Review of Anchorage, Alaska


Was transfered or would have never left.
Star Rating - 7/12/2006
Probably one of the most beautiful spots on earth. Schools are great-we had 2 sons starting in 5th and 6th grade and upon leaving had finished 9th and 10th. Husband hunted, fished, hiked, camped-definitely a sportsman/woman's paradise. Housing is very expensive! But you can find one and as it appreciates sell and trade up. Moose are everywhere and they walk around like stray dogs any place else. I never got tired of seeing them. Traffic would just stop to let them cross even on major roads. Do you like dogs? Very friendly to dog owners. It can be a little dark in the winter but at its worst you have daylight 9-3 and that is only Nov/Dec. Even if you aren't the outdoor type there is still plenty to do ALL YEAR LONG. If you want to visit don't take a cruise-instead fly in rent a car and then do all the things you want to do. The Iditarod dog race (remember Balto?) is so exciting to see-The Last Fontier is worth the visit and more.
Kathy | Fargo, ND
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