Where are we going for Week #5 of Seekonk Safari Camp? The hint....
In the southern most part, Of our 49th State, Is a National Forest With eagles, bears and lakes.
Did you guess where we’re going??? (scroll down)
If you guessed the Tongass National Forest in Alaska, you’re right!!!
Let's see....how many miles did we travel??
To find out how many miles we traveled from Boston, Massachusetts to
Anchorage, Alaska click here . Then scroll down to see the map of where we tarted and where we are now! How many miles did we travel?
What time is it?
What time is it now in Anchorage? (And scroll down to see the weather.) Will it be warm or cold for our adventure?
Where am I?
See a simple map showing the cities of Alaska. We'll be traveling from Anchorage
towards Juneau. On this map of Alaska, find the Tongass National Forest.
Listen and Explore
Let's stay in a cabin by the stream! The Tongass National Forest has hundreds of cabins for rent. Which one should we choose?
An assortment of rustic cabins in Tongass National Forest
Want even more detailed information about Alaska's wildlife? Sounds Wild is a radio program by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Choose an animal from over 90 different ones and hear host Riley Woodford
Ready for a Wild Alaska Online Adventure? Click here to start.
Or discover Our Wild Neighbors , a site about Alaska's wild animals. Click on the animal tracks for the game "Wildlife Detectives" or explore the icons at the bottom for other activities.
Back to the cabin and our nightly campfire. Ready for Ellen? Here's part 5 of our continuing saga, Ellen versus the Snakes*
To read or listen to part 5 (or previous episodes) CLICK HERE
And remember to check back every Monday to see what happens!
*Ellen versus the Snakes is an original story written and performed by Mark Binder.
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