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Spring Alaskans go slightly bonkers in springtime, reveling in daylight and jumping about in their rubber boots through the slush. Everybody, from mama bears to tour companies, takes advantage of the warming weather to get the heck outdoors. Pros • While tours and attractions are not yet in full swing, a variety of options are available, including gray whale tours, ferry trips, muse- ums, and excellent spring skiing. as kids stay in their sleeping bags. Above all, remain calm and remember the mantra repeated by thousands of Alaska parents: They can always sleep later. During an Alaska winter, the opposite strategy must sometimes be employed, especially with respect to babies and younger children who are still under the spell of darkness-equals-bedtime. If yawns start appear- ing around 5 p.m. and your family hasn’t even had dinner, try taking the kids outside for a ski or snowshoe, or visit a sledding hill between dinner and bedtime. The golden rule of maintaining your family’s routine pays off in Alaska during these crazy seasons of darkness or light—and might just save your sanity. 5 When to Go