Spanning a large area of the Alaska countryside, the town of Lakes, Alaska is a unique town in an equally unique and awe-inspiring location. Surrounded by the Talkeetna and Chugach mountain ranges and lying snug in between the Matanuska and Susitna valleys, Lakes, Alaska is far from the average town.

Home to over 7,000 residents, from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, Lakes, Alaska is an upbeat ‘sleeper’ community, catering to the growing needs of the area and the state capitol of Anchorage, the most common point for employment in the region. Although sometimes seen as an isolated area of the US, Alaska offers many opportunities for its residents. Employment is more agriculture and construction based with jobs mainly found in areas such as farming, building materials and aircraft maintenance; small aircraft are an essential part of the community in Alaska.

The breathtaking vistas and scenery in and around Lakes, Alaska can not be underplayed and, luckily, there are ample areas to discover them. From the pristine, cobalt blue fresh water lakes, where summer allows fishing, swimming and boating to the numerous state and National parks that cater to hiking and exploring, there is a world of recreational opportunity to be found close to Lakes, Alaska.