20 Reasons Why Alaska Offers The Best Quality Of Life In The World

Anyone that lives in Alaska will tell you that living in the mighty last frontier is all about having a very particular quality of life. Sure, we have to sacrifice convenience to many of the nation's attractions, being in close proximity to family members and the capability to have a reasonably low cost of living. But for us, it's all worth it. Just one look at the mountains or one deep breath of Alaska's fresh air and we are hooked. It's a different way of life up here that outsiders don't understand. We can try to fully put the magic into words but don't be surprised if we're caught speechless along the way.

1. Alaska is a rotating door, so you’re always able to meet new friends.

2. It’s the largest and least inhabited state in the nation, so you’ll always be able to find a secluded piece of paradise.

3. With oil being one of the largest industries, you can work half the year and get paid an annual salary.

4. With an incredible amount of lakes, streams, rivers and ocean at your beckon call, you’ll never run out of killer fishing spots.

5. Moose, deer, bison, caribou – oh my! You have unlimited access to the most organic, natural meat in the world, right out your back door.

6. With tourism as one of the top industries, you can have an awesome job and only have to work four months a year.

7. You can live off the land, and be spoiled with breathtaking scenery while doing it.

8. Maintaining good health is easy when you have Alaska’s endless trail system at your disposal.

9. Plus the air up here is some of the freshest in the world.

10. With so many fun activities to experience, you’ll definitely never be bored.

11. With such a diverse ecosystem, you’ll never stop learning.

12. With an endless amount of snow and mountains, you’ll learn to love the true splendor of wintertime on a whole new level.

13. Even if you live in the city, the wildly raw and rugged Alaskan outdoor playground is just minutes away from your doorstep.

14. You can literally own 50+ dogs and not be looked at like you’re crazy.

15. You’ll never run out of fun places to enjoy quality family time.

16. With creative new restaurants, breweries, bakeries and eateries popping up around every corner, you’ll never run out of places to enjoy a good date night.

17. The lot sizes are huge, so if you don’t want to see your neighbors (or have them at all) - you don’t have to.

18. Even when you’re wasting time sitting in traffic, you still have the best views in the world.

19. Having fun is vital to being happy, and Alaska’s year-round entertainment scene is really starting to deliver!

20. When you feel like there is nothing to do, one look at an Alaskan sunset and you’ll be overwhelmed with happiness and feelings of being utterly complete inside.

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