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Last Updated: September 27, 2022 Juneau, Alaska isn’t your typical state capital. First and foremost, it’s the only U.S. capital city that’s not accessible by road. Instead, you’ll need to hop on a boat or a plane to get to Juneau, which is located on Alaska’s Southeast panhandle. Secondly, although the population of Juneau is only around 32,000, the borough has an area of 3,255 square miles. (That’s larger than Rhode Island or Delaware!) As a result, there’s plenty of spectacular, wide-open country for you to explore—including forests, lakes, mountains, glaciers, and more. And don’t forget all of the second-to-nowhere-else-in-the-world wildlife you’ll spot along the...

Moving to Alaska?  We have all heard about moving horror stories… “You found a moving company online, you gave a deposit, and come moving day, your so-called “trusted moving company” sent you a bill for twice the amount they originally quoted.”  Well, good news!!  Times are changing.  Federal and state authorities are working diligently to crack down on online scam artists who pose as licensed movers.  These online brokers are notorious for ripping off consumers by substantially increasing prices, providing fake estimates and holding consumers’ belongings hostage. In the past year alone, states including California, New Jersey, and Illinois, have conducted various undercover operations to...

Moving to Alaska is an adventure in and of itself, but there are certain things that need to be taken into consideration that you might not be used where you currently live. If you are from one of the warmer, temperate-weathered states, you may be in for a shock when it comes to preparing your home for the winter months. Alaskan winters are marked by heavy and unforgiving snow storms and freezing temperatures. Depending on where you live, you can experience long periods of storming that keep you from being able to go outside. You should ask your neighbors for advice, but here are some...

What makes a car one of the best vehicles to own for Alaskan living? Whether you are moving to Alaska or have already landed, you will need to think about choosing a car that works both in the summer and extreme winters. If you are moving from a warm state and want to bring your own car, you will need to do some repairs before it is ready for the cold Alaskan winters.  The make/model will depend on your lifestyle so consider carefully before shipping a car to Alaska. Are you heading out for some adventures in the Alaskan bush every weekend or are you...

When compared to the rest of the continental US, Alaska has very few road connections.  Alaska’s road system covers only a small area of the state, linking only the centrally populated areas and the Alaska Highway, which serves as the principal route out of the state via Canada.   The western part of Alaska has no road system connecting the communities with the rest of Alaska.  The state capital itself, Juneau, is not even accessible by road, rather only by a car ferry! So what do you do?  Well… you fly!  Alaska aviation is a fundamental element for the transportation of people, supplies and equipment throughout...

Anchorage, Alaska is the biggest city in “the last frontier” and the northernmost city in the United States. While it is known to have some bone-chilling winters, the 375,000 residents are a testament to the staying power of this city with its popular attractions in the great outdoors. Many people that are planning to relocate to Anchorage may have trouble thinking about what to do for fun once they are up there. They can put that confusion to rest now, because both Anchorage and the state of Alaska offer some of the world’s best outdoor activities. The lush landscape provides a dramatic backdrop for whatever...