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[@justaride1366]

I LIVE IN ALASKA! 😁 My niece visited 2 years ago. She kept saying that her face hurt. We took her out on a Kenai Fjords Tour the morning after she arrived as a surprise. Then we took her camping, took her out on Kachemak bay on our boat, where she watched humpback whales breech 10 times (she shouted/counted), took her fishing on one of our beautiful lakes, where she caught her first fish, and finished her trip with a fish fry. That was her lunch before we dropped her off at the airport to go back home. She smiled the entire time.

[@blenhinton7566]

The Alaska pipeline does not run to the Lower 48 states. It runs from the oil fields in the extreme north to the port of Valdez in the south part of the state. It is crucial to allowing the oil to get to market.

[@stevemccollum2011]

No STATE income tax but of course there are Federal Income Tax

[@cmbtking]

My works boss closes our work down for a week every July and takes us on a 9 day camping trip to Alaska. We go in to Anchorage and spend our week between there, Homer and Seward. It's the most unreal experience ever. Cannot wait for it again this July. Camping, hiking, white water rafting, float plane tour, boat tours, kayaking, salmon fishing. Amazing trip. Every single turn is another postcard.

[@sonnystaton]

There are ferries that take cars & people from Seattle area to Alaska. It's called the Alaska Marine hwy system.

[@FlyingTigress]

I live outside of Anchorage. About 300,000 people live in Anchorage. That's about 40% of the state's population. Alaska was a U.S. Army District from 1867 until 1912 - when we became a U.S. Territory, then a state in 1959. The Trans-Alaskan Pipeline only goes from the North Slope to Valdez, AK. That was an 800+/- mile pipeline. Alaskan summers - even in the Anchorage area - can rise into the 70s

[@jeffhampton2767]

The most southern part of Alaska along the coast is doable. They actually get some warm temperatures in the summer

[@tanyamichelle3206]

The warmest summer temperatures are in the Interior, like Fairbanks!

[@pangkaji]

Yes and mosquitoes 🦟

[@jeffhampton2767]

@@tanyamichelle3206 Oh OKAY

[@justaride1366]

@@jeffhampton2767 Fairbanks gets HOT, like 80s and 90s. They've even reached low hundreds on rare occasion. They also get frigid in the winter, like -40 to -60. The temperature range is MASSIVE in Fairbanks. So are the clouds of mosquitos.

[@chrisbardsley9290]

I live in fairbanks and we get warmer than the valley and anchorage. I lived in wasilla for 11 years too.

[@jamesjones8482]

Per the IRS: "Alaska Permanent Fund Dividends and Resource Rebate payments are taxable to either an adult or a child recipient and must be reported on a federal income tax return." It is a valuable allocation to residents, but it isn't tax-free.

[@robertthomas583]

If you get the chance to go, do it in the summer, it's actually quite warm for the most part.

[@cynthiaalver]

Back in the day my cousin and his wife and 3 sons moved to Alaska from Colorado. They were back in 3(?) months after they experienced a small quake.

[@kida12]

You have to be really tough or really rich to live in Alaska. The Natives are tough and know things most people don't; and they have rights non-Natives don't, which helps.

[@ak_downrange_threat7251]

Tough yes Rich no, we all get paid well up here, but we don't have many Billionaires like the rest of the country.

[@kida12]

Well, if you aren't tough, you'd better be rich, or you just aren't going to make it there. Flying food in, having someone fix anything that breaks, hiring others to maintain your daily needs (firewood, water, power, travel, etc.) is all deucedly expensive. All of Alaska has fewer people than the second largest town in Colorado, so I wouldn't expect there to be too many billionaires. Lol. I love reading about living in Alaska, but there is no way I'd make it. I so admire the people who do. I'd be a "Death by Alaska" in short order. Lol.

[@michaeldemaranville7645]

13 cords of wood minimum up in the central part, and it truly sounds like you have lived in Alaska at one time or another because you are on point with what you stated. There are no shortcuts up here. Miss one payment and out go's the power. never forget anything in the winter concerning even the basics or it could cost you your life in short order. and most important have money to cover emergencies. The cost of living up here has many only eating one meal a day to afford to stay here. Heating oil for one winter starts at 6000.00 dollars for a small space, so you are spot on about having money. The cost food is so high that it seems like the end of the world as told in Revolution!!!@@kida12

[@Cricket2731]

Alaska is one of two states that require engine block heaters for vehicles. I think the other one is either Minn or ND.

