A Part of the Whole

Did you know JOFN is part of a bigger statewide community? 

Currently there are three Alaska Outdoor Family Networks in Anchorage, Kodiak & Juneau. Together we have a membership of over just over 1,200 Alaskan families across the state and reach many more with our various webpages, blogs and facebook groups. We have hosted over 1,300 events/outings since the first group in Anchorage was founded in October of 2010.

Thank you to all the families that participate and are eager to provide their kids and themselves with engaging outdoor opportunities! An even bigger thank you to the families that step up and help organize all our activities. Simply posting a time, activity and a place is a powerful tool providing not only your family, but others with avenues to connect with each other and nature!

Feel free to contact us if you are interested in creating a similar group in your community. We might be able to save you some errors in the trial and error department as an enormous amount has been learned through the process!

If you happen to find yourself in one of the towns look up the local chapter to connect with other Outdoor Families. We have met so many families and learned so much about each of the amazing places we have lived in this amazing state! 

It is truly outstanding how powerful connecting with peers in nature is for the physical, cognitive and emotional well being of children and parents alike. So much wonderful insight has been gained from the other parents I've covered miles with on the trail, or chatted with on the beach while our kids throw rocks into the waves. It is important to not feel alone in this journey.