anchorage, alaska Pawnbrokers, Diamond & Gold Buyers Directory

Anchorage has over 298 thousand residents and is Alaska’s most populous city, containing more than 40 percent of the state’s total population. It is located on the south-central portion of Alaska, at the terminus of the Cook inlet, and has been named the most tax-friendly city in the United States because of its low cost of living. The area is very well-known for its diverse wildlife that lives amongst the people, as is the rest of Alaska. The different animals that can be found while walking around anchorage are 250 black bears, 60 grizzly bears, and 250 moose (as many as 1000 during their winter migration south). While all of the wildlife is beautiful, they do pose a hazard, especially when driving, as there are almost 100 moose killed by cars every year. Visited by a lot of outdoor lovers, a main attraction is the Tony Knowles Outdoor Trail, which is an 11-mile long trail along the coast of Anchorage, Alaska designated for non-motorized use. It starts on Second Avenue in downtown Anchorage, and finishes in Kincaid Park. You can also pop into the Anchorage Museum which is a large art, history, ethnography, ecology, and science museum located in the heart of Anchorage. It is dedicated to studying and exploring the land, peoples, art, and history of Alaska and displays both a permanent collection, as well as regular visiting exhibitions. You can also check out the Alaska Native Heritage Center if you are interested in learning more about the heritage of Alaska’s 11 major cultural groups. It also feature six life-sized Native dwellings surrounding Lake Tiulana.