Why Alaskans Love Their State

[@martinschulz9381]

I worked in Alaska twice and I loved it up there, had a good time. I will say though that the Pesky guy in the coffee shop just might be some guy hiding out and running away from something in the lower 48. A popular destination for runaways.

[@tofersiefken]

Twenty-five years ago I began planning to attend the Alaska teacher placement fair. My plans were interrupted when I received an offer to travel to Mexico, for free as a translator for a youth group. I never made it to the teacher placement fair, but in August of 1996 I got a call from Ron Gleason, the JDHS principal at the time. A phone interview was conducted with a hiring committee and ten days later I was in a 24 foot U-Haul truck driving to the Bellingham, WA ferry port for the Alaska Marine Highway. I had never been to Juneau nor any farther west than Kansas at that point and it was a gamble. But JDHS is where I stayed for 25 years, and Juneau is where I raised my family. Here is where I am retiring. I have lived in Juneau longer than I have lived anywhere, including growing up in Iowa. I may be a wanderer, but Alaska is where I have made a home.

[@BraulioMontelongo]

Bought my first house here in Wasilla, was renting prior to leaving Texas. No regrets, I'm glad I saved my VA Home loan for this state instead of Texas!

[@tahirbayramov8570]

Hi, living in Houston, want to relocate to Anchorage, as Texan what i should prepare myself before moving to Alaska? What is your insight?

[@BraulioMontelongo]

@@tahirbayramov8570 the long 22 hour days in summer, and 4 hours of weak (sunset) daylight in winter, Anchorage is the biggest city in the state, it has everything any other normal city has, next normal urban area would be my town of Wasilla/Palmer which is 40 minutes north of Anchorage, Anchorage has a high crime rate in comparison to the rest of the state, no toll roads here, theres no sales tax in Anchorage either, the roads have alot of potholes in some parts because of the winters, potholes are sometimes very deep and something you have to watch for, always watch for moose, they're a huge problem on the interstate, and around the airport in Anchorage, and bring alot of OFF the mosquitoes are huge and rampant in spring/summer.

[@gosse3476]

I live in CT and I want to live somewhere near Wasilla. I am very young so I have the opportunity

[@BraulioMontelongo]

@@gosse3476 as long as you love winter and cold. Connecticut is cold. However the winters here are really dark.

[@Miramoxx]

Just clearing this up, you can have more than one VA home loan

[@RVFreeDa]

I spent three months in Seward and they were the best months of my life!

[@jamieblaze6514]

This video series has been incredibly helpful! I am so frustrated and disappointed in the "American dream" that most people have. I don't care about money, stuff, status, the State, etc. I feel it in my soul that I just need to leave the lower 48 and just turn my back on this way of life... but it's terrifying!... your video series on Alaska has given me a clear picture of what to expect... if im ever in Seward, I'll say hi 👋 🙂

[@SeanyBoyyyyyyyy]

Dude same, me and a friend are dead set on moving out there in the next few months, preferably somewhere like Anchorage. Go out to the woodlands in the summer and just put the phones away for a day. Oh, not to mention legal recreational marijuana use ☮️👽

[@leelunk8235]

JAMIE TAKE ME WITH YOU

[@JUStCALLMEZIMM]

#7 is no lie in highschool we had a girl from Alaska she hunted and everything just like the guys here . Even out them too shame. Lol she's back there now because she misses it that much.

[@Popakr]

Thanks, visited Alaska twice and it was an absolutely pure joy every day of it. Great videos.

[@DuddiesAdventure]

Great series! I hope to explore Alaska one day!

[@Christ_Enjoyer]

As a Canadian thinking about moving to the states, I think I found which state I want to go to!

[@pulsatingsausageboy2076]

Stay in Canada. You’re better off there.

[@MrFrog-rd8lx]

Join us join us

[@timlabeaux8123]

you've lost your mind

[@hellmunddegenhard]

@@timlabeaux8123 Hahaha

[@shigywiggles9530]

Good choice Alaskas is the best state in the US

[@josephtrueax5358]

We came down with the covid a week ago, We have been binge watching all your videos.... Thanks for what you’re doing.... It gives us something to look forward too.

[@outliersoverland]

Sorry to hear that. Hope you’re on the mend. You’re very welcome, we enjoy sharing them.

[@DawnieRotten]

Ben, you have the type of voice to do 'voice-over narrations'. Ever looked into doing something like that?

