Anchorage, ALASKA: Stark, Cold & Surprisingly Dangerous

[@alaskan6384]

I was born, and live, here in Anchorage. I'm 61, and I can tell you that the crime is something that you don't really notice if you live here. Most of the violent crime is most likely alcohol and drug related so if you aren't doing those things you don't notice the crime. I can tell you that the worst part of living here, other than the outrageous cost of living, are the long cold winters and the short, cool summers. Yes, winters can be rough, especially when we get record snowfalls. It can take the city 3 days, or more, to get the streets plowed. At any rate, your video is definitely one of the better ones done on Anchorage. Thanks for coming to our fair city.

[@poges]

I believe you. I lived in the northwest territories so I know the winters are long and cold. We'd usually go south for a month each summer and that was heavenly.

[@alaskan6384]

@@poges And NWT is probably colder than Anchorage.

[@JimmyHarmes]

We live in fairbanks and agree with your comment.Peace

[@pachengchang]

Such a beautiful place

[@qubit0002]

so just ignore prevalence of crime and it wont affect you

[@maureenguichard7291]

A lot of Alaskans wear shorts and sandals in the middle of winter. You are probably seeing tourists in their coats and boots.

[@pinksnorlx]

I also live in Anchorage and came here to say the same thing. We certainly don't wear parkas and pants in summer! 90% of the people downtown in summer are tourists. Alaskans aren't in town during summer, we're out fishing, hiking and enjoying all Alaska has to offer, not walking around on postage size asphalt.

[@user-rs1fj1is8c]

Huh. That’s a really weird thing to say. In fact it makes zero sense but if it makes you feel special, all the better 😂

[@RyanDanger1337]

@@user-rs1fj1is8c It is in fact an incredibly on topic thing to say considering the content of the video....What they said is also completely accurate. Nearly every person in this video wandering around downtown is a tourist all bundled up for a 50 degree August day in Anchorage.

[@SM-si5]

​@@RyanDanger1337I agree mostly, but there's plenty downtown for locals as well. I don't want to fish everyday.

[@acornsucks2111]

Good night Irene.

[@patriley9449]

It has changed since I lived there in the early to mid 60's ( everything has ). My dad was in the Army at Ft. Rich from 1962 -1965. As a young boy, I loved it there. Lots to do outdoors. i believe the population was 45,000 then. I was there during the big Good Friday Quake in 1964. I was delivering newspapers and had to sit in the middle of the road as I could not stand up. Probably not many who remembered the quake as I am 73 years old now and was a boy of 12 then. thanks for the update.

[@kensilverstone1656]

I was oiut at Ft. Richardson when it the quake struck. Just ran outside and tried to balance as the ground rocked. Sturdy brick building on the Fort. I think the propulation on the two military bases was equal to the city. The JC Penny Building downtown came down and there were a good size crater on 4th Ave., the main drag, I think.

[@mandygershon8603]

When I was in high school in the 80s, a friend of mine worked at the Holiday Inn on 4th & C. There was a door in the basement that led to a tunnel that had formed in that '64 quake. I think they've blocked it off now, though.

[@rhight]

This Texan spent about three months in Anchorage, during the Spring. I arrived when the trees looked like a New England winter (totally black and bare). When I left, everything had sprung into total life and was bursting with green, leafy life! Great people, great experience!

[@PCBill0622]

I have made many trips to Anchorage in my business days. My father-in-law was a bomber pilot there in WW II. The concrete structure you visited was a gun placement to defend Cook Inlet. (The Japanese did invade some Aleutian Islands .) The long summer daylight produces some giant vegetables. As you departed the Anchorage airport in your rental, you passed the largest seaplane base in the world.

[@jaybee608]

I was there at the end of this July to August 3rd. I can say that's the only time in my 68 yrs that I've worn a jacket and hat in summer. I actually was comfortable. I loved it!!

[@jillspence7227]

I get that, don't like summer at all, infinitely prefer autumn and winter, from deep down under, New Zealand, just into spring.

[@marthakierstead3415]

I am enjoying traveling with you both ! I’m recovering from a knee replacement and it’s very relaxing to see somewhere I will probably never get to visit in my lifetime . Thank you Joe and Nic

[@evanorthcliff2782]

My brother and his wife lived there. They met while he was stationed there. Their two boys I believe born there.

[@jojobagginz]

Alaskan here; you stayed downtown in the biggest tourist area of the city Everyone you saw was a tourist; cause no one local wears any of that stuff lol. Crime also isn’t that bad; they use the “per capita” metric which makes it look worse cause there’s no one here.

