21 Things Everyone Who’s Moved Away From Alaska Has Thought At Least Once

As the old saying goes, "you can take the person out of Alaska but you can't take Alaska out of the person." Anyone who has ever lived in the Last Frontier knows just how accurate that saying truly is. Albeit wild and extreme, there are so many special things that come along with braving the storm in the far north. It's impossible to deny that anyone who has ever moved away from Alaska has thought about these things at least once.

1. No matter how you look at it, those mountains will never compare with Alaska’s…

Alaska or bust!

2. I officially take back everything I’ve ever said about hating Anchorage’s traffic.

This lower 48 traffic is insane!

3. I can’t believe how warm it is (everywhere else) compared to Alaska.

Anything above 0 degrees and you can expect to find me in a tee shirt.

4. You mean, the sun actually sets in the summertime? That’s weird.

I miss the midnight sun.

5. So. Many. People. Ahhhhh!

Whatever is in this cup... yeah, i'll take another!

6. I miss the seclusion that was so easy to find in Alaska.

The largest and most uninhabited state in the nation sure does have its perks.

7. Those magical glaciers are calling my name.

Alaska, take me away!

8. I miss the way fall transforms Alaska like nowhere else in the world.

The most majestic natural wonder in the world.

9. Camping in Alaska basically spoils you for life.

10. And so does fishing.

11. While we’re at it, so does the hunting.

With views like this, we would be crazy to leave.

12. I miss being able to ride ATVs and Snow Machines right out my front door.

Because really though, it makes life so much more fun.

13. There is no denying how much I miss a good Alaska-style road trip.

Worthingon Glacier hanging right off the side of the road? Only in Alaska, baby!

14. The rainforest is calling my name.

It's impossible not to love the largest national forest in America. The Tongass National Forest is southeast Alaska's happy place!

15. I miss those roadside jerky stands.

Nothing pairs better with a good ole fashioned road trip.

16. Almost as much as I miss those apple fritters from The Moose Is Loose.

Calories don't count on any day that ends in a 'y'.

17. And those sweet rolls from The Bake Shop.

18. Two words: King Crab.

19. Three words: Wild Alaska Salmon.

20. Date nights don’t have anything on what Alaska has to offer.

The Northern Lights are the best wing man ever.

21. There’s no place like home.

Can I get an AMEN?!

On that same note, check out these 22 things that Alaskans miss terribly when they leave home. You'll also get a good laugh out of these 20 extremely weird things that only people from Alaska do.