AUTHOR: TROY DANA, DESIGNATED BROKER | LICENSED IN WA, AK

Alaska is one of the most amazing places on earth and continues to inspire people from around the world to visit the pristine wilderness and breathtaking scenery. Alaska appeals to the extreme adventurer, outdoor enthusiast, and big game hunter; whether the inspiration comes from reading Jack London’s Call of the Wild or a trip to Alaska to go fishing, Alaska fosters intrigue and some degree of romanticism for the adventurer and thrill seeker in us all sometime in our lifetime. Alaska is the largest state in the Union and covers approximately 663,000 square miles or roughly more than two times the size of Texas. With 6,640 miles of coastline, Alaska remains one of the least populated states in the Nation, with a population of 736,000 people, according to the United States 2020 Census.

The degree to which those of us intrigued by Alaska wish to engage varies. Some Alaska adventurers are content to watch TV shows about Alaska, others enjoy Alaska from the comfort of a cruise ship, and some prefer to see Alaska through a windshield. There is another group, however, who covet the true Alaska wilderness experience and lifestyle as landowners, lodge owners, fishing boat captains, hunting guides, and a new emerging industry of wilderness eco-tourism. Because Alaska is so large and geographically diverse, the following are basic guidelines whether you are a buyer or seller, here are some things to consider.

For Buyers, Alaska fee land ownership and acquisition is not unlike any experience you may have in the lower 48 states.