[@Christina-ge3xr]

As we’ve all come to realize in the past few days, everywhere is dangerous. Wishing you and Nick a safe visit in beautiful Alaska.

[@colbycrawford8969]

I think some of the politicians only want you to think that everywhere is dangerous. Some places are clearly much safer or more dangerous than others. All places are definitely not equal when it comes to safety and it’s a worldwide phenomenon.

[@Drew_Eden]

I'm really enjoying these videos of different places in the USA. Very different from here in Edinburgh, Scotland. Keep them coming ❤

[@keithjones9546]

Came to Anchorage in '93. First day looking for a job downtown, I found myself walking by a fist fight taking place on a street corner. Bunch of people standing around smiling. A lady with a lot of makeup and an Alaska size head of bleached blond hair looked at me -- the obvious newbie -- and said in a booming voice, "Welcome to Alaska!" Not much has changed since then.

[@akbj2779]

Hi, I came here in 93 also! My younger sister was between college & grad school and said, "lets go to Alaska for the summer"! We came with backpacks and wandered around, found seafood processing jobs, (not recommended) and stayed in hostels and camped. No real plans...I'm still here and she's lived in Europe most of her adult life now. I've volunteered at the log cabin visitor center on the corner of 4th & F for 15 years. People generally seem delighted to be here. Occasionally they're shocked at the prices ...I get a kick at how so many of us wear t shirts all summer and visitors wear jackets and caps. Lately they seem grateful to be somewhere cooler. I love the cool summers. Winters are fine but long and dark. My perception of the crime issues are that they seem to mostly be related to "substances". Lots and lots of "substances".

[@ES-qu1jd]

@keithjones9546 What kind of job did you get?

[@keithjones9546]

@akbj2779 Lots of substance abuse, but also there seems to be an inordinate amount of psychiatric disorders -- and not all due to the lack of daylight in winter. Lots of people migrate to Alaska to escape from a wide range of things -- but especially people who are trying to avoid legal problems.

[@keithjones9546]

@ES-qu1jd First job up here was at an accounting firm creating financial documents using WordPerfect. (Now THAT really dates me.)

[@andyjay729]

@@keithjones9546 Yeah, I've heard Alaska women say about the dating scene, "The odds are good but the goods are odd."

[@Vintaget26]

I love at the end when you guys go have dinner & share it with us!! It very interesting to see what’s on the menu locally. 😃

[@annglynn9]

Yes, I love when they include a dinner segment!

[@zoidmo3388]

I was hoping Joe would try the reindeer burrito at the market place so we'd get his perspective. I quite enjoy venison & moose meat. Not bear though.

[@tas3950]

A few years ago, while at one of the lookout points viewing Anchorage, we got our rental car window smashed and things taken from the car. We parked the car in the parking space and walked the trail to the lookout area. When we came back in 15 minutes the passenger side window was broken and some items taken from the car. Anchorage Police station says it happens frequently.

[@skierprincessakify]

I’ve lived in Anchorage my entire life, grew up hiking every weekend and now I’m always afraid to go to a park or trailhead because the chances of getting my windows smashed are so high. However I was a nurse for many years at the largest hospital here and had my windows smashed several times while working. The hospital parking garage is probably one of the worst places for getting your car broken into. I stopped riding my bike to work too because so many staff members were getting their bikes stolen.

[@kellil3845]

This could happen anywhere.

[@SM-si5]

​@@kellil3845This video is not about everywhere its about anchorage. Theres also plenty places it wouldn't probably ever happen.

[@keenantroll5151]

I hope you enjoyed your stay in Anchorage and Alaska! Those of us who grew up in the environment, or adjust well after moving here, absolutely love it. As long as you make friends and make time to take advantage of recreation in the surrounding areas, you'll never want to leave. It can be a rough place at first if you don't know anyone, but the population is largely friendly and it's also easy to make friends here. Very little snobbery.

[@Galjamakarova6ks2b-wx1ed]

Definitely one of your best uploads yet!

[@mr.d8925]

Spent time in Anchorage while in the Army. 4th Street was where all the saloons, bars, Go-go bars (remember those!), pawn shops, etc. were. I remember one joint was so bad, the Montana Bar, that it was off limits to the military, i.e., we were not allowed to go there. Wonder if Earthquake Park is still around. It was a whole neighborhood of houses that had been swallowed up during the earthquake of 1964. You could drive through the neighborhood and see the tops of telephone poles, chimneys, the roofs of houses, plumbing pipes, and fencing, etc, all poking up out of the ground.

