Move To These 15 Towns In Alaska If You Wanna Get Away From It All
By Courtney|Published August 01, 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.
The best thing about this article is that even though these 15 towns are excellent places to move to if you want to get away from it all, the entire state of Alaska is already a great place to “get away from it all” in comparison to life in the lower 48. So even if you aren’t ready to pack up and make a move to the rural life, we are pretty sure that you’re already totally content living someplace in Alaska that is far away from the obnoxiously busy mainland.
With that being said, there is still something so special about living in a secluded piece of paradise in the last frontier. The beauty is unmatched and the sounds of birds chirping, whales breaching and fishing boats coming into dock beats all of that noisy hustle and bustle that the city life offers. Check these great towns below and let us know if you think any others should be on the list!
Take a boat over from the town of Homer and find yourself completlely captivated by this quaint and charming small town. Hiking is a blast here and the people are some of the friendliest and most hospitable in the world.
Not only is the Aurora Borealis known to light up the sky in Healy, the town itself is also great for hunting and living simply. You'll get an influx of visitors during the summer months due to the close location to Denali National Park but the winters are totally peaceful.
Kodiak Island is filled with hidden surprises. The town of Chiniak is no exception to that rule. With a population of less than 50, you're sure to know everyone in town on a first name basis.
In a tiny town where the unofficial town mayor is a cat and four-legged pups are treated as family, it's hard not to fall head over heels in love. Summertime offers a bit of lively action from the Denali climbers and the tourists, but the other eight months of the year are peaceful and totally serene.
Located on The Kenai, Alaska's Playground is this tiny town called Hope. Less than 200 people call this place home and those that do absolutely love the quietness of town. The good food, nice people and phenomenal views aren't too shabby either!
Close to Alaska's largest city of Anchorage yet far enough away to have a sled dog team and not hear a peep from your neighbors. Win-win if you ask us!
Located on the Aleutian Islands, this is one of the main commercial centers on the Alaska Peninsula. So if you want to live truly remote and still have a good opportunity to get a job, this is a great place to look.
Another charming town on The Kenai, Alaska's Playground is this little sweet spot. As you head to Seward along the Seward Highway, you will drive right through here. It's one of those places where if you blink, you'll miss it (which the roughly 200 locals love). For a slower pace of life in the heart of access to outdoor activities, this is the spot for you.
Located on Chichagof Island about 30 miles west of Alaska's capital city of Juneau is the small town of Hoonah. Fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing and yummy restaurants are just some of the great things to expect here.
Just 93 miles past the Canadian border as you enter Alaska is the small and friendly town of Tok. It is known as the "Sled Dog Capital of Alaska" and it is a great place to be if you love the outdoors but not big crowds.
This small town on the Kuskokwim River has a population around 400 people and offers excellent fishing and hunting opportunities right out your back door.
