As a counselor, educator and mothers we have a passion for connecting kids & now families to the place and environment in which they live. Since creating Skedaddle & Taiga Trekkers, we have found ourselves networking with other like-minded people through the Children & Nature Network. It has inspired us to want to do more in our community. We have also been part of the amazing Anchorage Parents of Infants and Toddlers meet up group. For sometime now we have been dreaming up ways to engage families with children beyond the infant and toddler stage with nature and outdoor activities. Recently the Anchorage Outdoor Family Network has begun to take shape.

This is a place for families to connect and we hope that members take on the role of event organizers as well. We don't all have the same schedules and exact interests and if there is something you'd like to take part in but don't see it posted let us know. If you have an idea for an event post it under the "Ideas" tab and if it generates interest from others in the group we'll help you make it a reality.

The Anchorage Outdoor Family Network hopes to serve as a resource to parents and children whether you have always lived in Alaska or are new to the state. It has been our experience that other parents are the best resource around. It is so important to be able to share your trials and triumphs with other moms and dads, to know you are not alone. The simple conversations with other parents I've had while on the trail with Taiga Trekkers, or at the park with Skedaddle have made my transition into parenthood so much easier.

Most of our events take place in the Alaskan wilderness and participating in them is ultimately is at your own risk. We trust that each adult will act according to what is in the best interest of their children and themselves.