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180,000 barrels of oil per day at its peak. As much as $17 billion in revenue for federal, state, and local government. 2,500 construction jobs and 300 long-term jobs. Greater energy independence for the United States. That’s what the Willow Project is projected to deliver over the length of the endeavor. This project, located in the National Petroleum Reserve on Alaska’s North Slope, will significantly impact the state’s economics, infrastructure, and transportation activity. In this article, we’ll take you on a tour of the Willow Project and what it holds for Alaska, including exactly what the project entails, its economic impact, and its effect on...

Living in Alaska is like living nowhere else. Buying a home in Alaska can be pretty different, too. In this article, we’ll show you everything you need to know about Alaska real estate. We’ll give you an overall lay of the land, walk you through the quirks of buying a home in Alaska, and answer the common questions we hear about the Alaska real estate market. We’ll also take you on a tour of the best places to live in Alaska, and then walk you through the whole home buying process from start to finish. You’ll leave with a solid foundation in Alaska real estate,...

In Alaska, nature is the star of the show, and there’s no better way to appreciate it than by camping. Whether you prefer sleeping in a tent or an RV; setting up in serene wilderness or at a lively campsite; roughing it or glamping, we’ll discuss how to plan the perfect Alaska camping trip, including: What to Know Before You Go: Tips, frequently asked questions, and more. Where to Camp in Alaska: Our guide to the best camping sites in the state for both tent and RV camping. Alaska Camping Safety Tips: Keep your experience fun, easy, stress-free with these pointers. FAQs: What to Know...

Moving freight to and from isolated locations like Alaska can get complicated—and expensive—quickly. To help you budget for your next Alaska freight project, we’ll walk you through the factors we look at when we price out a shipment to or from the Last Frontier. Some of these factors may seem familiar. Others are particular to Alaska, a state in which only 18% of communities are accessible by road, and only about 31% of Alaska’s public roads are paved. Whether you’re moving machinery, medical equipment, construction equipment, materials, or supplies to or from Alaska, this article will offer you insights on your freight costs so you...

What, exactly, is life like in Alaska? In the Last Frontier, you’ll find an extraordinary mix of natural beauty, culture, food, lifestyle, and traditions that you won’t find anywhere else in the world. To give you an insider’s look at Alaska, we’ll focus in on the most fascinating traditions you’ll encounter in the state. Many of them come from the indigenous settlers of the area, the Alaska Natives. Other traditions have evolved through the practices and rituals of later arrivals to the state. All of them will give you a sense for what it’s really like to live in the Last Frontier. The Traditions of...

If you’re moving a significant number of items to or from Alaska, you’re likely looking at using a shipping container. (And you probably want to know how much it will cost!) Even though containers come in industry-standard sizes, quoting a price to move them requires a few special considerations. In this article, we’ll show you the three major factors that go into a quote for shipping a container to or from Alaska. With this knowledge, you’ll 1) understand your quote better and 2) know you’re getting the right price for your shipment. Whether you’re: A family moving from Alaska to the lower 48 with a...