Balancing a love of family adventures with keeping kids safe doesn’t have to hold you back when traveling. We love watching kids discover what makes Alaska so great, but we know that parents can be a little unsure what to teach their children about safety around bears, moose and our great open spaces. That’s why we we’ve gathered up some simple safety strategies for keeping kids safe when traveling.
When visiting Alaska, teach children to be bear and moose aware
Alaska has abundant wildlife that people come from all over the world to see, and it’s very likely you might run across black, brown, or polar bears and moose in their natural habitat in your travels. There are moose as well as black and brown bears close by our area near Anchorage and Eagle River, fishing in streams or wandering hiking trails just like many of the tourists and residents like to do. The best thing to do to help keep kids safe around moose and bears is to teach them to be aware. This includes: