Why we moved to Alaska

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Here are the links for Ron’s video and channel. Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3q1ZWmgeJWYpKM Channel: youtube.com/@offgridhomesteadingmcgarve1494

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

No state tax, no building codes, no property tax, no HOA! That’s a few reasons I picked where I am. Of course no building codes is how my cabin ended up needing a bunch of work! And yeah, I carry because of animals mostly too. No state lets you live more free than Alaska. Love Ron’s channel! I found him because he comments your videos! I would never live in California (sorry Ron)and glad I left Colorado which is trying to become California 2.0! LIVE FREE!!😉

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Yeah we left Colorado our only regret was saying goodbye to good friends.

[@fa7842]

No property tax, one not has to buy a plot of land there? Just building in the middle of nowhere? It can be very dangerous to be completely alone i think. Greetings

[@marianfrances4959]

LOL on the cabin work!!

[@lauraarmstrong5276]

not exactly true there ARE taxes

[@fa7842]

@@lauraarmstrong5276 yes

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Hey friend! We just retired from the military too! Just a few days ago. Thanks so much for your service! 🇺🇸 Just bought our off grid cabin in Alaska! Totally resonate with EVERYthing you said. Let freedom ring!🤍

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Congratulations, I followed your journey from Bellingham up the inside passage. You guys have a beautiful piece of property.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead thank you. Same to you. Love that beach!😍

[@frankharper3727]

We love Idaho, but after a family vacation to the Kenai Peninsula we want to move to Alaska! The beauty, the wildness and the people were just awesome! Someday! Live Free!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Alaska does have some beautiful areas.

[@willparker3235]

Lots of property crime here and lots of drugs. In the summer you get inundated with tourists. I lived on the Kenai peninsula for twenty years.

[@michaelseal9714]

Hey guys, I haven’t commented for a long time. The last time I did, I was living in Mt Tamborine Australia, I’m now fully off grid in a place called Monduran Australia. 40 acres of my idea of paradise, thank you both for sharing your journey. Cheers from Australia, stay safe, Mick.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Awesome, good for you.

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

Had to put a coat on just to watch this video. Brrrr... You folks are living the freedom dream no doubt. That is pretty cool they pay you to live there. Bear meat is mighty tasty!! Just say'n.. Thanks for the info on why you live there. Just to cold for me buddy. I will check out Ron's channel. Looking forward to seeing the new boat!! Stay safe my friends.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Hey CB hope you both are doing good. I filmed the boat yesterday. I spent almost 4 hours checking out the boat and asking questions or pointing out issues or concerns. I honestly hope I got enough video of the boat😂 We shall see. If everything goes right I should pick it up on the 24th. I can’t wait.

[@MrRebar15]

*An Alaska Homestead* Bravo well said, thank-you sir for taking the time to bring us along with you. GOD Bless.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Our pleasure!

[@rgarizonahomestead2729]

i must say Alaska is a great state and it is a wonderland to live in. My uncle has been there for over 40 yrs and loves it. Thanks for sharing and please have a wonderful week ahead. i will see you on the next video

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

See you next week. It’s going to be a good video.

[@junegoguen6961]

Just found your video because of your chicken coop build. I found your videos to be very informative and love listening to them. By the way, thank you for your service. I wish I lived in a state that had all the perks Alaska does. I do believe in living free. Thanks again.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Awesome, thank you!

[@grampsradio]

I lived in Juneau for a couple of years and I absolutely LOVED it there! Southeast Alaska truly is a BEAUTIFUL place!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

It really is!

[@BreakingFreeOffGrid]

Awesome video Brian! You think the same as we do! It’s all about freedom and quality of life. ❤

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you guys.

[@douggibson9084]

Have fun Brian 😉.

[@MattAK]

Much as I love Utah I can't wait to move back to Alaska full time. Worked four summer tour seasons up there in college over 10 years ago and always said I feel like I left a piece of myself there. The beauty, wildness, personal freedom and responsibility, no income tax, no codes or permits, outdoor recreation, are some of the many reasons I love Alaska. An extended family member may be inheriting an old cabin on the Kenai Peninsula and they've offered to let me live there for free for a few years in exchange for renovating it. That will be my foothold into living up there full time forever I hope.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

That sounds awesome.

