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Helpful Articles - Living in Alaska

With 57.7 million wilderness acres and 82% of communities not accessible by road,i it’s easy to see that Alaska is a great place to get away from it all.  For some people, remote moves are all about living life on their own terms and enjoying maximum personal freedom. Others have fallen in love with the state’s rugged landscape and the fascinating animals who call Alaska home. Some people who head for Alaska’s wilderness do so out of a sense that they’ve never belonged anywhere else. And still others relish the challenge of creating their own off-grid lifestyle, one that’s as minimally reliant on others as possible.  No matter your reasons, a remote/bush move in Alaska requires a significant amount of planning. This is especially true if...

Moving to Alaska comes with a ton of perks: plenty of wide-open spaces, vast swaths of wilderness to explore, and an incredibly diverse roster of wildlife to spot. If you’re considering a move to the Last Frontier—or just a visit—we’ve put together a selection of Alaska’s most intriguing animals for your must-see list. We’ll start with Alaska’s “big five.” Alaska’s Big Five #1: The Grizzly Bear You’ll hear Alaska referred to as “bear country” – and with good reason. In some areas, such as the Alaska Peninsula where food is abundant, bear density has been measured at as much as one bear per square mile....

In the wake of coronavirus, many people are embracing significant life changes. Some have swapped careers. Others have modified their marital status by proposing, prompting a double-digit growth in engagement ring sales, according to the Washington Post.¹   And still others have taken the opportunity to finally move to that bucket-list location they’d long dreamed of. With remote work becoming a reality for more and more workers, moving to an idyllic destination has become as simple as, “Why not?”  Is Alaska that dream destination for you? If so, you might be interested to know where other recent Alaska residents are headed. We sifted through all the data to uncover the latest “hot spots” in Alaska, so you can see what areas have been trending over the last 10 years.  By the way, we’ve done enough bush moves to recognize that...

Is it true that you can get paid for living in Alaska? Yes – As long as you meet the eligibility requirements for Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD). Payments are issued starting in June each year to every Alaska resident who qualifies.  If you’re moving to Alaska and want to learn more, we’ll show you exactly how it works. Payouts in the last 10 years have ranged from $878 to $2,072, so it’s well worth your time to understand whether you’re eligible and how to register for your dividend.  Curious where the money is coming from? First, we’ll take you through some quick history on the Alaska Permanent Fund.  What Is the Alaska Permanent Fund? ...

When you’re contemplating a significant move to a place like Anchorage, you might mentally “try on” your new hometown, much like stepping into a dressing room and pulling on a new outfit. While envisioning the different aspects of living in this new area, you might find yourself running through things like what Anchorage neighborhood you’ll live in, what your neighbors might be like, where you’ll work, what kind of schools you’ll send your kids to, what the surrounding areas will look like—and how you’ll spend your time off. Although we named it last on our list, the activities you’ll engage in during your leisure time...

If you’ve ever spent time mulling over a big move to an exotic destination, the rise in remote work could be your dream come true. If you can count yourself among the lucky 33% of U.S. employees who are currently working remotely full-time, the door is wide open for you to relocate to a place that makes your heart sing. In other words, if you’ve always dreamed of moving to Alaska, this might be your big chance. By the way, if you decide to relocate due to remote working opportunities, you won’t be alone. Between 14 and 23 million Americans reported that they plan to...