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Fairbanks, AK vs Talkeetna, AK

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I have lived in the Fairbanks area for about 25 years and have become very comfortable with the community and the lifestyle here. That said, retirement is fast  More

Comments about Fairbanks, both positive and negative, are of interest to me. Was in Fairbanks this past March [and north on Cleary Summit] and fell in love with the  More

I came to Alaska 15 years ago on an adventure and first lived in Juneau, which I LOVED and then moved to Eagle River, which I loved and now live in Fairbanks! I do not  More

We were lucky enough to stay in Talkeetna for a week. We rented a cabin on a lake thru Airbnb. People were friendly and groceries and shops were close by. Can’t wait to  More