[@davidwilliamson4530]

Hello. Sounds to me like this is the perfect state, and i live in new zealand , and know what it`s like to have government try and take away what we value and our freedoms.

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

So excited for the new boat! Good for you! Freedom is so often overlooked by those who just "settle" for their current situation and states law. It's those who seek out the lifestyle and governing that suited their beliefs that I admire. Great chat B! #keepitburning

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Yea it is. Very well said.

[@suewalters9822]

Alaska is beautiful!! I do envy you. I live in Minnesota and I enjoy the 4 seasons. We just got over a very cold snap. Now 20's this week. Stay warm, stay safe and have a great week!!!!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

You stay warm too Sue.

[@mattalbertson506]

If I ever left Idaho it would definitely be for Southeast Alaska. Wishing you and the wife a blessed 2023. Keep up the great videos.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks, you too!

[@lenalyles2712]

If I was younger, Alaska would be great. We're both retired military and we retired to Texas. No state income tax, and where we are everyone carries, fresh fruit and vegetables year around in our area, seldom get below 40 degrees and good neighbors.

[@katiebee6216]

Also live in Texas. Love some of the more rural areas. Just need to be careful around the larger cities. Crime is rampant in some of them. Hubby & I are getting ready to retire. Gonna move to the country and enjoy some peace n quiet. If our health & hubby liked cold better, Alaska would be on the radar. Lol Live free! Appreciate the updates. So excited to see the boat!🎉

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Most of my family has relocated to Texas. It’s a good place to live.

[@RayStein]

Your videography and editing is stunning. I've always dreamed of having a homestead and want to learn more about it so I just subscribed. Thanks!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks Ray

[@ericroadking7564]

Your 100% right brother it's so important to live free America is changing and not for the good!!!

[@Vanity1991]

New follower here. Thank you for this video. One day I would love to move to Alaska

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks for the sub👍 you should come and visit at least.

[@stacynebelung3823]

I always enjoy your videos! Y’all stay safe and warm!!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you! You too!

[@rebeccarose2346]

Brian, Thank you for your service. We are living free, because of servicemen like you. I love your videos, the hawks flying by, the passing of the whales. Diana's garden and her chickens. Please, continue videoing as long as you possibly can, I just love your channel.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you Rebecca. 👍

[@frederickmoller]

Thanks Brian I enjoyed it and as I may have told you previously Alaska is the only state that I would have immigrated to, but being old and ill that time frame has come and gone now. My second choices were the Yukon Territory or northern British Columbia, but don't get me wrong I still love Northern Ontario as it's my birthplace and my residence too...See You and Diana next week, stay safe and enjoy your Alaska Dream!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Home is where you hang your hat. Have a great week Frederick.

[@MountainMariner]

Can’t wait to see your new boat! Good video Brian.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

I mean it’s no helicopter 🚁 but it’s going to be pretty sweet. 😂 Have a great evening.

[@JoelMMcKinney]

Congrats on the new chair.

[@denisesimpson969]

Thanks for another great video.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Our pleasure!

[@charlenegrady8781]

Good morning Brian. Yes Alaska is beautiful. You are so lucky to be there. Enjoy❤️. What can I say about Massachusetts. We live on the shore and it is beautiful but we are dealing with tourist year round now. Big changes but I’m too old to move now and that’s ok I got you and others to show me what it is like in other places. We can’t do anything ( maybe breath) without a permit and the costs are horrible. Thank you so much for sharing. Take care and enjoy your life✌️🇺🇸

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Hey Charlene. I do enjoy history. When I go visit my son I hope to visit Boston.

[@charlenegrady8781]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead That would be great. Plenty of history there. Beautiful city too. Have a good week. See you next Sunday. Say hi to Diana✌️🇺🇸❤️

[@thusumrandumguy9910]

Super good video Really enjoyed it I will listen to this one several times Great job

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you.

[@maryellen2370]

FREEDOM!! Sounds like Red Dawn.. 😆 ❤ Good movie..

[@maryellen2370]

It sure does seem like someone is always trying to take our freedom away. I never had the guts to be in the military but I sure am thankful and appreciate those who have and still are fighting for our freedom. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇲

[@mariesheppard3750]

Enjoy your new boat, Happy thing s are so free there, good video again

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you. Tune in next week. I had a very exciting boat ride into town. Never a dull moment around here😂

[@martna1]

Every little bit adds up. You have to what's best for you.

