{"id":12459,"date":"2024-10-15T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=12459"},"modified":"2025-02-11T09:07:29","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T13:07:29","slug":"moving-to-alaska","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/moving-to-alaska\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to Alaska: The Land of the Midnight Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Living-in-Alaska.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43726 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Living-in-Alaska.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Living-in-Alaska-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Can you imagine living in a beautiful State like this?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-8d807b93-8e97-4548-8055-4611bcb7c6d6\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/moving-to-alaska\/#0-geography\" style=\"\">Geography<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/moving-to-alaska\/#1-regions\" style=\"\">Regions<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/moving-to-alaska\/#2-south-central\" style=\"\">South Central<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/moving-to-alaska\/#3-southeast-\" style=\"\">Southeast<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/moving-to-alaska\/#4-interior\" style=\"\">Interior<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/moving-to-alaska\/#5-southwest\" style=\"\">Southwest<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/moving-to-alaska\/#6-north-slope\" style=\"\">North Slope<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/moving-to-alaska\/#7-aleutian-islands\" style=\"\">Aleutian Islands<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/moving-to-alaska\/#8-demographics\" style=\"\">Demographics<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/moving-to-alaska\/#9-economy\" style=\"\">Economy<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/moving-to-alaska\/#10-anchorage\" style=\"\">Anchorage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/moving-to-alaska\/#11-help-moving-to-alaska\" style=\"\">Help Moving to Alaska<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/moving-to-alaska\/#12-useful-information-when-moving-to-alaska\" style=\"\">Useful Information When Moving to Alaska<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Where in the world would you find the rare combination of unspoiled nature, breathtaking wilderness, exhilarating freedom, thrilling adventures, endless outdoor activities, an abundance of wildlife, genuinely friendly people, and the conveniences of modern living?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This special place is also known as \u201cthe last great place on Earth\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you\u2019ve guessed it right: it\u2019s Alaska &#8211; the northernmost, the westernmost, and, amazingly, the easternmost state of the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re about to move to Alaska, this guide will provide you with some interesting and useful information about the largest state in the Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/what-to-know-when-moving-to-a-cold-state\/\">What to Know When Moving to a Cold State<\/a>. In this guide, we share tips to make moving to and living in, a cold state easier and safer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Watch this before hiring movers\u2014know the real cost of long-distance moving!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\ud83d\ude9a How Much Does It Cost to Hire Long-Distance Movers in 2025? \ud83d\udce6\ud83d\udcb8\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NGdF8-m2S-g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-geography\">Geography<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Nugget-Falls-Juneau-Alaska-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43730 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Nugget-Falls-Juneau-Alaska-.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Nugget-Falls-Juneau-Alaska--300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nugget Falls Juneau Alaska<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Situated in the northwest extremity of the North American continent, Alaska is the largest state in the United States by area (586,412 sq. miles or 1,518,800&nbsp;sq. km), which is over twice the size of the next largest state &#8211; Texas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, its area is larger than the combined area of the next three largest states (Texas, California, and Montana), as well as larger than the combined area of the 22 smallest U.S. states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The state is bordered to the east by Yukon and British Columbia in Canada, to the south by the Gulf of Alaska and the Pacific Ocean, to the west by the Bering Sea, Bering Strait, and Chukchi Sea, and to the north by the Arctic Ocean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its 6,640 miles (10,686 km) of coastline is longer than all the other U.S. states combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/how-to-decide-where-to-move\/\">How to Decide Where to Live Next<\/a>. In this guide, we suggest 9 things to consider when deciding where your new home will be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-regions\">Regions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Tongass-National-Forest.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43732 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Tongass-National-Forest.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Tongass-National-Forest-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tongass National Forest<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are six non-official but widely accepted regions in the state of Alaska:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-south-central\">South Central<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the population of the state lives there, concentrated in and around the city of Anchorage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The climate of this region is subarctic and temperatures range from an average high of 65\u00b0F (18\u00b0C) in July to an average low of 10\u00b0F (-12\u00b0C) in December. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tourism, fisheries, and petroleum production are important economic activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-southeast-\">Southeast <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as the Panhandle, this is the region of Alaska closest to the rest of the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The area is dominated by the Alexander Archipelago (1,100 islands) and the largest national forest in the United States \u2013 Tongass National Forest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The state capital Juneau is located here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Major industries include commercial fishing and tourism, primarily via cruise ships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-interior\">Interior<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the largest region in the state of Alaska and much of it is uninhabited wilderness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The largest city is Fairbanks with many small towns and Alaska Native villages scattered along the highway and rivers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the Alaska Interior is home to Denali National Park and Preserve where the highest point in North America is situated \u2013 Mount McKinley. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Climate-wise, the Interior experiences extreme seasonal temperatures, as both the highest and lowest temperature records were set in this region: 100 \u00b0F (38 \u00b0C) in&nbsp;Fort Yukon&nbsp;and \u221280 \u00b0F (\u221264 \u00b0C) in&nbsp;Prospect Creek \u2013 only one degree above the lowest temperature recorded in continental North America (in&nbsp;Snag, Yukon, Canada).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-southwest\">Southwest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This region is sparsely populated, and most of them live along the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kodiak Island \u2013 the second largest island in the United States after Hawai\u2019i (Big Island) is here, as is one of the largest river deltas in the world \u2013 Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fishing, hunting, mining, and tourism are important for the economy of this region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-north-slope\">North Slope<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The region is covered mostly by tundra and is best known for its enormous reserves of crude oil (the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-aleutian-islands\">Aleutian Islands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The region consists of 300 small volcanic islands that stretch 1,200 miles (1,900 km) in the Pacific Ocean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The climate is oceanic, with moderate temperatures, heavy rainfall, and almost constant fog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the islands \u2013 Unalaska \u2013 is considered one of the rainiest places in the U.S. (250 rainy days per year).