[@julespowell4896]

I would love to come to Alaska.

[@yankee2yankee216]

I have always loved the twilight, the "witching hour," dusk, so I too would love that about Alaska. I never thought of that!

[@golfnut2599]

great video, we did a 15 day cruise and land tour in 2018 fell in love with alaska, i envy you. but we're retired and love the sunshine and warm temps in fla, love you guys please stay safe

[@prepordietryin9119]

You two are truly living your best lives. I'm from NC. Far away. Hopefully one day I'll at least get to see Alaska

[@Call_of_duty_beast25]

I love Alaska but I’m no sour dough . We are building a house in Delta Junction and I’m excited but a little nervous about the winters .

[@johnnyshd8250]

In Canada I paid $7.00 a gallon for gas for my Harley and saw milk for $8.00. When I got to Tok, gas and milk and staples were slightly higher than the lower 49.

[@junelee2916]

I miss Alaska, loved it there when I lived there a couple years ago, and before I left I was living there for about 9 years

[@worldwidesensation9063]

Alaska is beautiful !

[@6-98]

Thanks hasbulla, hope you trained Connor McGregor that he could smash Dustin

[@plumcreekantiques7191]

Sooo glad you are on my screen this morning .......and to boot , what a good topic for us as we are contemplating our decision to move there....trying to narrow down the specific area. We love the whole place as we visited for three months in 2015 and Rv’ing from the Yukon all the ay south to Homer. We have narrowed down our choices to Homer, Anchor Point, Seward and Kenai. Obviously somewhere on the peninsula as we are looking for the best fishing . Plan to take some time to rewatch some of your videos in preparation .

[@hubertlacoste8383]

It is so nice to me to look at both of you to share what you love and smile about it all the way.. It made me smile and dream... thank you to both of you from québec...

[@badas45]

I spent 2 months in Nome... I miss it

[@BEAHERO]

You two are phenomenal! Thanks for all your videos! Hope to meet you down the coffee shop one day.

[@nembutsu1045]

I just recently discovered your channel, your videos make me want to travel to Alaska and experience a year there myself.

[@honeyy79]

I love it already! Alaska is ontop of my list where to live. Norway is too dull and too many laws and restrictions!

[@captainvanaroo1729]

Norway very expensive people from far north like vardo I heard go to Finland to shop it’s cheaper,Finland is too close to Russia alaska is ok still 600 miles away.

[@ShellymanStudios]

Great topics on Alaska! This makes me wanna go more! RIP Richard Beneville 🌷..

[@hannabaal150]

I was driving by Lake Spenard one afternoon and saw a small plane hanging in a tree in someone's backyard. So close and yet so far.

[@michaelfilippi1520]

Thinking about migrating to Alaska some day.

[@michaelbaker9415]

I hope everything is going ok up there and going well. Happy Thanksgiving to both of you and your family

[@maxineoliver7404]

It;s tempting! I might have to visit first. At least,I know what it's like to live in Tacoma, WA.

[@outliersoverland]

It’s an easy flight from SeaTac.

[@pastelskies8466]

Loved your video. Our low key camping group is looking for someone to host our group while in the area in 2022.

[@JS-Outdoors]

Awesome! I enjoy your video stories!

[@bobbyrhoan268]

Again, another informative video!! Thank you!! One question though. How's the mining ? Small scale of course ,as in public lands or what it takes to stake a claim there??

[@outliersoverland]

It's hard to find good public lands with productive ground, but you can lease a claim with pay dirt though.

[@barrywatler7482]

Always interesting thanks for sharing, I agree with you about interesting people you will meet in the most remote of places stay safe cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@dylanupdyke7124]

You guys seem like wonderful people! Subscribed. Thank you for your content.

[@tonys1636]

If I was 40 years younger I would be on the first plane but fear I will be feeding the fish before international air travel is back for even a visit.

[@yankee2yankee216]

Richard Beneville had a great, powerful voice! I'm sure he is missed. May he RIP.

[@annaharris4296]

Loved the video. Can't wait to watch more. I'm thinking about relocating to Alaska.

[@Josh-xn9zw]

Did u do it?

[@marrlaenglish9679]

Awesome video.Do you have a video about the insurances, healthcare ,specifically for those over 60? Could you also rate the hospitals? Specifically Orthopedic Surgeons? Thoughts on retiring in Alaska.Thx in advance.