[@deborahmoczygemba3026]

I live in Texas. I just got stuck in this life handed to me. Too old now to make a change. New to your videos and am loving!! Thank you

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks for watching.

[@badbaker-396ss]

Very beautiful where you are..

[@brendafarrow3117]

Thank You

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

You're welcome

[@donaldshields2483]

That’s a good life you have I wouldn’t mind being up there myself but I’m here in the state of Maine and I like it here pretty well so enjoy and keep up your good living and I will be watching you have a nice day God bless

[@offgridhomesteadingmcgarve1494]

I didn’t know you wanted penny by penny..😂 Great video. I love the climate here but you guys have absolutely beautiful place. Can’t wait to see more scenery from the new boat. Thanks Brian..👊 You guys have a wonderful week..!!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Your growing season is insane. I say weigh the pros and cons and see which state is best for you. Thanks for the video Ron. I have never track my spending to the extent that you have. This video will definitely help others when thinking about making the off grid plunge.

[@seddydegroot618]

I’m so happy I found your channel cause you’re so honest and teaching so much that I need to know financially/guns/rules and laws of Alaska. Etc…thanks 🙏🇨🇦

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Awesome.

[@dcranch4820]

Thank you for your service!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

It was my pleasure

[@buddycarmine2254]

Man seeing that wind mill, I seen you & Noah Brown putting it up on tv, I told my wife I watch him on U tube. Lol

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Ha that’s true. Thanks for watching.

[@edwardwhalen284]

you are living what many people dream off..freedom...all the best..

[@autojumbleusa]

Great videos as always! ☆☆☆☆☆

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@melissahallstrom9999]

Pleasure meeting you at Anchorage airport!!!! Much love to you and your family!!!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

It’s a pleasure to meet you. Safe travels.

[@debb9008]

south dakota...cc is just a thing here too(2nd amend)... no state tax ... good gov and alot of personal freedom.... but where you live... sounds great too

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Hi Deb, SD is a great place.

[@joannak4640]

Thank you ❤️😁🤗

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

You are so welcome

[@connietinkham9311]

Thank you Sir for your service ❤

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

My pleasure

[@weedeater6946]

All great reasons to live here :) Thanks for sharing Ron !

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks for watching.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

New sub here on taxes nice. I'm from Southwestern PA lots of taxes here not bad living here I like it thanks for the video my friend.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Awesome. Thanks for stopping by👍

[@JeremyHanks]

Grew up in Idaho. Agree the mindset of Freedom is solid there. Alaska is next level. Utah where I'm at when not in AK is decent as well. Only looking at an entire State is tricky as cities in most states turn the wrong way. Boise. Salt Lake. They are the wrong path. Rural is the key!!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Juneau and Anchorage are the same way.

[@elbywest5977]

Fantastic Video!

[@martna1]

That's a lot of snow.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Well we were due some snow😂

[@susanhighfield8284]

Love this video. Can't wait to see your new boat and the adventures to come. Hey man I share your videos on Twitter once in a while and I shared this one. I also just found you on Twitter! You should post all your videos there. You'll get a bigger following. Everybody loves an adventure and especially from a patriot. Thank you for your service, Brian. God bless

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Awesome thank you! I have a twitter account but I rarely get on there. Who knows maybe someday I’ll put forth more of an effort.

[@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369]

HOWdy A-A-H, ... Thanks COOP ...

[@BreakingFreeOffGrid]

Yep!!! That’s why we moved to Idaho! 10:21

[@maryalice8507]

It looks like the dogs love all the snow !! Have a great week !!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Those two pups love playing together. Skipper has turned into a scavenger. He’s always bringing body parts back home. Yesterday I seen something in his mouth and it was a spine of something. 😂

[@maryalice8507]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead LOL, fun times for you getting it from him i bet.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

@@maryalice8507 😂yes

[@user-br2bf1hl6n]

Brian I see why you and Diane love it there. What a beautiful property you have and have developed. Thanks for sharing your reasoning about living life there. Hard work but like you said freedom, not constant government regulating your every move! Looking forward to seeing your new mode of transportation. Best wishes, Deb

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks for watching Deb

[@barbarahines4775]

Enjoyed your video

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rccole1021]

well said... thanks..