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

It gets cold as hell and the winters are really long!!! You'll spend the summer months getting ready for winter. And it stays dark for long periods in the winter. Cabin fever is a real thing in Alaska.

[@Tam58851520]

I like 4 seasons.

[@Tbone1492]

Some parts stay very warm. That's how the Grizzlies grow so big. No hibernation. They just eat!

[@nativeamerican7563]

The islands I would love to on for a year. Beautiful nature

[@h.s.lafever3277]

10:50 ish... NOPE.. Alaska is the 49th state, Hawaii is #50... wow, how did he mess up so bad?

[@dionshare7103]

Well of course the terrain here in Alaska would be a simple reason. Living here in southeast part of Alaska it's got a different climate. It's considered rainforest but not tropical rainforest it's actually a temperate rainforest.

[@bobbykaralfa]

lotta ppl live in alaska. its not the most populas state but good amount live there

[@ak_downrange_threat7251]

No not many people live up here.

[@rudedog2903]

Alaska is at same longitude of the UK, just doesn't get the warming from the Gulfstream.

[@randalmayeux8880]

Hi guys, I live in Texas, where it gets quite hot during the summer, with temperatures reaching 36+°C during the day, and not much cooler at night. Still, I definitely prefer heat to cold, even when working in an un-airconditioned shop. Texas also has no state income tax, however, states that do have a state income tax often have a lower tax burden because of lower property and other taxes. In other words, what the state doesn't get in income tax, it makes up for elsewhere. There ain't no such thing as a free lunch! TANSTAAFL

[@ScottLeeper-mm4is]

I have 3 friends who live in Alaska

[@rebeccadavis3522]

From what I hear about Alaska, if you don't live in the city part, all you do is mostly work your ass off from sun up to sun down just to eat and try to stay warm. Not for me!

[@cmiller907]

Some areas are rural but not horrible. Your standard of living is almost directly tied to your proximity to the highway system. I live in a rural area, but right off a highway, so my life is more comparable to that of someone living in rural Oklahoma or Texas than to those living in Western Alaska. If you can deal with 7-8 months of winter, like no snow melting at all from October to April/May, then it's not bad. Temperature in my area isn't horrible since I'm more coastal, but it still easily gets down to -20 to -30 F in the coldest months.

[@jLutraveling]

Alaska is on my vacation list. I have friends and family tha have visited. One group got to go dog sledding with dog that actually have un in the Iditorod.

[@williambranch4283]

It is like Siberia ;-( Had a coworker who was 20 years in Alaska Coast Guard. Even Nome. Terrifying seas!

[@zeuso.1947]

Alaskan here.. . . . . Love it.

[@justaride1366]

Ditto!

[@EJ1578]

Individualistic freedom is the breath of Alaska. Alaska's characteristics are similar to family or friends. There is thing's you love and don't love about them. I prefer cold weather over hot weather. City life, suburban life, or off Grid life can be just a few miles apart. Most Alaskans don't mind being around lots of people. They just don't like being around lots of intrusive people. The summers are absolutely beautiful. The winters are equally beautiful if not more beautiful. Alaska is home.

[@corinnepmorrison1854]

Excellent comment!!

[@cmiller907]

I've always described Alaska as cold Texas with less government. I love it here.

[@Artuor.Morgan]

Southwest Alaska is borderline identical to iceland, southeast Alaska and parts of south-central are like western Norway, most of Alaska is like siberia though.

[@user-vl9yk6qv3q]

Ill be visiting Alaska in September 2024 via a 11 day cruise and many port calls cant wait to get there big bucket list trip.

[@richardsbrandon5027]

I live in San Antonio!! Funny to see that mentioned, LOL.

[@abx42]

One of my kids lives out that way. she got rocked by -50 last winter I think

[@RobertaHanscom]

Lived in Alaska 42 years, until my health required I live an easier life than winters in Anchorage. Lived 20 some miles away from Fairbanks in the Interior for first three years there. Got to -60° F in winter and +70° F in summer. Anchorage in the South Central region has very good schools, two universities, college extension courses from some Outside schools. There are several large hospitals. We have a symphony, opera, theater, and a great concert hall. Of course winter has dog sledding, skating, skiing downhill and cross country, lit walking trails go through woods and parks. Summer for our family was filled with soccer, beginning when son was five, and continuing through adult leagues. Baseball involves many kids, too. Hiking the nearby mountains can be for an afternoon, or weeks if one has the time. Anchorage is warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer than Fairbanks. We had many Alaska Native friends from around the state, farthest Far North and south villages. My husband worked at an island across the international date line (except the dateline has a squiggle in it so Alaska stays together). We taught summer Bible School in a village for 15 years, with John continuing the work as outreach pastor for the next decade, from our home base in Anchorage. Most villages are quite small. In 2023 287,000 folks lived in Anchorage, and 74 folks lived in the village where we taught. In the village the median family income was $18,125. Males had a median income of $0 versus $18,750 for females. Females held school, nursing, running the grocery store, post office, and city government jobs. I would love to share about Alaska with you, stories, photos, with a comment reply.