[@karennicholson6972]

Very much enjoyed all 3 & I am hooked! I’m a subscriber. Very interesting & learned things I never knew & some things surprising. Thank you for making & sharing :-)

[@geraldarmstrong5861]

I wish I wasn't so old, or I'd be there in a hurry!! Y'all have some very good videos!!!

[@michealdraconis6179]

Yea they are just look at Sue Akin she runs Kavik River camp

[@walkwithdezi]

Good information!!!!👍

[@captainmilkman]

I've been living in New Zealand for the past 2 and a half years after living in Wyoming and Colorado all my life, and as much as I love my home, and as much as I love New Zealand, these videos make me homesick for a place I've never been. I hope that one day I find the time to see, and maybe live in, this beautiful state.

[@outliersoverland]

Glad you’re enjoying our videos.

[@littlemissritter]

Love your videos. You seem like such a nice fun couple. I wish yall were my friends in real life

[@charles-y2z6c]

I paid $38 a pound for wild Alaskan king salmon, once you eat the king farm raised salmon will never do. An adult King can weigh 50 pounds. I can just catch the king in Alaska

[@whitesongs73]

I have a question how much do you pay for wild caught salmon in Alaska as compared to the Northeast?

[@martinjones304]

Good job on the 📹 You said, it all keep doing it every 5 years

[@peonni8094]

I have for quite some time wanted to live in Alaska, or at least give it a try. My sister did too, but she never got to live it. She passed away July 18, 2019, of cancer. There was a time say 20 years ago I might have been able to build the cabin by myself! lol Now...not so much 🙄 If I had a big burly partner then yep. off we would go! I am 56 years old and on disability. ~sighs~ So odds are, it will just be a fond dream. 😭 So what I'm hoping to accomplish with in the next year or two, is to buy some land just outside of town where my other sister lives, to be closer to her and her family. Put a cabin there. I want the property to eventually be off grid but one thing at a time lol 💖

[@kathym6603]

You two are good!! Super video.

[@belovedwarrior483]

O Great now I want to move there all the more thanks. As always luv ur videos 👍

[@evanmitton5007]

Happy Thanksgiving to you two,from your fellow RV Family in sunny Tucson, we broke heat records all week here in late November 90 degree days😛the Mittons and their Kittens 😸😻❤

[@Natasha_835]

I have just watched the 3 episode an I've got more itchy feet to move there from Australia... it's my dream I love it there. An I'm more of a winter person then summer... I would love that snow. In Australia right now its summer. An boy it's hot. So we have a hot Christmas. Would LOVE to have a white Christmas.. anyway guys thank you so much for your time... Indie. God be with you both..

[@outliersoverland]

Hello Indiegogirl, Normally I would say hello from Alaska, but we are back on the road traveling in our camper again, so hello from Oregon. We can't wait to visit Austrailia with our truck, it would be at home there. Thanks for watching and we are glad you enjoyed the series and our other videos. Happy Holidays.

[@Natasha_835]

@@outliersoverland Thank you for replying.. you both please be safe on the road.. I think you both would love driving around Australia.. It's very pretty an so different at different parts.. God be with you both on the road an enjoy yourself... Indie 🚐🌷

[@oakleave]

I'm currently living in Big Sky MT. I love it here, and there are few other places I would want to go, but if I went anywhere, it would be Alaska.

[@outliersoverland]

That’s funny we say the same about parts of Montana

[@oakleave]

@@outliersoverland Grass is always greener somewhere if your looking lol.

[@kathyp3494]

Have you done a vlog on the Nash rd area? I just wonder if it’s worth a drive in the future?

[@gila1959]

Alaska was for 30 y a dream of mine to visit. Hopefully now we will realize the dream…loved your videos. But tooo short :)

[@outliersoverland]

Never give up on those dreams!!! Thank you. If you like Alaska videos we have hundreds of them on our channel. Here's a playlist from the summer of 2020. kzbin.info/aero/PLZFTUMzUeT_JYsAOg4e-C23b3dh9V_H8m

[@mikefortune4796]

Hi Guys lovely video you are both great ambassadors for Alaska and what a beautiful place Ben would you ever think about buying a Sherp just imagine the fun you and Rebecca would have in a Sherp good luck and stay safe

[@tamedshrew235]

Politics aside, the photo of Sarah Palin field dressing a moose was very impressive.

