I ♥ Alaska

From abundant wildlife to aurora borealis, there’s a lot to love in Alaska. Read first-hand encounters on what it’s like to live in the Last Frontier and fall in love. You may not want to leave!

David – Driver Guide

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“Why do you live here?” It’s a question I’m often asked when I tell people that Ketchikan is one of the rainiest city in North America. I was standing there by my coach, loading passengers on a Saturday morning when the question came up again. It’s not an easy question,... Read More

Celeste – Assistant Transportation Services Manager

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My trek to Ketchikan, Alaska was an unusual one. I’m from New Jersey and in 2005 I was employed as an Account Executive for a finance company in midtown Manhattan. I had been in this position for almost a year, after originally being trained as a credit analyst and commercial... Read More

Carmello – Sous Chef

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I came to Alaska last season as a student on my externship for school. I had no plans for Alaska on my list but when the window of opportunity opened, I jumped. I’m glad I did too. Coming up here opened a new world of adventure and showed me that... Read More

Derrick – Front Desk Agent

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I had initially planned a large scale trip across Canada in order to celebrate the completion of my formal education. Somehow, when planning this trip I came across an ad that gave me the idea of pursuing seasonal work. Working and living in Alaska would give me the opportunity to... Read More

Bella – Devil’s Canyon River Boat Tour

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I had the best day off on Tuesday. The enclosed river boat had 18 passengers heading out for a five hour journey on the Susitna River, 130 miles round trip. It traveled at 35 mph wending its way through thickly forested shorelines. Eli was the young native pilot, and the... Read More

Bella – Land of the Midnight Sun

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We are living long with 19 hours of daylight at the moment. I think I actually have more energy from the sun! But when it goes down, so do I. One of the trails here has been posted as off limits for a while. A mama moose had her baby... Read More

Bella – Byers Lake Paddle Trip

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Craig, the driver for the River Guides, picked up a couple and me at the Tour Desk, escorted us to his van and off we drove to Byers Lake. He was friendly and welcoming and shared stories of last Augusts’ flood damage. We even saw a coyote dash across the... Read More

Bella – Tokosha Ride & Homestead Adventure

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What are my expectations? My expectation slate is blank. One moment at a time the picture begins to form and take on breath-taking shapes. Imagine it is like the changing images before your eyes when gazing into a magical kaleidoscope. The clouds overhead swirl and shift, casting light and shadow... Read More

Bella – Working at Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge

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The total Alaskan experience just couldn’t be better! Just let your jaw drop in amazement at this news, because I have lived alone for five years and have been perfectly content. I now live with a roommate and two other roommates share the bathroom in between our rooms. They are... Read More

Bella – Trapper Creek Homestead Tour

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A mother could be proud of a daughter like Janelle. Raised in the wilderness since age three, Janelle is the essence of what it means to be Alaskan. Although there is power and water in the original homestead which her parents built with their own hands, she herself now lives... Read More