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Life off the grid: Alaska’s wildest trade-offs

Imagine driving nine hours over mountain passes just to hit up Costco—and that’s only once a year. That’s reality for Olivia Jones and her family, who swapped busy Missouri life for the tiny, remote town of Eagle, Alaska. Here, family time means board games instead of sports, and kids learn to hunt, fish, and weave baskets from neighbors. The trade-offs? Hauling every drop of water, heating with wood, and planning meals like a survivalist. But what stands out most is the tight-knit community—everyone pitches in, from running the ambulance to teaching at the 16-student school. Would you trade convenience for connection and purpose? #Business #AlaskaLife #OffTheGrid