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks for watching!

[@deadpinecollective]

Great video

[@justinw8512]

Beautiful. You are so blessed.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

We sure think so.

[@susanne7339]

Just started watching your videos brother, spent 15 years in SE falling timber all over from Ketchikan to to Icy Bay sure miss AK what part are you living in SE somewhere by Juneau, I’m retired now living in Yaak Mt. God bless and be safe , Henry n Susan

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

That’s awesome. I’m glad I can bring back some memories for you. Yes we live near Juneau. We don’t share the name of the island publicly.

[@cyruscampbell8361]

I love where I’m from and that’s Maine I live in Mississippi retired Navy SeaBee

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Awesome. Loved seeing the SeaBees around. They can build an entire camp in a week. I’ve slept in many SEA & SWA Huts.

[@mariusrusu8261]

Good evening here from Romania I greet you with respect Marius 🇹🇩🖐️

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you Marius

[@mariusrusu8261]

Bună dimineața 🕳️🖐️

[@klondiketom8281]

Hello Brian! I love your videos and it's a dream how you live, I would like that too, unfortunately it will remain a dream! I wish you a great and long life on the island! Alaska is just a beautiful part of the world, I love it. Greetings Tom from Austria!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you Tom. Good to hear from you.

[@p.t.anderson1593]

Personal freedom... you got that right. Living in Washington now. The water is getting a bit on the warm side for this frog. Looking real hard at Idaho or Southern Alaska.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

I don’t blame you.

[@deanoboland]

Lucky man it’s my dream great video

[@NotSoRemoteAlaska]

I know Palmer Houston Wasilla Anchorage each have a sales tax Im not sure about other city's or towns. I buy as much as I can outside city limits. Every penny counts tou know. AND MY FEELINGS ON THE PFD ARE it helps midigate the extra cost of living in Alaska and also never depend on it for anything because some years they take a lot of it away "FOR YOUR OWN GOOD OF COURSE " GOD BLESS

[@joyshaw9270]

Yeah, what I love is they say it's "for our own good" but it's actually a regressive tax on the very poor people that they claim to champion. Hypocrites.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

😂😂😂 yes the politicians know how to spend our money better than we do.

[@stanpersful4723]

Wasilla and a few around here do have tax.

[@archeodigger]

MatSu Valley has a sales tax and so does Palmer and Wasilla. But I would trade it for anyplace. Well maybe the Kenai Peninsula where we have our cabin.

[@russellwatters5891]

Alaska is beautiful, and yes, a hard living like ya'll do, but in the end I see the deep appreciation ya'll have for your life there. And Florida is way to expensive and complicated for me to live here anymore either, look for a new neighbor...lol Love ya'll ❤️

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Ha I’ll keep an eye out for you.

[@akgobears]

Difference between your pipeline and the Keystone pipeline is the oil in Alaska is U.S. Oil....The oil for the keystone pipeline is Canadian oil destined for the open market...Only ones that will make money off of that is big business refineries where the Canadian oil is going to to be refined...Love Idaho...After my parents divorced my dad moved there so have been there quite a few times...Very pretty state....Sure would like to see Alaska someday...Stay safe, be well...

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Man I hope you make it up here one day.

[@Stryker_Cade]

I’m in Nashville and I hate it. I’ve spent most of my life in the Pacific Northwest. Moving to Petersburg next summer and I’m never coming back to the lower 48.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

😂 That’s the right attitude. If it wasn’t for family I don’t think I’d ever go down south.

[@Casual_Goof]

Y’all are making me itch to get out to Alaska

[@TheSimpleAlaskans]

Mother Nature is acting strange this winter for sure! We've had a pretty mild winter so far here in Copper River Valley. Congrats on the boat. Live Free!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

It is acting strange this year.

[@fredsieber2676]

Awesome that you live in Alaska after the wife followed you around. I live in Okinawa for the same reason. My Okinawan wife gave up a high paying job to marry a Lance Corporal (E3) and put up with all the USMC stuff, including tours in Iraq. I call this her Payback Tour. We are about to build a house here and will stay for life. Good on ya and thank you for all the great videos!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Awesome.