[@kensilverstone1656]

There were a couple of places out on the highway coming in from Ft. Rich. I think the Palamino Club was one. Always a drunk or two in the bars; I remember one on the floor.

[@mr.d8925]

@@kensilverstone1656 My favorite club was the Embers.

[@kensilverstone1656]

@@mr.d8925 Thanks. It's been a couple of years. There must have been a dozen bars on 4th Ave. and names are not coming to me. I did have a car but downtown was usually just Saturdays.

[@mr.d8925]

@@kensilverstone1656 Gosh, you are bringing back memories. I had a car, too. It was a 1964 Chevy 2-Dr Chevy Impala. I was in the Army, and bought it for $500 and sold it for $500. It had been bought and sold in the same company for probably 6 or 7 times.

[@kensilverstone1656]

@@mr.d8925 I had a 63 Chevy, cost $700 from a local couple, who served me a mooseburger. They had a daughter in college in Washington who they were supposed to introduce me to. I think I barely sold it for $200 to a guy in the barracks. Used car folks wouldn't take it. Went through Ft. Lewis on the way back.

[@sherry1475]

Thanks for all your research, so you can tell us all the stories/information. Makes your videos enjoyable to watch. Awesome job. ❤❤❤

[@TheWynch]

I miss living in Alaska, lived there for 23 years, went up to visit as part of my bucket list and stayed. Love the people and the life style. The crime rate used to be almost nothing and then drugs entered the state. Alaska also has a very high rate of depression and alcohol abuse, combine those things and it doesn't surprise me that the crime rate is high. Every part of Alaska is different in topography, climate, population. People do not truly realize the shear size of the state.

[@jarenhart1404]

It's huge I wanna move there probably the most beautiful state in the US I hope the lower 48 can connect a highway system to Alaska so people can experience its beauty

[@unevencompromise]

I live in downtown anchorage and it is very Interesting to watch someone experience our city I hope you enjoyed your time great time thanks for the positive exposure. I’ve lived in Anchorage my entire life and this video was genuinely nice.

[@JadyLady]

Took my visiting dad to club Paris today for lunch! HahHah if you kno you kno❤️

[@Daviddaze]

Bear and moose quote is within municipality limits , not city limits. Municipality extends miles beyond the last house. The school district has 100 different language student immigration. The most . Kent, WA has 75, 2nd most. Violent crime is domestic due to alcohol abuse. Homeless rate is 2,000 , city is 300,000 people. They're out in summer, mostly in shelters for winter. Being homeless can make someone sketchy when lacking nutrition. Oil production is 85% of economy. Barrel oil price is watched closely for boom or bust coaster.

[@allensmith9012]

In August 1969 and return trip in August 1970 I had a stop over to and from Viet-Nam and what I will never forget is the smell of clean crisp fresh air and how black the soil was.

[@debraporter1797]

OMG. I said the same exact thing about the air! We actually were in Alaska the 2nd to the 3rd week in August. It was better there than anywhere else in the USA as far as the weather.

[@Greg-lw4zb]

@allensmith9012 Thank you for your service, kind sir.

[@TerryeToombs]

My dad was stationed in Alaska when I was 18 months old (1969). I moved out in 2009. Can't wait to go back in May. That isn't one plane flying over. That's the flight path for Merrill Field where all the small planes/personal bush planes land. I remember going to see the Wyland painting being done. It was a huge event at the time. LOL

[@kitrina63]

Loved this video.... I'm about to watch the next one where you are in Juneau...l like to watch your videos back to back...what a Beautiful place Alaska is! You are so fortunate! Thanks for taking us along, Joe. 💞

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you!

[@rickiesteward883]

Alaska is absolutely beautiful in every respect. Lived in Wasilla and Anchorage from 81 to 85 and loved every minute of it. The fishing, hunting and life in general is so good it is beyond description. Along about the first of October snow appears on the peaks of the Chugach mountains and is affectionally known as termination dust. I always looked forward to that for some reason. Probably the best four years of my life.

[@frankfern2455]

Dear friend...Young time is the best time for everyone and anywhere…And we all miss that time. Bad things, we are not remembering...Such a sad story? smile please

[@Dax893]

1510 West 13th Ave., Anchorage Alaska: listed on Zillow for $699,500. Built in 1959, this property boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 bath in 2,575 square feet on a 6,969 square foot lot. A new roof, driveway and exterior siding were added in 2017 with a new boiler and endless water heater in 2021.

[@ThePaulv12]

Tell him he's dreamin'.

[@EricaMTB]

​@@ThePaulv12 jousting sticks

[@mlentsch]

wow...

