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Alaska has long been known for its traditional music and artistic roots. Today’s listeners may associate popular singers like Jewel with the northern-most state of the Union, but Alaskan music stretches across all genres and styles. Today the state boasts intricate jazz, folk, and popular music scenes—there really is something for every type of music lover and performer in Alaska. Whether you’re a resident or are visiting for fun, one of the most enjoyable ways to experience the music of Alaska is by attending festivals. Take a look at five of the biggest and most popular Alaskan festivals that feature music: Sitka Jazz Festival –...

The state of Alaska is considered by many to be one of the last remaining territories where true outdoor exploration and adventure is still possible. As the Alaskan state nickname suggests, the 49th member of the union may indeed be The Last Frontier when it comes to experiencing pristine natural beauty in a completely open setting. Even with the discovery of gold and the ensuing rush that brought hoards of fortune-seeking miners to the Alaskan territory in the late 1800s through the early 1900s, the environment has remained relatively preserved and untouched when compared to other states. Because of this, Alaska is a haven for...

If you’re researching what it would take to make a big move to Alaska, you’ve come to the right place. Alaska is home to more than 700,000 people spread across the subarctic regions along the southern coast to the sparsely populated tundra in the north. There are moose, wolves, and elk. You’ll find remote lakes ripe for ice fishing. The highest peak in North America—Mt. McKinley (more than 20,000 feet of elevation, more than 20,000 feet of prominence)—looms above the frozen wilderness. There are nearly infinite opportunities for hiking, backpacking, and skiing, not to mention photography and other visual art forms. To really experience the...

So… you’re moving to Alaska! Fun! Whether you are moving to Anchorage, moving to Fairbanks, or any other city in this beautiful state, you want to make sure to use the right kind of packing material to ensure the safety of your goods during transit. While we strongly suggest that you hire a professional Alaska mover to assist you with your upcoming move, we also understand that sometimes people would just prefer to do things themselves. Here are a few packing tips that may help you with your upcoming move to Alaska: What are the different types of boxes? Boxes, a.k.a. “cartons,” come in various shapes and sizes,...

Moving to Alaska can be a huge adventure!  It is not like moving to any other state.  Snow and ice are to Alaska the way sun and sand are to Florida.  But do not let Alaska’s chilly temperatures change your mind about moving to Alaska.  The good news is that thousands of people move to Alaska each year, and even though Alaska is a little further north and has a little longer travel time, it is a lot of like the rest of the nation. Anchorage, in particular, is Alaska’s largest city and constitutes 40% of the state’s population.  Anchorage and other parts of Alaska...

Excited about your upcoming move to Alaska?    Well, we are!  As one of the top Alaska moving companies, we want to be one of the first to welcome you to this beautiful state!  We also want to share with you two little words that may potentially change your life forever:  Aurora Borealis. We know that you have already heard about the winters, the dog sled races, and the polar bears, but if you are moving to Alaska, you will NOT want to miss the celestial-like dancing fluorescent colors of the Aurora Borealis, a.k.a the Northern Lights.  Haven’t heard of them?  Well, as one of the...