[@marianfrances4959]

What's important to me is personal freedom and access to true wilderness. 👍🇨🇦😎🌲❄

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

You got that right.

[@wendywobbles1]

As magical as all that snow looks I am sure it isn't that easy to live in let alone when it thaws, still looks beautiful though. Glad you bought a decent chair ;) Great job you guys see you soon

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

The snow, mud, snow, mud does get tiring at times.

[@wendywobbles1]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead I can imagine Brian, but it will soon be summer and Dianna can get growing again.

[@RetiredGoodtimes]

Wow you are right that Fairbanks is so different from the area you live. I was stationed at Eielson AFB, Alaska in the early 80s. The winters there are damn harsh and long to put it mildly. I am a very outdoorsy person that was born and raised in Montana. However, I did not enjoy my time at Eielson AFB. It was mainly because I was a 20 year old single Airman living in the barracks. Being single my tour at Eielson AFB was 1 1/2 years long. I arrived at Eielson AFB in October if you count the 18 months I was there you will realize that I spent 2 winters and 1 summer there. It took a lot of the fun away from it. That fact that I was stationed more than 30 miles south of Fairbanks and there were very few young ladies made it much harder for a young Airman. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to enjoy a lot of Alaska the way that others do. Even if I did go hunting, salmon and halibut fishing I wouldn't have been able to store the meat. I did do some catch and release fly fishing for grayling during the one summer I was there. Oh, the one thing I almost forgot is the skeeters. It was almost impossible to go outside during the summer months unless you had skeeter dope on. I have never seen a place with so many of them, and they are very large.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

You either love or hate Fairbanks.

[@willparker3235]

Ive got a 2.3 acre property in Nikiski Alaska, on the Kenai peninsula that im thinking of selling. Im getting some years on me and I am looking to move south.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

We looked up in that area and found a nice cabin on a lake but my wife really wanted to be close to her parents.

[@willparker3235]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead it really is a beautiful area. I've spent a lot of time in your area in the past. Southeast is my favorite part of Alaska but the family wanted to be on the road system.

[@thespirittrail]

Curious if you ever worry about your dogs running free out there? We live in Northern Manitoba, and have let our dog run free a lot. Only started to worry about it lately. For the most part, dogs will scare off most animals but there's a risk you take for sure. Cheers and looks like a good life out there!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

I do worry about otters getting them in the water. Other than that not really.

[@hippiejew5965]

This is amazing you talked about what you did. I am from Ohio back in August I drove up from Denver with 2 friends for salmon festival. It was a dream of mine to visit the state and after the time I spent up there I want to come back hopefully forever. Trying to find property and a job now. #2AShallNotBeInfringed

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

That’s awesome. 🤞 good luck

[@hippiejew5965]

@An Alaska Homestead I made friends with people in the Homer area and trying to get jobs up there once it's starts to unfreeze up there

[@joyshaw9270]

Sadly, we have city sales tax in Sitka (5% off-season, 6% during terrorist season), PSG has city sales tax, and I know KTN does, too (borough + city = 6.5%). We bought our big boat through BayCo in KTN, and at the time of our purchase, their sales tax applied to everyone equally, regardless of where you live, and it was capped at $65. Now, they're required to charge you sales tax for large purchases based on the sales tax of where you reside, which means our Lund that we just purchased from them cost us 11X more in sales tax than our North River. Seems like they get you coming or going, but I'd rather the tax dollars stay local. The other great thing about living in AK is that you can, if you put enough effort into it, live a subsistence lifestyle and spend little on meat or veg. 😊 We're excited for you guys and your new boat--let the fun, and an all new level of anxiety, begin!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Well it’s not just Juneau that has taxes. I’m glad we can all suffer together 😂 I agree you can definitely be very self sufficient here. I’d say more so here than in the interior.

[@curtgardiner4420]

I live in Texas but Alaska is the most beautiful place I have been to. Have gone 7 times and hoping to go more. Most of my trips have been to the inside passage. I understand how you decide to live near Juneau. What a beautiful place.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Inside passage is a special place.

[@willparker3235]

Soldotna and Kenai charge sales tax inside their city limits. Also, that PFD check was the largest ever. It's usually not nearly that much.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

It was definitely a good year for the PFD.