[@Shrubchucker]

Those are the prices if you wanna live downtown

[@pinksnorlx]

Yeah I recognized the neighborhood... that's the most desirable neighborhood in Anchorage

[@Falzee]

The airplanes you hear are different airplanes, Merrill Field is in the east part of the city, Lake hood is just north of anchorage international and there are several lakes inside the city that planes operate from. The statue of the dog is Baldor, one of the lead dogs that led the Serum Run to Nome which the Iditorod is named after.

[@PRC533]

Yes, two very busy small plane airports on each end of town. The dog you're talking about is Balto.

[@lightlightpink]

Loved this, thank you! I haven't lived there in 20 years now, but I was weirdly happy to see flower baskets on streetlights is still popular downtown.

[@catcrazy67]

Awesome vid I still want to visit Alaska I would rather wear a hoodie than be dripping sweat in summer❤

[@robertwatkins364]

My uncle was stationed in the Army in Anchorage a couple years, before moving on to fort Carson Colorado. He told us stories how the car tires would freeze with flat spots on them in the winter, and how they would thump until they warmed up.

[@alaskan6384]

That would probably have been in Fairbanks where it used gets cold enough for that to happen.

[@fixpacifica]

I lived in Fairbanks and that did happen. You'd also have to plug your car in to keep the oil and battery warm enough to start.

[@michaelohair3715]

In 1963, when I first was in Alaska, August, in fact from late Spring to mid September, was sunny, warm and bright in Anchorage, and the days were long and beautiful with the feeling of a door opening into beautiful possibility. In the dorm of the local Y, where guys stayed awake all the still-lit night, regailing one another with adventures from all over the world, we all said, " I'lm glad I came up here. I just hope no one else does." The town was quiet, even in the bars. Then, you could break your weapons down in the lobby of the Y, at any hour of day or night. If you had no money for the Y, you could just sweep the place up in the evening for a bunk and put your breakfast on the tab. If you couldn't pay for a hamburger on Fourth Ave, a woman in a shop would fix you a huge one and say, just pay when you get a job. If you slept by the side of the highway the sherrif might stop and question you, but then he might invite you to his house for dinner with him and his daughters. When climbers returned from Mt. McKinley and gave a talk at the Air Force base, people came around to the Y to pick up anyone who wanted to go hear their talk and then enjoy beer and dinner. With the Seward Mt. Marathon competition, invitations were extended to anyone who wanted to jump into the back of a dump truck. And when fire fighters were needed for a burn down the Kenai Penninsula, notice came over a megaphone that anyone who wanted to participate shouold go the a local hradware store, sign a ticket for boots that would lace up above the ankles, then wait outside for a truck that would take him to the airport where he would be load into a Grumman Goose that would fly down the Penninsula. And at a large cabin there near the Kenai River, you were fed 24 ounce Sirloin steaks to be washed down with cases of beer. Those were the days. I heard of no crime. Nothing but the occasional beligerent being thrown through a bar window. People kept their doors unlocked, and should yoou wander far in the jeep of a father who trusted you with his daughter, and then get lost, you might come across an older woman, living alone --as we did--who would shelter and feed and talk in front of an open fire, and ask no questions. In work, if you were asked whether you knew how to take out the starter engine on a Cat, and you said no, you would be told, Learn.

[@jamesmyers9285]

The cost of living is astronomical for obvious reasons. A friend moved there for three years as a contractual engineer. He and his wife loved it there, but it was too expensive to live. He was making a lot of money, but living expenses took the majority of the money he was earning. The graffiti is a crime regardless of where you go.

[@jburnett8152]

I was in Anchorage many years ago. I remember Earthquake Park. It is a very beautiful and interesting city. Congratulations on fifty states. Not many people can claim that.

[@edlee2336]

Probably one of the best videos covering Anchorage. I love how by the end of the video I have little to no questions about the places you visit. You cover all topics every time and it’s very appreciated.

[@pinksnorlx]

I disagree. As a person who lives in Anchorage, I think this video doesn't represent our city very well at all.

[@edlee2336]

@@pinksnorlx I fully respect that. I often feel that way about videos covering New Orleans.

[@pinksnorlx]

@@edlee2336 are you from New Orleans? That's a place I'd love to visit. So much history and architecture

[@edlee2336]

@@pinksnorlx Originally from Canton, Ohio. Been here since 2022. It’s crazy, hot as hell itself and fun is how I would describe it 😂

[@monicablommer8647]

I am elderly and disabled and can't travel anymore. Just wanted to thank you for showing a part of America one never usually sees . I like to hear all the stats as well.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Awesome!