[@rykerandfriends]

Me and my fiance plan on moving next month. We were thinking Wasilla. Is that similar to "living on the frindge"? Thank you i love your videos so far looking for more after this post. Thank you and God bless.

[@outliersoverland]

Wasilla is definitely not living on the fringe. I strongly suggest you do plenty of research before moving to the Mat-Su Valley. I’m trying not to say bad things about the area....

[@outliersoverland]

Thank you. We are glad you’re enjoying our content.

[@rykerandfriends]

I guess i miss worded it. What i am asking is is there light polution from the northern lights

[@quailypoes]

@@outliersoverland now i am super curious what you think of it!

[@outliersoverland]

@@quailypoes there’s a lot of good and nice people in the valley, but also there’s a whole lot of bad people. If your coming from an area and are used to needing an alarm system or seeing junkies it may not be that bad to you. If you are looking for that idealistic Alaska dream location, it’s the furthest thing from it.

[@ezracleveland2013]

Do you have any items I should stock up on before I move there while I'm still in the midwest

[@alexsuholitko2528]

Great video. Thanks for sharing ☺️

[@noobology7895]

I’m thinking about one day moving to Alaska. What do you guys do for a living up there, if you don’t mind me asking

[@outliersoverland]

We’ve done a lot over the years. By trade Rebecca is a Physician Assistant and I’m a fishing guide. That all changed once we started traveling and now we have hustles that allow us more freedom to travel. In the short 3 month summer we rent rooms on Airbnb as well.

[@noobology7895]

@@outliersoverland Cool! Thank you for taking the time to respond to my comment!

[@RayT70]

I'm surprised you did not mention the natural beauty

[@dobermanpac1064]

I’ve got KZbin to see Alaska... One ☝️ thing you’ll LOVE about living in North Carolina: The WEATHER

[@outliersoverland]

We love the OBX.

[@Mentagrophytes]

We have lived remotely in Willow since 1997. Now with the covid chaos, we are hunkered in Oregon where we have a second home. Where we are is 40 miles from major shopping, just like in Alaska, where we live 38 miles from shopping in Wasilla. Flipping switches and turning faucets has been a reminder of how we have adapted to remote living.....where we live off grid with solar and a genny for power. When we return, it is going to be culture shock all over. Thank you for the reminders of why we still call ourselves “Alaskans”. We miss our place on the lake, and look forward to returning after things settle down with this covid thing.

[@aaronbloch9256]

I'm glad I found your video series. It added a little more insight into my knowledge of the state. I spent a good bit of time up there for work all over the state. It's helped me to decide to retire there. I'm hoping to buy a few acres somewhere outside of Saldotna.

[@outliersoverland]

Welcome and thank you. That sounds like a great retirement plan.

[@deborrahshiffer9582]

Hey it's spelled Soldotna

[@tinageer1604]

#9 is interesting....how exactly does that work??

[@rsos8541]

Great job folks

[@daviddalton8341]

I'd love the fishing

[@chrisdaniel1339]

When the Alaska politicians get on the ball and join the nursing compact then I will likely move to the fringe as well.

[@clarencehopkins7832]

Excellent stuff

[@BongiePilapilMacas]

Great vlog!

[@glitterglitterandasphalt7050]

Here's a real question. How hard is it to find bulk rice in Alaska? I have CD, so I can't eat gluten, and it might be a deal breaker if I couldn't find any.

[@leelunk8235]

WHO NEEDS RICE

[@Lucifer777_]

Guns? Weed? No taxes? Alaska sounds like the old America, and I’m here for that.

[@JohnS-zq8ks]

no income taxes!!!!!!!!!!! fishing & hunting

[@thierryfucus8697]

are you sure . no income taxes. Do they have night jobs . hospitalist . etcc for PA or doctors

[@emilyeast6924]

@@thierryfucus8697 No 'state' income taxes (for now, but the legislature continues to try to implement it) - but there are still Federal taxes, sales taxes ranging from a low of 1% to a high of 7%. (The "typical" sales tax rates within Alaska range from 2%-5%). Other types of local taxes are raw fish taxes, hotel/motel "bed" taxes, severance taxes, liquor and tobacco taxes, gaming (pull tabs) taxes and fuel transfer taxes.

[@leelunk8235]

FEDERAL INCOME TAX YES..STATE NO

[@emmettkennedy8388]

Anyone who leaves during the winter ehhhhhhhh. Your just here for the salmon and misquotes. God the misquotes THERE BIRDS 😭.

