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Photos: The Neverlands of Anchorage

"And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it." - Roald Dahl, The Minpins

We found kids in Anchorage who were excited to give us a tour of their unique play spaces. Whether they're made up of thread or wood, whether they're big or small, these kids will show you that it doesn't matter -- as long as you have imagination.

Step into the mini worlds that exist within trees, blankets, reclaimed materials and beautifully patterned fabrics. Become a mermaid, a monkey or whatever you want to be. Remember your Neverland and never grow up.

Rejoy takes pictures, draws things and designs for the special content department of Alaska Dispatch News. As a little kid, she used to make her own forts out of blankets, pillows, and cardboard while pretending to be Mowgli from The Jungle Book. She resides in Anchorage where her inner Mowgli still likes to frolic in nature.

These photos first appeared as part of the April 2016 issue of 61°North. Contact 61°North editor Jamie Gonzales at jgonzales@alaskadispatch.com.

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