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You Will Fall In Love With These 8 Beautiful Old Barns In Alaska

Explore eight charming old barns in Alaska set against stunning mountainous backdrops.

Published Oct 6, 2015

Written by 

Casea Peterson

There is something truly charming about an old barn with a mountainous Alaskan backdrop stretching for miles in both directions. Plenty of the old, run down barns across Alaska still hold their charm and appeal without trying too hard. The vistas surrounding these old barns only add to their aging beauty. Check out these 8 old barns in Alaska that will take your breath away and have you craving an in person visit.

1) An old barn just outside of Palmer.

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2) Musk Ox Farm Barn in Palmer.

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3) An old colony barn sits behind a frosty fence and in front of Matanuska Peak in the Chugach Range.

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Bob Martinson

4) Gloryview Barn, a great place for a wedding!

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5) Another beautiful barn in the Mat-Su Valley.

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6) There is just something about a red barn... near Palmer, AK.

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7) Rundown but still stunning. Near Palmer, AK.

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8) Old red barn in Wasilla.

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Have you passed by any of these before? What others would you add to this list?

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