Rural, by definition, means out of town. If you live in Alaska, then you know that a majority of our state is considered “rural.” The bush is Alaska at its finest. Unspoiled wilderness waits for you every morning just outside your front door, and you never really know what you’ll find. These photos of homesteads, cabins, and front porch views capture the unique beauty of the Alaskan bush lifestyle…

1. A peek inside...
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2. Quaint but hardy.
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3. Antlers are the best home decoration in the bush.
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4. Living rural means you have to do ALL of your business rural.
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5. Firewood is a necessity in the bush.
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6. Another old rural cabin.
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7. The bush offers one of a kind front porch views.
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8. Yard decorations double as useful vehicles.
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9. Your Friday night entertainment is simple and fun.
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10. You'll almost always have a fire going.
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11. The hard work and sometimes tough seclusion is more than worth it.
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City life is amazing, but you can’t deny the beauty of the bush life. What do you prefer – a city or a rural area?

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