17 Things That Are Just Plain Impossible To Find In Alaska
By Courtney|Published July 10, 2016
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Living and loving life in Alaska, Courtney enjoys living a happy life based on simple principles; work hard, be kind, stay humble. She is an avid dog lover with hobbies that include running, fly fishing, hiking & snowboarding.
Alaska is a big, wild beast that never settles for average or sub-par. The people here have a tendency to dance to the beat of their own drum. And the lifestyle may seem odd to outsiders, but it’s perfectly imperfect to those living here. We love not having snakes, fleas, sales tax or individual income tax. However, we can’t help but dream about having a swimming pool in our backyard, an awesome amusement park or a professional football arena to watch games on the weekend. Check out these 17 things that are just plain impossible to find in Alaska.
Hills? Not in Alaska. Of the 100 highest peaks throughout the last frontier, one (Denali) exceeds 6000 meters. Four mountains exceed 5000 meters, 23 are over 4000 meters, 61 over 3000 meters and 92 over 2000 meters. So basically, we go big - or we go home.
Albeit incredibly rare, reports have been made that garder snakes can be found in the last frontier. However that is the only snake. But lizards, not anywhere.
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3. A road system connecting the whole state together.
If you want to see the capital of Alaska, you better plan to fly or take a boat. Many other areas in Alaska are only accessible by plane, train, boat or float plane.
I mean, on 85 degree days in Fairbanks it SURE would be nice to have an awesome outdoor water park. But nope! I guess it just can't be justified with the extreme winter conditions that last so much longer.
While everyone is busy buying tickets to see their favorite team and setting up their fantasy football brackets, we are busy watching hockey and planning for the Iditarod.
Not unless you want your fancy swimming pool freezing right along with all the lakes in the wintertime. Not a very wise investment if you ask us (or anyone else living in Alaska).
Although warmer year-round temps over the last handful of years have made the chance of these invasive critters more apt, at the current time there have not been any reports urging regular monthly flea and tick treatment for domesticated animals.
Alaska, along with Alabama, Nevada, Mississippi, Utah and Hawaii - doesn't sell Powerball tickets. So if we want to play, you better believe that we'll be cashing out on some of those Alaska Airlines miles and hopping the first flight to Seattle!
While you can buy alcohol any time of the day, 7 days per week - you can't actually buy it in the same store that groceries are sold. There must be a divider.
With that spectacular midnight sun, you won't need a night light for at least three months a year. If you want to see truly dark sky, just stick around for Fall and Winter.