[@steveb9894]

It’s funny, you mention New Hampshire, I live in New Hampshire, and I absolutely love the four seasons and the fall foliage. However, you cannot do anything in this state without drawing a permit, and everything in the state is astronomically expensive and you cannot afford to buy property. I’m looking to buy a house now and I can’t even find a double wide on more than an acre of land for under $350,000.

[@toddwesley2416]

Glad to see y'all are doing alright and keep living that dream . Thanks for taking us on your journey of life . Well I. Live here in Kentucky and we have alot of freedoms here , like the freedom of concealed carry without a permit or a license and most 9f it is extreme country living . God Bless Y'all and Stay Safe ❤️🇺🇲🙏🇺🇲 . I'd have to say that Kentucky and Alaska would be my only two choices where I'd want to live at . I've been hunting , fishing and trapping with my Dad all of my life and been shooting and owning all types of guns all of my life .

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

That’s awesome. Here’s to Kentucky

[@brucelewis1017]

I'd love to go visit Alaska I heard is was a beautiful place to visit

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

It is

[@melissahallstrom9999]

Would love to connect with y’all and see what’s available for an off grid dry cabin in that area?? I’m still out at sea and loving it! But would love to start my home base later this summer, hope all is well!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Hey that’s awesome. Glad you are having a good time. You can send me a message on FB or IG.

[@russelljames1811]

What are you going to do in 10 to 20 years...? Going to be hard to keep up when you get older...I live in WV, we can carry without permits and it's a beautiful state, and it'll be a little easier to live here when I retire and get old...luv what you're doing, keep the videos comin.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Maybe in 20 years or so we will buy an RV and visit all of American’s state parks. Who knows. 👍

[@MontanaGrizzsky]

Alaska is too remote for me and I like remote places 😝 I live in “remote” Montana on 200 acres but can still go to Costco, Home Depot, Walmart within 40 minutes

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Just a short boat ride to Juneau🤙 I want to visit Montana one day.

[@BeautifulPinkFlowers]

I know this is a stupid question, but how do the beers get to your island from the main land? Can they swim in the ocean?

[@MyAlaska12]

Anchorage has sales tax on "tourist" items like hotels, vehicle rentals, etc. The MatSu has a sales up to a certain amount. Live Free!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Good to know. The sales tax on my boat was $15.00

[@juliepeeks4184]

I live in Petersburg, we have sales tax and property tax here, we don't live in area 1 of the borough so we can do and build what we want. It is also a island, love my Alaska, stay free and strapped.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks for the comment Julie. I’ll make it over to Petersburg one of these days.

[@waltmoore3095]

We love your channel and we hope you don't get political. We live in northern Michigan and we probably get more snow than you. Mostly lake effect. Thanks for sharing.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Awesome.

[@dariusjohn66]

did the crop's survive? always love watching yr video👍

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

The peppers did not survive. Over chrome wife forgot to mention I needed to water them.

[@MAJJJJJJ]

You guts be careful out there. I just herd a guy had broken his back and died just climbing in and out of his boat . he slipped on his ladder at the back end of his boat buy the motor. Fell backwards yep I know just crazy Broke his back and died. So just be careful out there.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

That’s true, death is around every corner but that’s regardless of where you live.

[@stanpersful4723]

Love watching the dogs run wild in the snow. Alaska is just somewhere a good sidearm is pretty much a requirement unless you're never getting off the asfault in Anchorage. Even then, the moose are like stray cats here and I have my 10mm even when I take the dog out because you never know when you walk out the door and a moose is right there. Usually they don't pay you any mind but there is always that chance you step out on a big bull or a cow with a calf and things can get "wild" real fast. If I was healthier and was able to live out like you guys, i'd do that in a heart beat.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Yeah those moose don’t play around.

[@Saint696Anger]

Interesting man, it's got to be so different living out there

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

We enjoy it.

[@bclaverenz1]

What town do you go into…??? Snow looks Beautiful

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Juneau

[@EJBisch]

FREEDOM!!!

[@kerryevans7413]

I'm glad to hear the boat is coming soon. The only thing that I have that you don't is property tax and my tax for this you was 80 dollars. I live in N.E. Texas in the country. I do carry a gun and we have both types of Constitutional and permit. That's so you can cross into another state with your gun. But you have the Best scenery around you it's Beautiful up there.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Texas is definitely high on the best states list.