Why Nobody Lives In Alaska

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[SomethingDifferentFilms]

Thank you for taking the time to watch my video on the beautiful state of Alaska, if you have ideas for future videos please let me know here in the comments section.

[miketackabery]

I came to Alaska in 1972. I was 20 years old. I had no interest in Alaska, but back then there was some easy money to make and I figured I'd make it and go back to the states. I fell in love with it the first day I was there and have been here ever since. Too many adventures and a life history that makes people's jaws drop. And I'm just an everyday Alaskan.

It's the best place. Ever.

[kennersnicole]

as a person who has lived in alaska her entire life, i just wanna say the cold sucks but as long as you stay active and go do fun things its worth is bc the summer is magical.

[vickimeyers]

I was born in Alaska while it was a US territory. I still live here and I'm glad its population is small compared to its size. It changed a lot during the oil boom in the late 60s/early 70s. It takes a special breed of individual to enjoy living here.

[TJDawgs]

It’s not an easy place to live…The weather first and foremost is very hard on people. But one of the biggest issues outside of the weather in Alaska is there’s simply no highways to get people around to populate a lot of the regions of the state. There’s one major highway that goes from Anchorage to Fairbanks, but outside of that the only way to get to most places within the state is either by airplane or by boat if you’re along the coast line. The cost of goods in the inner areas of Alaska can be quite expensive as well. You add all that up and you’re gonna have a small population…but the population that is there are very hearty very resilient people. I spent a year in Alaska and it’s something that I will never forget and it’s something that I truly loved.

[Maers_]

I've been in Anchorage for a little less than a year now. The dark is incredibly depressing in that it sucks all the energy out of your body. To not be able to see the sun until 11:00 a.m. is much harder than you think. That said, I actually really enjoy the snow and cold, as someone who grew up in the desert. It is simply the most beautiful place in the world. It is unbelievably gorgeous to drive around and catch glimpses of the ocean or to see the mountains covered in snow. The random moose sightings in town. The aurora. There is an individualistic culture, but you would get the sense that we're all in this together. We're all outside shoveling snow, wearing our Xtra tuffs, carrying bear spray in the summer. There's no artifice, everybody is weird and nobody pretends to not be. It's truly unique. 💙

[philbrooks]

Alaska is cold and not very livable, but it doesn't mean it's worthless. In fact it's extremely valuable in terms of resource acquisition such as oil, gas, timber, seafood, minerals, and such. It's also located in a very strategic part of the world, in the northern Pacific, with islands that stretch nearly to Japan, so it acts as a northern shield of defense for North America. Also if a northern sea route becomes ice free for shipping purposes, the Bering strait would be a very strategic place.

[stevefink]

I moved to Alaska from Hawaii, found amazing jobs, met my wife, house, kids, dog. We continue to live here for the exact reasons mentions, freedom, outdoors, recreation. Were not leaving anytime soon. Our small coastal town is gaining in popularity from outsiders moving here and there is almost zero homes available.

[thedeepthinker]

I've been binging on YouTube informational videos, and this video made me the most happiest. I've been living in Alaska for 3 years. Honestly, the most beautiful place I've ever lived. Surrounded by the mountains, i can't ask for a better view on the drive home from work after a 12-hour shift. Thanks for shedding light on Alaska. I call Alaska home of all kinds of blooming flowers 💐 😍 in the summer. In the winter, it's a frozen wonderland 😂. Just today, we were visited by Moore in our backyard. Alaska is unique, and if you plan to live here, be ready for the long winters and sunny nights in the summer.

[LifeAfterwithTerree]

I lived in Anchorage most of my life and I have to say, Alaska is an amazing state!🥰

[priscillanieto]

Love living outside of Anchorage, Alaska. Met my husband here and his family. I have so many good friends who are like family and even better. I enjoy not being judged for what I wear or how my car looks. I LOVE the culture surrounding dogs. Even with a smaller population here, I feel like I'm not alone in this world. My husband and I tried Texas with my extended family for 4 years and felt more alone than ever even though we were in San Antonio, a city with over a million people. Constantly depressed and feeling like I was never well dressed or good enough for anybody.
Alaska rules!

[cabellism]

Would love to see more topics about Alaska. That state has always been a bucket list visit for me.

[WildAlaskaFacts]

I would definitely love to see a video on the regional differences in Alaska!

[damienluedtke]

I’m heading to Alaska in a month for a 175, 380/yr job. I got nothing but good things to say about Alaska.

[canbaloa]

I spend summers in Alaska, and the limited population is one of the big things that keeps me coming back.

[bradenbagby]

Alaska is so wild, so many weird things go on there. Having some of the most disappearance in the Alaska triangle. True wilderness beauty. I'm from Florida never been but going into Army infantry to be stationed there for 3 years. Gonna explore a bunch of towns and cities of Alaska and branch out and explore alot of northern Canada. Make sure yall travel or explore no matter what, gives some of the best memories. Keep on rocking

[anthonyhulse]

As an Albertan (Canada) I love Alaska. But I especially love its size, beauty and empty wilderness.

[LarryAnderson-jxxv]

Came to Alaska in "78. $200 dollars and lonely. 45 years later, 3 sons, 6 grand children, 10 great children. The property that I bought for $28, 000 ($100, 000 in improvements) is now assessed.

[TheKeenTribe]

Alaska is full. We're out of growth space. Goodbye!

[AlaskanRNFL]

Born and raised in Juneau. The high cost of goods is no joke. Just Google cost of gas or food items. As for the winters, I remember waking up, it's dark, go to work, light, get off work and dark again.