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/choose-moving-company\/\">How to Choose a Good Moving Company.<\/a> As you will discover in a later section finding movers who will relocate you to Alaska is not easy. However, in this guide, we explain how to choose the best movers for your particular home move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-demographics\">Demographics<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Ketchikan-Alaska.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43733 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Ketchikan-Alaska.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Ketchikan-Alaska-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ketchikan Alaska<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Alaska ranks as the 47th state by population (735,132 people in 2013), ahead of North Dakota, Vermont and Wyoming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the least densely populated of the 50 United States and one of the most sparsely populated areas in the world with only 1.2 inhabitants per square mile (0.46 \/sq.km). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For comparison, the next least populous state, Wyoming, has 5.8 inhabitants per square mile (2.2 \/sq. km).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At home, 82.4% of Alaskans speak English, 4.3% &#8211; an Asian language, 3.5% &#8211; Spanish, and about 5.3% of the people speak other languages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A total of 5.2% use one of the state&#8217;s 22 Indigenous languages, known locally as &#8220;native languages&#8221;. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These languages belong to two major language families:&nbsp;Eskimo\u2013Aleut&nbsp;and&nbsp;Na-Dene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/move-from-one-state-to-another\/\">20 Tips for Moving to Another State<\/a>. In this guide, we share tips to make your interstate move easier, cheaper, and safer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-economy\">Economy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Amenities-in-Alaska.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43734 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Amenities-in-Alaska.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Amenities-in-Alaska-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Alaskan economy is highly dependent on the oil and gas industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 80% of the state&#8217;s revenues are derived from petroleum extraction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Trans-Alaska Pipeline&nbsp;can transport and pump up to 2.1 million barrels (330,000&nbsp;m3) of crude oil per day, more than any other crude oil pipeline in the United States. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its industrial outputs are crude petroleum, natural gas, coal, gold, precious metals, zinc and other mining, seafood processing, timber, and wood products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The service and tourism sector has been rapidly growing as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/pros-and-cons-of-moving-for-a-job\/\">The Pros and Cons of Relocating for a Job<\/a>. If you are thinking of moving to Alaska for work reasons then you will find this guide invaluable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-anchorage\">Anchorage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Anchorage is Alaska\u2019s most populous city with an estimated 298,610 residents, which is more than 40% of the state\u2019s total population. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has been named an All-America city four times and is ranked as the most tax-friendly city in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The wildlife population in the Anchorage area is very diverse: from black bears, grizzly bears, and moose to mountain goats, wolves, foxes, beluga whales, and salmon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moose pose a particular threat to drivers and vice versa \u2013 unfortunately, more than 100 moose are killed by cars each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/moving-to-a-new-city-alone\/\">Can I Move to a New City Alone?<\/a> In this guide, we share tips for making moving on your own to a new city cheaper and easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-help-moving-to-alaska\">Help Moving to Alaska<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Alaska.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43735 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Alaska.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Alaska-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Finding professional movers to relocate you to Alaska may be more difficult than you imagine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to its remoteness, many interstate movers will not venture here, so you could waste many precious hours of your time ringing around movers only to be told that they do not service this state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> The quickest way to find good movers that will relocate you to Alaska is to use our quick quote form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By completing the quick, no-obligation form, you will only be contacted by movers that can service your move, on the date you intend to move, and have the skills and equipment needed for a stress-free home move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Must do: Get a free, <a href=\"\/moving-cost-estimator.php\">no-obligation quote<\/a> for your move to Alaska now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-useful-information-when-moving-to-alaska\">Useful Information When Moving to Alaska<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Aurora-Borealis-Alaska.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43736 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Aurora-Borealis-Alaska.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Aurora-Borealis-Alaska-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you\u2019re looking for a job, you can visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/jobs.alaska.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alaska Job Center Network<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ahfc.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Alaska Housing<\/a> and the <a href=\"http:\/\/alaskarealtors.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Alaska Association of Realtors<\/a> will greatly help you in case you\u2019re planning on buying a home there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/alaska.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Official Alaska State Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelalaska.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Official State of Alaska Vacation and Travel Information<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dot.alaska.gov\/traveler.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alaska Department of Transportation &amp; Public Facilities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/511.alaska.gov\/alaska511\/mappingcomponent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Statewide Highway Conditions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dot.alaska.gov\/safety-portal.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alaska Travel Safety Information<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dot.state.ak.us\/amhs\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Alaska Marine Highway System<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alaskarailroad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Alaska Railroad<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelalaska.com\/maps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Alaska Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to visit our <a href=\"\/move\/\">home moving blog<\/a> which is packed with guides to make your home move cheaper, easier, and safer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good luck with your move to this incredible State.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where in the world would you find the rare combination of unspoiled nature, breathtaking wilderness, exhilarating freedom, thrilling adventures, endless outdoor activities, an abundance of wildlife, genuinely friendly people, and the conveniences of modern living? This special place is also known as \u201cthe last great place on Earth\u201d. 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