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Rural Alaska: Why do I live here?



Uploaded by: kgalyen
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Filmed in Shungnak, Alaska (north of the Arctic Circle) and set to music, villagers are asked why they enjoy living there. At the end of the 4-minute film, you'll start to understand why they choose to live there, too. Filmed by Krista Galyen.


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Krista,this is one ... ( 5 months ago by StewedTomato)
Krista,this is one of my favorite Video's and I really don't know why. The music is wonderful, who is the singer. The people are so real, Love there simple life Is there room for one more,Me! I listen to this often love it!
Very nice video!! ... ( 5 months ago by fredophonia)
Very nice video!! Thank's for sahre with me! Regards :D
I have been trying ... ( 4 months ago by StewedTomato)
I have been trying to find out who is singing this song, I love his voice. Could you help me?
Thanks for the ... ( 4 months ago by StewedTomato)
Thanks for the great video, I watch it a lot. I know know the man's name who sings I am so sorry he is no longer with us, but I am sure his music will live on. I know you have made a lot of people happy with this, peacefull, simple, video. Thanks again.
Your music from ... ( 4 months ago by justharmsmom)
Your music from Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (Iz) reminded me of my Hawaiian home . . . and seeing your video showed me why so many people from Hawaii settle in Alaska. It's a beautiful video - I can definitely understand why someone would want to live there. Thank you for sharing!
big temp difference ... ( 3 months ago by Kuspukitown)
big temp difference tho just be ready for that... i for one love the cold but hate the heat
Hmm...good video. ... ( 3 months ago by nativebrother)
Hmm...good video. Quyana'vaa for sharing, people seem to like it.
dude im from Texas ... ( 3 months ago by 2ndscreagle102)
dude im from Texas and i want to go to Alaska for 3 things good people not like it is here, snowboarding, and college its so beautiful i just hope that ill get there in 2 years
hey, im over here ... ( 3 months ago by wwaayynne57)
hey, im over here in denton texas and alaska is the only place i want to be at. you can ask any of my friends and they will tell you im obbsessed with this place. i know like everything there is to know about alaska and im only fourteen! as soon as im 18, im going to college there too.
really im here in ... ( 3 months ago by 2ndscreagle102)
really im here in Dallas i just cant wait to go to college in Alaska only 2 more years and i havent seen no snow in about 2 years i just want to be up there
Nice Video make ... ( 2 months ago by dep654)
Nice Video make more very enjoyable. I would like to go there one day.
Great video! I'm ... ( 2 months ago by omfgMOVE)
Great video! I'm actually moving to Alaska in a couple years, probably stay in Anchorage for a little, and then when I get used to the climate, then maybe Sterling or Kenai. And then after that I will see if I can handle a move to bush Alaska. ^^
I'm from Austin, TX ... ( 2 months ago by HawaiiLover9)
I'm from Austin, TX but I've been going to school in Hawaii. I really want to go to Alaska next. I think Alaska will be a big adventure!! Thanks for the video.
So true, my Mom ... ( 2 months ago by cuccu611)
So true, my Mom still dosent understand why i want to move to Alaska so much. After living my whole life in San Diego California, she thinks im crazy to leave the perfect weather. And while some of my friends think im moving to a frozen hell, i know im headed to a paradise!
So true, Most ... ( 1 month ago by eislochpisser)
So true, Most people think of Alaska as nothing but a frozen hell but even in the winter we have some of the most breathtaking scenery. From the Northern Lights in the Dark of Winter to the days of July and June when the sun never goes down!! Where are you palnning on moving to??
thats the exact ... ( 1 month ago by wwaayynne57)
thats the exact same situation with me. the only difference is that im in texas and im only 15. as soon as im 18, im moving to fairbanks. ive been wanting go to the last frontier scince i was 13!
as does my mom she ... ( 1 month ago by SmSgal303)
as does my mom she still after 5 years doesn't understand why i want to like in Alaska it's a beautiful place i really want to live there one day it's my biggest dream do you have any pics that you could send me of alaska please respond
Revisting this ... ( 1 month ago by theloathlydaddy)
Revisting this video after many months. This is an amazing video, thanks so much for showing us the beauty of northern Alaska. It's a dream of mine to visit there one day. All the best :)
no, you don't want ... ( 1 month ago by UGLYSTIKCOLIN)
no, you don't want to move up here. its nice, but its nice being in the outside world. fortunatly this is one of the better villages.
same here! I'm 16 ... ( 1 month ago by angusyoung111)
same here! I'm 16 and I'm going to move up there as soon as i finish high school. I just built my first cabin in rural Oklahoma and I cant wait to do it again in Alaska.
Simple life, cute ... ( 1 month ago by StewedTomato)
Simple life, cute babys, nice people, what more can anyone want.
Beautiful scenery, ... ( 4 weeks ago by kboyzrock)
Beautiful scenery, beautiful people, the simple life, that's what life is all about, man you just can't beat that, someday I'll visit Alaska if its the last thing I ever do. Nice video montage too.
Array ( 3 weeks ago by kkkkkkatherine)
Amazing Alaska!
Astonishing Alaska!
Adventerous Alaska!
Just got back from a 10 day Interior Alaskan tour! Truly God's Country! I have the utmost admiration and awe for anyone who DOES live there year round--I for one could Not cope with 20 hrs of darkness a day in winter...or -45 oF average temp !! Thank you for sharing a Wholesome, Healthy View of
Life in your Neck of the Woods!
Array ( 4 days ago by oldtiger64)
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