[@darrellsadler2848]

Thanks to your video footage of Anchorage, I can now say that I've visited the place myself. Thanks for the ride!

[@adrianelias2365]

Never realized how diverse any part of Alaska was. Anchorage is more diverse than a lot of northern California.

[@1954crc]

Great video. I don't picture Nic anywhere that is cool or cold. Great to see her outside in cool weather. I hope you two make it down to my favorite Alaskan town, Ketchikan. It's nice there. Alaska is a beautiful state but very wild.

[@andytaylor5476]

Owing to the limited road system, one of the most common methods of getting around Alaska is by light bush single engine aircraft.

[@bobc.7958]

About ten years ago we did a project near Fairbanks in January. The whole time there, the daily high was in single digits and negative double digit at night. Inevitably after putting on underwear, thermals, jeans, and heavy thermal coveralls, 5 minutes after going outside to work you need to pee. Another observation is that drinking in fairbanks is not a winter pass time, it's a competitive sport!!

[@ScottMasear]

So good to be back watching you guys ! Vicarious travel is all I can do right now and you are my favorite channel to do it with. I haven't been on the computer much for a while and I couldn't help notice your subs exploding. You deserve it.

[@johnharing3971]

That gray sky would break me. It looks like it has the same dreary sky issue the Pacific Northwest coast has

[@Buck58]

Yep, I agree..

[@crazychase98]

That's because anchorage is considered the furthest north city in the pasfic northwest. It is not in the Arctic Circle. It has cultural similarities to Washington state. From building design. To music they play on the radio they even have the drive through coffee shops all through out the city just like in Washington

[@fatamorgana4318]

Anchorage gets way more sun than Seattle in the Winter. Plus the snow reflects light and there's miles and miles of trails. 😂

[@pinksnorlx]

It's not always gray. They came here during our rainy month. Our summers are incredible blue skies

[@ajf5823]

I can’t do cold, grey and wet for days on end

[@debby891]

So glad to see this. My sister lives in Anchorage so was a nice way to get to see what it’s like there

[@espuela4655]

Was in Anchorage last August for work and loved it. Will go back. Then left and flew to Juneau, the a buch plane to Haines, then drove a borrowed car to the Yukon, then a boat from Haines back to Juneau, then back to Texas. One of the most memorable trips of my life. Will go back if I can at this old age!

[@outbackeddie]

I am a 40 year resident of Anchorage and you did a very fair assessment of the city. BTW - if you ever visit Alaska in the winter try to rent a Subaru or other AWD vehicle. You will be glad you did.

[@kellil3845]

Everyone doesn't wear boots in August. Some people wear sandals in winter. It's also not that dangerous. 39 year resident from birth and I've traveled to a lot of countries and states. Anchorage isn't anymore dangerous than anywhere else if you have common sense, but you need that everywhere. He calls our city dangerous then shows it's clearly safe to walk around alone in random alleyways downtown. Has anyone been to downtown LA, Houston, Dallas some parts of nyc. Anch doesn't compare man. Silly assessment of Anchorage

[@RenKao-ub4ov]

Thanks!

[@LeighPhillips78]

The murals are brilliant. No chance of blight--who'd pick up a can of spray paint when you see art everywhere? Art in itself is anti-blight. Art is creativity and hope, and here it supports and celebrates its unique culture. Brilliant

[@aalfonso1981]

I love watching these kind of videos. Almost makes you feel like you're there.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you, that's the idea!!

[@roberthoward3723]

The vast open spaces, gaps between the properties sure give me an indication that we here in UK are so congested we’ve become mean and small minded. Fascinating series I have travelled all through Oklahoma all from my arm chair - with map in hand. Brilliant thanks.

[@davidscherff2148]

I was stationed there in 1965 and 1966, sure has changed a lot!

[@janetr5929]

Alaska is gorgeous and seems so wild. I’d love to visit again but don’t think I could handle living there.

[@alaskan6384]

I guarantee you wouldn't like it, as I am really tired of living here for 50 of my 61 years.

[@Antonio18677]

@@alaskan6384why?

[@alaskan6384]

@@Antonio18677 Long, cold, dark winters kinda suck. Summers are better with the midnight sun and all, but it really doesn't make up for the sucky winters, unless you like the winter time.

[@Antonio18677]

@@alaskan6384 interesting well from my experience I went to a fishing job near anchorage this was last year during the summer was very pleasant lot of mosquitoes but I enjoyed it winter weather I don’t mind being from New York originally. I would love to move out there in the future peaceful away from everybody.

