The sheer size of a glacier can be quite a novelty to a kid making glacier viewing one of the best activities in Alaska for kids.
Alaska has a good number of glaciers the most notable being the exit glacier located in fjords national park. This glacier is located outside seaward and can be easily accessed either on foot or by car. Glacier watching also provides a perfect opportunity for sightseeing Alaska’s picturesque environment and can also be use as an opportunity for hiking and picnicking.
Other areas where glacier viewing can be carried out include Glacier Bay national park, Prince William Sound and Elias national park.
Camping
Camping is another fun activity for kids in Alaska. Most of the national parks in Alaska allow individuals to camp within the park in selected areas. Camping in Alaska will allow the family to have a quiet time while enjoying the picturesque view synonymous with Alaska. Some of the game reserves at where camping is allowed includes St Elias national park, Lake Clark national park and Kobuk valley national park.
By incorporating the above mentioned activities in Alaska for kids, you are assured of having a great time when visiting Alaska with your family.
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