Acoustic Dispersion isn’t a term I was familiar with until earlier this week. There was a video that I believe went viral a few years back (video below). It was of a man throwing a rock at a frozen lake and the… Read More
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This summer was HOT for Alaska. In fact Anchorage broke its all time record high this summer! We did the more swimming we have ever done and we were lucky to find a couple new places to keep cool in the water…. Read More
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Tags: alaska, beautiful, camping, chilly, exploring, exploring alaska, lake, man made beach, mat-su valley, mountains, old glen, play, river, summer, swimming, swimming hole, valley, water, water play
Jack-O-Lanterns come and go so fast that I almost don’t think they are worth the trouble (though the kids do love it). However, I do love to pick all the pumpkin seeds out and roast them up! It’s a super simple thing… Read More
We have been using Oaki rain suits for a few years now. They are pretty much the unofficial uniform for small children in Alaska during the spring, summer and fall. However, much of the year Alaska is covered in a good deal… Read More
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Tags: alaska, christmas story, cold, dusting, environment, fun, gear, hatcher pass, hills, Independence mine, Independence mine state historial park, oaki, oaki rain suit, oaki snowsuit, sled, sledding, snow, snowsuit, Travel, waterproof, winter, winter gear, winter hiking
Alaska is rainy, some areas more than others. We have tried many different types of rain boots since moving here. My son’s love of splashing in puddles is ever growing. Inevitably he will always throw himself into a knee-deep puddle, and that… Read More
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Tags: adventure, alaska, boots, gear, glacier, hike, hikeing, icey, kidorca, lake, ocean, puddles, rain, rain boots, rain gear, river, shoes, swimming, waders, water, waterproof
If you follow me on Instagram or have read my previous blog posts, you know that this is not my first pregnancy. However, when I was pregnant with Jasper we lived in southern Illinois. In addition, Jasper is a July baby, so… Read More
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Tags: alaska, belly band, bogs, coat, insulated, insulated skirt, jacket extender, mom, pregnancy, pregnant, shoes, skinny raven, snow, snow pants, spikes, studs, winter, winter coat
Yesterday morning I was woken yet again by another aftershock. This one was a 4.2. This 4.2 followed two that registered around 5.0 earlier this week. It is interesting how much you learn about earthquakes after going through one as large as… Read More
Category: alaska, Travel, Uncategorized
Tags: 2018 earthquake, aftershock, alaska, alaskan earthquake, big lake, big lake alaska, breakthrough, eagle river, earthquake, eklutna lake, frozen lake, frozen river, glacial fed, hiking, hiking alaska, ice fishing, illinois, lake, mirror lake, missouri, movie, reflections lake, river, safe, sliding, snowmachines, southern illinois, st. charles, stay safe, walking, winter safety
Our experience during the 2018 Alaskan Earthquake.
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I assume when the average person envisions Anchorage, Alaska they picture mountains capped with snow and valleys rounded out by the glaciers that once passed through them. They may think of salmon swimming up the streams or moose wondering about. Often people… Read More
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Independence Mine State Historical Park is located in the beautiful Hatcher Pass. From Anchorage the drive is a little over an hour, but it is well worth it. On your way you pass the Knik River, the Little Susitna, Hatcher Pass Lodge… Read More
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Posted on November 19, 2019 by fromthestates12
Singing Stones on Frozen Lakes
Acoustic Dispersion isn’t a term I was familiar with until earlier this week. There was a video that I believe went viral a few years back (video below). It was of a man throwing a rock at a frozen lake and the… Read More
Category: alaska, Preschool Projects, Uncategorized Tags: acoustic dispersion, alaska, edmunds lake, freezing, frequencies, frozen, frozen lake, glen highway, homeschool, ice, lake, lesson, lesson plans, man made beach, man made lake, mirror lake, noise, preschool, preschool lesson, preschool project, reflections lake, rock, rocks, school, science, singing stones, snow, star wars, stone, understanding, video
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Posted on October 28, 2019 by fromthestates12
Exploring Alaska With Kids: Man Made Beach
This summer was HOT for Alaska. In fact Anchorage broke its all time record high this summer! We did the more swimming we have ever done and we were lucky to find a couple new places to keep cool in the water…. Read More
Category: alaska, Travel, Uncategorized Tags: alaska, beautiful, camping, chilly, exploring, exploring alaska, lake, man made beach, mat-su valley, mountains, old glen, play, river, summer, swimming, swimming hole, valley, water, water play