[@DanielTrue16]

My hometown. It's definitely gotten rough. Still love it but definitely not the same anymore.

[@BorisBoris-sl1sf]

100k median household income? Yeah, real rough.

[@wintermoon5194]

@@BorisBoris-sl1sf. Wait till this dude realizes how expensive groceries, medical, utilities, and winterization of vehicles cost, not to mention if you live outside of Anchorage, there’s a good chance you are paying for flight cost to buy groceries. 🤭

[@tamedshrew235]

So glad to see you and Nic in Alaska!

[@skierprincessakify]

Lol I grew up on the hillside of Anchorage, unpaved neighborhood roads, I never thought of it as being in rural Anchorage and it was fine living there in the winter, you just need a decent car and tires.

[@rajeevdeshpande7666]

Hi Joe Thanks for this kaleidoscopic presentation of city of Anchorage through this nice video. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Thanks again.

[@antinn7448]

Great vid. The best Anchorage Parks are in the burbs. The bike/walking paths that go from mtn to sea along Campbell Creek & Chester Creek; the coastal trail; Kinkade Park; Far North Bicentennial Park in the foothills; Potters Marsh in South Anchorage, the Botanical Gardens out in East Anchorage; the Eagle River Nature Center which can connect you to the original Ididarod route down to Girdwood via Crow Creek Pass - All still part of Anchorage City Limits

[@vxrsaill]

Always appreciate the lovely videos!! 🖤🖤

[@TOCC50]

They might run into Nick Johnson up there.

[@heysofty]

24 and born and raised in Alaska. Multiple ppl have already said it but as long as you don’t involve yourself in any dicey situations, then the crime usually doesn’t impact you. Violent crimes I feel are often either drug related, or often times domestic unfortunately. Living here my whole life and also still being fairly young, when I travel to other states it’s almost a culture shock bc of how different other states are! But I still wouldn’t trade being raised here for any other place

[@davidellis5141]

20 hours of daylight in July. 5 hours of daylight in December.

[@TessaRucker]

Another great video! Love the facts that you provide! Very interesting to see cities in Alaska. Thank you! Hi Nic!!

[@catlover614]

A very interesting city. Some unique home designs, and I love the log-house, very cosy! Thanks so much, Joe and Nic, an awesome video as always!😊💖

[@pinksnorlx]

He was driving through one of the most oldest and desirable, expensive neighborhood in Anchorage. It is NOT typical. Most homes in Anchorage are awful, practical, built in the 80s and 90s, with practical ugly materials. The lovely old log homes are disappearing bc they are impractical, expensive to insure and retrofit and typically in bad neighborhoods. Most Anchorage neighborhoods and buildings like clone homes with no soul and between .14 and .25 acre right on top of each other. So unless you're rich and can afford Hillside, Rabbit Creek, Eagle River, or Girdwood, you're stuck in a 350-450k home that is soulless. There are some very cute older homes in some VERY bad neighborhoods, but there is a less than 1% housing vacancy here, so you can't even get a deal on a dilapidated home in a bad neighborhood. A piece of absolute garbage in a horrible neighborhood will still run you 250k. Less than ideal.

[@vontaylor472]

I was stationed at Joint Elmendorf AFB/Fort Richardson US Army Base. I loved it there. Thanks for sharing. Love your videos❤❤❤. Be safe

[@aaronbehindbars]

My wife and I took the train down from Fairbanks almost 2 years ago. That's a beautiful ride, especially between Denali N.P. and Anchorage. We were going to eat at Glacier Brewhouse, but we ended up catching covid and had to cancel our reservations. I did get that halibut dish for take-out and it was probably the last great meal before I lost taste and smell for a few weeks.

[@clarencehammer3556]

Just reminds me of how much I am missing by staying stuck at home. I don’t get out much. I love this town and have lived here for over forty years.

[@sandrahansen83]

The train from Anchorage to Fairbanks is amazing particularly in the warmer weather. We also flew to the Arctic Ocean and stayed at Deadhorse and then came back to Fairbanks by car. A great trip. Melbourne Australia

[@howardlervik4983]

I would sure hate to be homeless in Alaska

[@raritica8409]

It’s brutal. I see the homeless with missing limbs/fingers from frostbite, many have severe mental health issues of fetal alcohol syndrome

[@antinn7448]

The homeless in Alaska are two groups. Down-staters who came to Alaska as final frontier, down on,luck & no money to get back to lower 48 AND natives kicked out of their villages due to alcohol/drugs/anti-social behavior. What kills me about this is the native corps are very rich but they still expect Whitey to take on the issues & expense of their problem people.

