SperlingViews - Alaska, Alaska

I have lived in the Anchorage area for almost 30 years and can honestly say that it has a lot to offer, and for quality of life, is hard to beat. Low population, low crime, good job opportunities and schools, reasonable real estate, and stunning landscapes all add up for making it a great place to live -with one (big) caveat - you have to be be able to cope with the long winter - approximately October through April, with very dark days from November to February. If you can deal with that, it can be a truly wonderful place to live (and I was raised in Hawaii!!) [read more...]

We had eleven feet last winter, if you like outdoor winter sports this is where it is at.[read more...]

Alaska is an interesting place to live. The mountains are beautiful and there are a lot of outdoor activities for everyone. The constant daylight in the summer has been fun and quite enjoyable, however, the winters can be a bit long. The Anchorage/ Mat-Su area has faily mild climates due to ocean, and this year was our record snowfall. The cost of living has been quite a shock from the Midwest, but employment wages are comparable. Overall, it has been a good move, but can feel a bit isolating from family.[read more...]

Would like to purchase house or cabin in Alaska but want to be within 15 minutes of restaraunts and fairly close to great fishing. Any ideas? North of Anchorage or South in Kenai. North Cook inlet area of Wasilla or Kenai's Sterling? Appreciate any comments. 200K is around the price.[read more...]

I live in New Zealand[read more...]

If you love to be oudoors, you will love Alaska![read more...]

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Way too much snow and it stays dark most of the winter. Depressing[read more...]

It's fine here.[read more...]

This is my first year living in Alaska. My husband wanted to try out a new state for a year or two. The wildlife and landscape is like no other state here in Alaska. I appreciate the state's beauty, however people who live here don't mind the cold and snow. No kidding! If you don't mind bitter cold, you may want to think about moving to Alaska because it has a lot to offer, especially if you're the adventurous type. However, refrain from moving here if you thrive on warmth. I am a person who loves the warm sun, and with that...we'll be moving this June to somewhere a bit warmer. :)[read more...]

Housing costs/availability, food, utilities and price of gas are all higher than most any of the lower 48. (I have lived, traveled through have done research on and/or have friends living there)[read more...]

The winter is long but tolerable. The climate is dry and the snow powdery. Low temperatures are not as brutal as they might be in a more humid climate. By March the days are long, sunny, and bright.[read more...]

There is no state like Alaska. Recreation possibilities are endless although lifestyle and recreation vary drastically depending on which area you go. Your standards for scenery and air/water quality go way way up once you've lived in Alaska because Alaskans enjoy the best of these. But, distance from family and the need to fly nearly anytime one wants to leave the state cause lots of expense and time away from work. If you visit, plan on spending at least a month to take it all in.[read more...]

Alaska is a great place to live it has everything a person could want. It is a great place to work and has so much to offer active people. It could use more sunshine at times.[read more...]

I am checking into somewhere to live nice and lovely.[read more...]

great state midnight sun in the summer[read more...]

I've lived in Anchorage, Alaska since 1961. Alaska has lots of outdoor activities and space to enjoy them! Backpacking, camping, white-water rafting, skiing--we have it all! Drive 10 miles and you are in the wilderness. Amazing colors, beautiful sunsets, summer midnight sun! We still see moose and bear in town! I'm lucky to live in Alaska!![read more...]

i am born and raised in anchorage, alaska. it is my home and always will be. no other place has the natural beauty alaska has to offer. there are so many wonderful things about this place, but i am considering a move because the winters are so long and dark. winters here are great if you enjoy winter sports, but as i do not, it's a loooong cold tough winter.[read more...]

We are expecting to have the gas line, be approved, rather, just who is going to come up with the "plan", so that all parties can get a piece of the action. Like the pipeline, it will bring much money into the economy,right now there is not enough steel available in the world, to even construct the gasline. It will be a 5-to 7 year job when it actually starts- the project, will bring in jobs, people and money into everywhere. My experience is that there is alot of money in this state. For instance the Native $ which, since I am not Native is abundant, the oil revenues must give them their portion. The state spends way too much $, which is a given , so they can cont. to get it,but My son went to the only private prep school in Anchorage for a few years, was from K-12, but just recently went from K-8,( not enough older children, but the other grades are fully booked) They have a yearly auction, to support some of their expenses, or to give grants to kids whose parents cannot afford to pay to go there, but want to,etc. The auction in 2004, collected more money than any private high school in all the 50 states. The $ is here, has been here, and with the gas line going through, say in the next 1-2 years- there will only be more.You will not be able to tell by what the clothes people wear because most Alaskans do not like to dress up, you alot of times will never know if your standing next to a millionaire in line somewhere , we al lok the same. The wives maybe give it away a little more with their jewerly. Lots of Drs.up here the reimbursement rate is very good for their procedures and I am waiting, esp in Anchorage, how many more can come in a still make money, but so far it has not been an issue. Compared to WA, they get triple at least what they would make workig there. But you have to like the state and many wives do not , shopping is not the best stores, and it gets cold here and you have to enjoy this kind of life. It is not for everyone and I am glad about that, its getting too crowded.The People are friendly and when you break down on the side of the road , you do not worry (usually), if the person who does stop to help you, and they will help too, no worries of robbery, hijacking, abuse. At least in my experience and I ran away to come here 13 years ago from the East Coast and I am not leaving. i tried to , something brings you back. You get hooked.[read more...]

Alaska is awesome !!!!!!!!!! I am a native Floridian and have lived here in the seventies and since 1991, there are no simple words to explain Alaska !!!! The Climate has changed since the seventies, it is warmer and more humid.....For people coming from the lower 48 this sounds good, however it also has meant that we are losing our Glaciers !!!!! People think that tropical flowers are the brightest, but they cannot compare to the colors up here.....Plant whatever and the color will be Brighter, Truer and Deeper !!!! Also, Biggger!!!!! The Rivers look like a swimming pool that's lit at night !!! Even when you're standing in them !!!! The Air is Clean!!!! We have most of the same shopping as in the lower 48...we've had malls since the 1960's......We have Wal-Mart, Sears, Penny's, etc....Resturantes abound...chain and local !!! The Postal System is the same as in the lower 48, which catalog people don't understand, therefore they charge extra !!!! Which is WRONG !!! Also, our Food shopping is on par with the lower 48, we no longer get food by barge only in the summer...WE have a Hugh Fed Ex terminal here as well as UPS !!! Also, we no longer travel by Dog Sled, except for fun...we have roads that are paved and kept in good condition !!!! As far as Cabin Fever....well, you can get cabin fever in Key West if you don't like the heat or sun....get out and enjoy life !!!! Also, the DARK everyone thinks about is not dark.....in the south when the sun goes down, it's dark !!!! Because of our location on the globe we never get dark...our winter is like dusk with reflection on the snow as an addition, but even if we have no snow, it's still not dark !!! I tried to explain Alaska to my Daughter-in-law, but when she got up, she said "God Paints Pretty Pictures" !!!!! I can't say it any better...and I've never seen a photograph that could do it Justice !!!!!!!![read more...]