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Posted on October 28, 2019 by fromthestates12
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Jack-O-Lanterns come and go so fast that I almost don’t think they are worth the trouble (though the kids do love it). However, I do love to pick all the pumpkin seeds out and roast them up! It’s a super simple thing… Read More
Category: alaska, Uncategorized Tags: alaska, halloween, pumpkin, pumpkin seeds, recipe, snacks, yum
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Posted on October 22, 2019 by fromthestates12
Great Gear for Alaskan Kids – Oaki Snowsuit
We have been using Oaki rain suits for a few years now. They are pretty much the unofficial uniform for small children in Alaska during the spring, summer and fall. However, much of the year Alaska is covered in a good deal… Read More
Category: alaska, Travel, Uncategorized Tags: alaska, christmas story, cold, dusting, environment, fun, gear, hatcher pass, hills, Independence mine, Independence mine state historial park, oaki, oaki rain suit, oaki snowsuit, sled, sledding, snow, snowsuit, Travel, waterproof, winter, winter gear, winter hiking
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Posted on September 4, 2019 by fromthestates12
Great Gear for Alaskan Kids KidOrca Rain Boots
Alaska is rainy, some areas more than others. We have tried many different types of rain boots since moving here. My son’s love of splashing in puddles is ever growing. Inevitably he will always throw himself into a knee-deep puddle, and that… Read More
Category: alaska, Travel, Uncategorized Tags: adventure, alaska, boots, gear, glacier, hike, hikeing, icey, kidorca, lake, ocean, puddles, rain, rain boots, rain gear, river, shoes, swimming, waders, water, waterproof
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Posted on March 4, 2019 by fromthestates12
Three Things You Will Need While Pregnant in Alaska
If you follow me on Instagram or have read my previous blog posts, you know that this is not my first pregnancy. However, when I was pregnant with Jasper we lived in southern Illinois. In addition, Jasper is a July baby, so… Read More
Category: alaska, Travel, Uncategorized Tags: alaska, belly band, bogs, coat, insulated, insulated skirt, jacket extender, mom, pregnancy, pregnant, shoes, skinny raven, snow, snow pants, spikes, studs, winter, winter coat
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Posted on January 3, 2019 by fromthestates12
Why We Won’t Be Traveling Across Any Frozen Lakes This Winter
Yesterday morning I was woken yet again by another aftershock. This one was a 4.2. This 4.2 followed two that registered around 5.0 earlier this week. It is interesting how much you learn about earthquakes after going through one as large as… Read More
Category: alaska, Travel, Uncategorized Tags: 2018 earthquake, aftershock, alaska, alaskan earthquake, big lake, big lake alaska, breakthrough, eagle river, earthquake, eklutna lake, frozen lake, frozen river, glacial fed, hiking, hiking alaska, ice fishing, illinois, lake, mirror lake, missouri, movie, reflections lake, river, safe, sliding, snowmachines, southern illinois, st. charles, stay safe, walking, winter safety
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Posted on December 7, 2018 by fromthestates12
2018 Alaskan Earthquake
Our experience during the 2018 Alaskan Earthquake.
Category: alaska, Uncategorized Tags: 2018, 2018 earthquake, 7.0, 7.0 earthquake, 7.0 magnitude, alaska, alaskan earthquake, anchorage, anchorage alaska, collasped, community, dangerous, disaster, eagle river, earthquake, emergency, friday earthquake, last frontier, magnitude, memes, mt. baldy, natural disaster, no fatalities, power outage, precautions, road work, scary, social media, tsunami
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Posted on October 17, 2018 by fromthestates12
The Anchorage Sand Dune at Kincaid Park
I assume when the average person envisions Anchorage, Alaska they picture mountains capped with snow and valleys rounded out by the glaciers that once passed through them. They may think of salmon swimming up the streams or moose wondering about. Often people… Read More
Category: alaska, Travel, Uncategorized Tags: alaska, anchorage, anchorage alaska, devils club, fun, glacier, hike, hiking, ice age, jodhpur, jodhpur trail, kincaid park, motocross, motocross park, motocross track, path, play, sand, sand dune, sand play, trail
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Posted on June 29, 2018 by fromthestates12
Independence Mine State Historical Park
Independence Mine State Historical Park is located in the beautiful Hatcher Pass. From Anchorage the drive is a little over an hour, but it is well worth it. On your way you pass the Knik River, the Little Susitna, Hatcher Pass Lodge… Read More
Category: alaska, Travel, Uncategorized Tags: alaska, alaska state park, alpine, alpine peak, beautiful, gift shop, glacier, gold, gold mine, hatcher pass, hiking, historical park, history, hot chocolate, Independence, Independence mine, Independence mine state historial park, june, junior ranger, mine, mine car, mine tracks, mountains, museum, postholing, sled, sledding, snow, snowman, town, valley, visitor center, waterfall, winter