[@shanedaniels6447]

Great video. I am moving up there in June (if I get hired). Looking forward to teaching up there, paying lower taxes, and stocking the garage freezer full of salmon.

[@jorgequinones991]

Thanx for the info

[@paulroese1376]

how is the Healthcare? since taxes are low how are the schools or are kids mostly taught at home?

[@outliersoverland]

For the most part healthcare Anchorage can handle everything, but that can be 800 miles away and require a medical evacuation. I don’t know for sure about home schooling, but in the extremely rural areas I’m sure it’s more popular. Other than that the towns almost all have schools.

[@simondavey7787]

What is public transportation like in Anchorage?

[@tomthumb1322]

Short answer: No Long answer: Nooooooooooooooo I'm not built for winters in Alaska.

[@mikedavis9326]

Cheapest option for bush living internet, like living 30-40 miles out from a bigger city? So that I'm not completely cut off..

[@outliersoverland]

Depends on the location whether they’ve ran cable or have cell phone towers, if not you have to go with satellite.

[@mikedavis9326]

Thank you for replying!

[@Rigicai05]

May Richard rest in peace.

[@pmwizard48]

What are the cost of the utilities in Alaska?

[@outliersoverland]

It really location dependent, but overall it’s more expensive.

[@michealdraconis6179]

Since the cost of fuel is high in Alaska and they burn coal or oil to produce electricity I would imagine that the utilities are high as well

[@larryehrlich8702]

What about the PDF? Alaskans will know what I an talking about and the lower 48ers will not.

[@outliersoverland]

We actually talk about that in another video. 15 Things you NEED to know about LIVING in ALASKA

[@deborrahshiffer9582]

It's PFD, permanent refund division & yes we are still getting them

[@michealdraconis6179]

I have never canned meat why would you just not freeze it

[@outliersoverland]

Canned foods are shelf stable and are dry convenient.

[@michealdraconis6179]

True but you don’t even need a freezer in Alaska just install a stone lined pit in your basement that goes down to permafrost and build an exterior wall to separate it from the main part of the basement and add a walk in cooler door

[@outliersoverland]

That’s not necessarily the case in every part of Alaska and your food will spoil.

[@الزوافوقبضتهمعلىالجزائر]

👍

[@artygunnar]

let's say I want to hunt food, can i just go hunting?

[@outliersoverland]

Yes and no. Licensing, Seasons, Game Management Units all play a factor.

[@geraldarmstrong5861]

Well, after seeing those grocery store prices and I am on Social Security and a pension… I don’t think I could afford a half a watermelon!!! Love your videos though!!

[@funnyvlogsforu]

Super🎉🎉

[@glblb3030]

great video

[@krissifadwa]

The women are tougher in Alaska!

[@RudyLouieTayong]

imagine: a vegan in alaska

[@Harold710]

Bring on the reds.

[@scottfranson4215]

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[@UNKNOWN-rv7st]

Your wife is beautiful. Congrats

[@leelunk8235]

NEEDS TO LOSE WEIGHT..SHES EATING TOO MUCH SALMON

[@michealdraconis6179]

I hate the star spangled banner I wish our song was America the beautiful

[@bassinwithyoungus1715]

I’m a big hunter that is good for me to

[@shannonpierre8714]

I've watched all 3 of your Alaska videos, you mention the gun culture A LOT. It seems really unusual that you're fixated on it that much when there are other states with liberal gin laws as well. I mean you hunt and need to protect yourself from bears when you're out and about. And of the 12 things you're going to "love" you wasted a bullet point on the military industrial complex? Really? Its just a job (Navy veteran here), like everything else. I don't get the hero worship of the military. If I were to list 12 things about the town I live in presently, the large military presence wouldn't even make the cut. What about the hiking, the fact that you can spread out and be truly self sufficient and grow your own foods? That people grow record breaking gigantic vegetables? The rich culture? The fact that if you grow up there you'll learn that Native Americans aren't a relic of the past, they're real live people (and not a tourist attraction that you can go visit in one of their villages)?

[@leelunk8235]

SHANNON CALM THE HELL DOWN H E F F A

[@lullysantos4070]

How much does single apartments usually cost in alaska? Please answerrrr

[@masterofpuppets5072]

How about you just Google it