[@KathyRohlman]

My family moved to Anchorage in 1969 and we’ve seen a lot of change. For all its shortcomings, it’s still my favorite city!

[@rosechambers4628]

I also enjoy and can't wait for the end of your video when the food segment begins what food will you eat there. Interesting food channel stuff😊

[@Pontiacman1964]

I was looking forward to seeing this video! I love your content exploring the major cities of this country. Well done!

[@losr98]

Stick around brother. It'll be full blown winter in another 2 or 3 weeks. And it. Will. Be. MISERABLE

[@poges]

Just found your channel. Love all the murals. I've only been to Juneau, ketchikan & Skagway. Nice to see this city. Thanks from Canada.

[@JimmyHarmes]

Consider a visit to fairbanks .Chena hot springs and pioneer park

[@zoidmo3388]

They should commission some of the mural artists to jazz-up their Alaskan Veteran Museum eh.

[@patm5594]

Alaska is one of the few states I have not visited. I live in Minnesota, so I could deal with the cold. Great video guys.

[@pinksnorlx]

Minnesota is colder than Alaska. You can definitely handle our weather

[@garydean0308]

The crime rate is high. It is skewed a bit by the villages. I had someone stealing gas out of my 4Runner, I put a locking cap on it. Another time, there was a brand new, smaller fuel can on my porch. The joke was on the perp: mine had diesel in it. Someone had a bad day. Other than that, we really don't see the crime. I think it is because when crimes are committed, for some reason they go a lot farther. I have been here 9 years and never felt afraid like I did in St Louis. The Brewhouse is a solid choice. We have some very good local beers. We have 3 Costcos, no one lives in an igloo. Winters are not that harsh in Anchorage but they last a long time. There will be 3 feet of snow on the ground for months. most everyone is from somewhere else.

[@dennissvitak5475]

There are three Costco's, due to the number of Alaskan villages that need to be supported. LOTS of small planes out of Merrill Field are loaded up with Costco stuff, to be hauled off to the bush.

[@garydean0308]

@@dennissvitak5475 yes, I know about bush orders. I was pointing out we are not a back-water.

[@gaius_enceladus]

NZer here. I *so* want to get to Anchorage sometime! I *love* moose and from what I've seen on KZbin, Anchorage is like Grand Central Station for moose! I also want to visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. They have a few moose out there that I think you might even be able to feed!

[@antinn7448]

In Anchorage during summer the moose hang out under the lawn sprinklers on hot (65F) days. In winter they eat the buds from our fruit trees (hoofed rats).

[@QGolfVlog]

Thanks for coming! You made us look good. Come back in February.

[@raymundbrown2644]

Lived there for 5 years back in the 90's while in the Military. Beautiful, scenic, yet dangerous country; especially during winter...

[@g102tn61]

Just curious what do you mean by dangerous? Crime?

[@raymundbrown2644]

@@g102tn61 extreme cold and very harsh weather, wild animals that are farther up the food chain, isolation when you get out away from the city, etc...

[@g102tn61]

Understandable

[@kellil3845]

Dangerous without common sense, it's not different from a lot of Midwestern areas. Also simply don't leave the city if youre concerned you can't handle it.

[@lynnestamey7272]

My favorite place for dinner in Anchorage is Club Paris. They have the best steak in Anchorage. I liked Simon and Seaforts, this was back in the 1990-2006 time frame. I liked the Snow Goose brew house too,

[@martykong3592]

: ) THANKS MUCH for sharing as most of us won;t be able to get there : ) ALL the BEST and Cheers ! ! ! : )

[@GodLovesComics]

16:35 West 13th Ave. $699,500 3bds, 2 baths 2575 sq feet. Redfin states that Anchorage is a "hot market...32% of homes accept an offer within a week." It's surprising it's so "hot" given the 3x higher rate of violent crime than the US average. Plus it's expensive. But the downtown is pretty nice. Still, its a little perplexing. Unless it's a hot market for Russians and Chinese government officials to invest in?

[@judygarnet425]

I enjoy traveling with you! This was great seeing Alaska!

[@todddunn945]

The temperature sounds nice. We have mornings about that temperature in August here in Maine. Juneau will be quite a change from Anchorage. Too bad you didn't get to Fairbanks? It has been 50 years since I was last there and it would have been interesting to see it now.

[@squidnoid8]

That exact same part of town is awash in hobos / house less folk after 10:00 pm. Each night. Every night. Sleeping in doorways. Sleeping in town square park. Passed out right on the sidewalks. A mile east of where this video was shot is an YUGE houseless encampment.