[@ak_downrange_threat7251]

Seen -86F in the winter of 1989. 20 miles from Fairbanks, if you are referring to North Pole that is 22 miles away. I live at the end of Plack Road next to Chena Lakes.

[@RobertaHanscom]

@@ak_downrange_threat7251 Eielson AFB. 1975-1978. Anchorage. 1978-2017. Now Portland OR. I totally miss winter! It rains here all winter and the skies are perpetually gray. I miss the sun on snow, even for the three hours of solstice daylight.

[@RobertaHanscom]

We were founding members of St Jude Episcopal Church, North Pole. I was so thrilled when the Safeway store opened there. No longer have to drive the 26 miles to Fairbanks to supplement what the Commissary offered.

[@tofersiefken]

Long-term (27year) Alaskan here. I moved from the mid-west USA where winter temperatures were regularly colder than the Alaskan temperatures I've experienced in my time here. Granted, I'm in the Juneau area, on the coastal panhandle, so we get Pacific air currents to moderate our temperatures. Access to land is a big obstacle to population growth. Land is generally all owned by the government, national parks, state parks, etc. Also, there are large areas that are owned by the native corporations and belong to the indigenous population. Access for outsiders to buy Alaskan land is often limited by high prices, but also physical access via roads, float planes, or other transport is limited due to very little infrastructure. Mountains, rivers, lakes, muskeg and tundra are not ideal terrain for roadbuilding or railways. Having limited roads means you can't transport building materials for homes or other development. River and coastal areas are able to use boats and ferries, so that is why certain areas are more developed than others, but the additional cost involved in bush constructions is prohibitive for some. Weather certainly contributes, but snow, wind, ice and other factors are only part of the story. Just a side quest: The Simpsons Movie (2007) features some fun "Alaska" themed antics. I know you sometimes do movie reactions, I think The Simpsons Movie would be a fun one for you to react to, especially if you are familiar with the t.v. series, but even if you aren't, I think it stands alone.

[@ak_downrange_threat7251]

The Easy part of Alaska.

[@herschelsquirts2338]

I moved to Alaska from California 8 years ago. Best decision I’ve ever made!

[@leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586]

Alaska is a beautiful and rugged land. The people seem to be very self sufficient and enjoy their freedoms. But they also have to be able to deal with problems, like a high rate of alcoholism and the harshness of the weather which makes travel difficult at times. They also have a lack of sunlight during the winter where in some regions the sun barely comes above the horizon for 2 months. Other regions have almost total darkness from mid-November until the end of January. All these things contribute to feelings of isolation. They also have a pretty high suicide rate when compared to the other states except Montana and Wyoming.

[@robertthomas583]

Alaska is not cheap to live in though because so much has to be transported in over long distances. Friends and I rode motorcycles from NE Oregon to Alaska and back 6 years ago. It was through most of the month of June, and we wish we had way longer than 3 weeks to make the round trip, there are too many places to go and see. I will say if you should ever watch any of the Alaska reality shows, not all of them are realistic. Another thing that I knew about but for me was a weird experience, was that since were there in the month of June when summer starts, as you go farther north, the days are noticeably longer. While on my way back, I stayed at Destruction Bay in the Canadian Yukon Territory. Very nice First Nations owned motel, restaurant, gas station and laundry and I used all of them. It was a nice clear day and night, so I took a picture at 6 PM, 9 PM, and 11 PM and you can barely notice the difference in darkness from one to the other. Even at 11, it was basically daylight. So much to see and do and the Western Canadian provinces are pretty cool as well.

[@randyronny7735]

It is difficult to make a living in most areas. It is not hospitable to farming, ranching and the lack of raw materials to do manufacturing.

[@kjpcgaming9296]

I've got to be honest. i think this is kind of a dumb question. Why don't you live in Alaska? Cos it' EFFING COLD. it's wilderness - except the southeast part which is COLD except in the very very short summer.

