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City Guides
Affordable Places to Live in Juneau for the Season
Juneau is a great place to find a seasonal job, and as Alaska’s capital, the city is a great place to visit and explore. If you’d love to snag a summer job in this scenic and historic place, but you’ve heard the cost of living is high, don’t worry. Here...
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Working in Alaska
How to Enjoy the Best Retirement Job in the World
Did you know some of the best retirement jobs are in Alaska? We can’t think of a better way to enjoy your retirement than working and earning vacations in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Here are our tips on how to enjoy your summers in the midnight...
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Working in Alaska
Work Camping in Alaska
Ever dream of camping out in Alaska for the summer? Work camping, (or workamping), is a way to make it more affordable. Workamping positions can include working at campgrounds and RV parks, where compensation might come in the form of a free campsite and free utilities. Discover what options are...
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Working in Alaska
The Best Summer Jobs in Alaska
Looking for an exciting summer job in Alaska? Search no further. Some Alaska summer jobs require years of specific experience or long hours. But these three jobs are high on fun and big on perks.
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City Guides
How to Find Cheap Places to Live in Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska, is a great place to find a seasonal job because it’s a great place to visit. Each year, the influx of tourists brings with it the need for seasonal workers. It’s no secret that Anchorage’s cost of living is high compared to some cities in the Lower 48,...
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City Guides
Find Your Summer Rental in Ketchikan
Known as the “salmon capital of the world,” Ketchikan draws a heavy tourist crowd for its natural beauty. It’s also home base for a number of seasonal workers each year and has a variety of seasonal housing options for them. Here are five different types of places you could call...
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City Guides
6 Spots to Park Your RV in Anchorage
Thinking of driving your RV up to work a season in Anchorage? Not only will this plan open up options for adventuring on your way to and from your summer job, it will also take care of one of the biggest questions surrounding seasonal employment: housing. All you have to...
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City Guides
How to Get Around Juneau
Wondering if you can work a season in Juneau and leave your car at home? Yes, you can—here’s how. If you’re into human-powered transportation or willing to take advantage of rental options, you’ll have no problem getting the best of one of Alaska’s most popular ports of call as a...
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City Guides
How to Get Around Fairbanks
Fairbanks has a reputation as a jumping-off point for adventure. People call it the Hub of the Interior or the Gateway to the Bush. It’s Alaska’s second-largest city and the biggest one in the state’s interior. Working in Fairbanks for a season opens up all sorts of options for discovering...
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Working in Alaska
How to Find Summer Work in Alaska
Thinking about getting a job in Alaska? Now’s the time to start planning your summer adventure. Here’s how to figure out what to do, where you can do it, and how long you want to work.
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Outdoor Activities
The Most Excellent Day Trips for Alaska Locals
Not everyone has time to take a week off for a huge adventure—most of us have to work during the week. But the awesome thing about working in Alaska is you can take a day trip that other people will travel across the globe for. Here are a few of...
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Working in Alaska
How to Get to Alaska with Your Vehicle
Alaska is most certainly American, but it’s more than 2,000 miles away from the nearest state, Washington. Getting there with a vehicle requires either driving through Canada or taking a ferry. Both options boast unrivaled scenery and an adventurous experience, but require a little planning. Here are our recommendations for...