Erin Kirkland's work as an Alaska travel wizard is centered not on outsides, but on Alaskans themselves. But she doesn't stop there. She's got an extra focus on the state's future stewards: kids. As the founder and author of AK On the Go, she's also worked on guide books focused on traveling the state with kids.

In this episode Erin weighs in on how playing outside makes us better as people and families, plus advice on traveling the state for residents and visitors.

Things mentioned in the show:

AK On the Go

Kesugi Ken Campground

Denali National Park

Glen Alps near Anchorage

Teenagers who don't wear enough clothes in the winter

Alaska State Parks

Alaska Families to Parks Days

Beluga Cabin, Bird Creek Campground

Turnagain Arm

4-H

Finger Lake Campground, Alaska

Toolbox of camping gear

Outdoor Families Magazine and print-offs

UnCruise

Kids to Parks Day

Becoming an Outdoor Woman

Fairbanks, Alaska

Denali Highway

Kachemak Bay

Juneau, Alaska

Alaska State Capitol

Glacier Bay, Alaska

Lupin (alpine flower)

Erin's favorite outdoor gear:

A rain jacket -- variety depends on the conditions.

Erin's most essential outdoor gear:

Teton Sports backpack: https://amzn.to/2wnkwEJ

Find Erin's website social media

AK On the Go: www.AKontheGO.com

AK on the Go Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akonthego

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akonthego/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/akonthego

Books: www.AKontheGO.com/book

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