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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...

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...

Last Updated: February 14, 2022 So, you’ve decided to move to Alaska? (Or maybe you’re just seriously considering it…) Well, let us be the first to offer our congratulations! We love it here, and we hope you do, too. You’ll soon be one of the lucky residents who call this extraordinary wilderness your home. You’ve probably already done some research on how to move to Alaska, as well as whether or not to do a DIY move to the Frontier State. And, if you’re committed to making the 49th state your home, you’re probably one of those people who loves cold weather and all the...

Last Updated: September 27, 2022 “Extreme” is one word you’ll often hear when residents describe Fairbanks, Alaska. The Golden Heart City sits at 64.8° North latitude—far north enough to generate some pretty harsh weather. In fact, the record for the coldest New Year’s Eve in Fairbanks was set in 1969, when the temperature dropped to -60° F. (Even we think that’s pretty cold!) However, if you’re willing to endure the brisk winters, Fairbanks has plenty to offer. It’s the home of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, which acts as one of the hubs of activity in the area. Fairbanks is also considered one of the...

Alaska is a booming state with several prosperous industries despite the economic struggle the rest of the United States is experiencing. While some industries are in a decline, many are still growing which means plenty of jobs. The job market may not be as friendly to job seekers as it was in the 90s and early 2000s, but it still has more opportunities than almost any other U.S. state. Working in Alaska can afford you new opportunities, even if it means relocating to Alaska.  There are a plenty of people rushing north to land a job and get back on their feet, all while enjoying...