[@chrisbardsley9290]

Ive lived all over country but have spent most my life in alaska. From kenai, to anchorage, the valley, and now in fairbanks. I wouldnt choose to live any other place on earth. There's nothing that comes close

[@ryannaraskivitch5267]

I’ve always wanted to move to Alaska

[@grumblesa10]

Violent crime is getting serious. It is ranked just behind New Mexico in rate of violent crimes per 1000 people. The cost of living is pretty high. The weather is probably a factor, but like anything, you'll get used to that.

[@m2hmghb]

I've been tempted to move there. I do better in the cold and I know how beautiful it is there. In NJ we get freezing temps 2-3 months a winter. My neighbor's son who I grew up there works for fish and wildlife and has invited me - but chronic fatigue syndrome and fibro have kept me from going. It can get to -40C in parts of it.

[@ak_downrange_threat7251]

Try -86F!

[@corinnepmorrison1854]

Breathtakingly gorgeous…❤️ PS…I am 78 years-old, and I remember when Alaska and Hawai’i became states… I also remember when the words “under God” became part of our “Pledge of Allegiance”… ❤️🇺🇸💝

[@ak_downrange_threat7251]

I live in Central Alaska and have for 32 years. If you have any questions I could probably answer them for you.

[@christina9841]

Some former coworkers of mine moved to Alaska a couple years ago and they love it.... part of me would really love to move there, part of me feels like it would be scary and feel very isolated and I'm not sure I could handle the cold lol.. this video makes me curious to learn more about the history of Alaska and how Russia acquired it and then what lead to the US buying it from Russia..

[@kevananne]

A cruise through Alaska is stunning I’ve heard from many of my friends.

[@josephkondrat6478]

Just to compare, the state of Massachusetts has about seven million people.

[@JoeinAlaska]

I love Alaska

[@pl3666]

Because the average temperature is 450 degrees below zero.

[@LandisLL]

We don't want a lot of people to live in Alaska. No infrastructure for it and no desire for it.

[@kevananne]

Who is “we”?

[@pamountains2]

@@kevananne90% of people who live in Alaska.

[@kevananne]

Hmm…ok. Fair enough I guess.

[@jeffhampton2767]

The only thing I want from Alaska is king crab leg😂😂😂

[@dionshare7103]

Yeah no income tax but then everything else is taxed to death.

[@ESUSAMEX]

A gallon of milk cost about $25 USD in parts of Alaska.

[@cornman3266]

Where tf did you get this source trom

[@jeffhampton2767]

Nobody needs to drink milk😂

[@ESUSAMEX]

@@cornman3266 I saw it on a YT video where a guy went shopping and the milk was $25 in northern Alaska.

[@zeuso.1947]

It's $4.69 a gallon where I am in Alaska.

[@ak_downrange_threat7251]

In Fairbanks I pay $4.82 a Gallon as of last week. Only place with prices like that is Remote villages where things have to be flown in or Prudhoe bay or Deadhorse.

[@gregoriancatmonk6904]

Cold is better, you can always put more clothes on but if it gets hot there is only so much you can take off.

[@andrewchristopher7138]

Hi

[@nativeamerican7563]

The UK still owned Canada until #1982. You should have kept it

[@jeffhampton2767]

Because most of Alaska and Canada and Russia is too cold and too isolated and impossible for human survival

[@h.s.lafever3277]

since you are English, a better plan to come to Alaska would be to get a job with British Petroleum, BP has a lot of employees here, and they own the largest (tallest) building in the state, the Captain Cook Hotel in Anchorage. environmental policies from the lower48 make it difficult in Alaska. they shut down resource jobs, and make alot of us poor. its a hard life to be here and poor, but the lack of people makes it worth it... think about it. when does democracy work best for a person? when they are voting on something amongst a voting pool of 10-20 thousand, or in a vote in a place like Sacramento, Austin, new York, Boston, or any big city where millions of others live... i have more freedom, democracy, and voice in my states small population, than those in populous states... diluted democracy = diluted voice = diminished freedom. no thanx. ill keep the cold.

[@jacobcg5489]

I grew up in Alaska. I don't live there anymore, but I still have family up there, and I work there in the summers at a fly fishing lodge. It's a beautiful place. Expensive and remote though. I highly recommend y'all come and visit in June. Take a cruise though southeast Alaska. Visit Denali. Go Salmon fishing. The summers are amazing!