[@MalcolmBates-g9m]

Love to watch these videos. Never been to Alaska

[@richeyrich2203]

20:15 that’s a military bunker. You were over in the point wornzof area, which is old linked military base. Those bunkers are all over the park lands, used in ww2 for Alaska based operation. Nike missle storage and deployment. You can be inside a few of them on the Kincaid park, when they are open for events. All the overhead hoist systems are still in place. The most beautiful and prime land in anchorage was all military until it was donated to the state as a park. Now the most beautiful land is parks and still military.

[@lindadunn8787]

Thank you for this glimpse of Anchorage. I'm surprised.

[@skikosho]

Greetings from the upcoming big KZbinr from Africa ❤❤❤

[@zoeythebee1779]

Keep in mind that eeeeverything is more expensive in Alaska. That 100k household income doesn't go very far. Rent is very expensive. I make 16 dollars an hour and split rent and essentials and barely scrape by.

[@cindyhughes7452]

Phenomenal I really enjoyed this one. Beautiful ❤ God bless 🙏

[@alexandralovesgoats3360]

I love Alaska! Visited in August 2019. Went to Girdwood and Nome. Beautiful mountains. Saw plenty of bears and moose. I appreciate seeing Anchorage up close! We met an Iditarod racer and his dogs on our trip near Girdwood. The dogs were amazing. Looking forward to seeing Juneau!

[@sandratagaban5541]

You’ve probably already come and gone from Juneau. Hope our little town was good to you. Sorry the weather has been so crappy. In southeast we get rain. Then it rains again. Then we get more rain. Looking forward to your video.

[@stephenhyder4659]

Obviously, I have been long awaiting this one, and it was a complete surprise. It sure is different from the lower forty-eight. Very interesting. Very. It looks very Anmerican. Very modern American. Thank you so much for doing this. 'Tis a new wrinkle, a new experience.

[@bosse641]

Lovely temperatures. ....fresh.

[@allenkunes1671]

Delightful video! I enjoyed it all!❤😊

[@pappyrandy870]

We moved to Anchorage in the summer of '69. Actually crossed the border from Canada on the day man first landed on the moon. It's +1 degree as I write this on Thanksgiving. If ya'll do return, I must strenuously insist that you eat at Gwennies on Spenard Road. The most awesome breakfast I have had anywhere, and I've been to at least 20 countries in Europe, Asia and South America as well as every state in the US other than Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. If you have breakfast there, I suggest the Reindeer Sausage omelet and home fries. The meal fills up a LARGE plate. Come in February for the winter carnival, Fur Rondezvous, for dog sled racing, Outhouse racing, snowshoe softball and snow and ice carving. Major downhill ski slopes an hour north and south with a couple small slope in town, And yes, I was wearing short when I went shopping yesterday.

[@susiekirk1589]

Thanks for your first Alaska video! We had friends years ago who picked up stakes and moved from California to Alaska. We've always been fascinated with it. But never been there! Looking forward to more Alaska videos from you from there. Same with Hawaii. How many have you done in Hawaii? I've only seen one on Waikiki. ❤

[@elbakan9214]

a Few years ago I was in Anchorage in the first week in August. Every day it got to 80. Most people were wearing shorts.

[@crazychase98]

It didn't break 75 this year lol

[@rmj476]

I miss you all sharing the hotels you stay in when you visit these locations. We have taken your suggestions and used them when we travel.

[@xman777b]

no one cares about hotels. All about the restaurants

[@joebehrdenver]

Everyone should visit Alaska at least once. It's all its press says, and more. :) No one ends up there "just because"/casually - and so the populace is very interesting. We were in Anchorage for about a week in late June/early July. The July 4th fireworks were set off at 2 AM as that was as "dark" as the sky got (twilight-ish). The sun rose a bit after 3 AM. The bars were open until 4. We had a great time.

[@sharronward1234]

Keep the videos & stories coming. Loving each one.

[@gtodad7311]

Most of the people you saw wearing jackets and boots were tourists......I live in Wasilla wear a t-shirt, vans and jeans until about mid November after the first real snowfall. Also, the biggest actual employer in Alaska is the Federal Government, with JBER, Wainwright, Eielson, Greeley and assorted smaller bases throughout the state.

[@sharkkillag2456]

Lord Spota and the “Fire Queen” Great work as usual…

[@terrymd3293]

Boy I wish you had swung by Frisco and picked me up on your way there. That trip is on my bucket list. Great job, Joe.