Homer, AK questions (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kenai: relocation, real estate, travel)

[igloo]

I know there is at least one person on this forum who lives in Homer since I remember seeing a post of his sometime ago. We lived in Nome for 6 winters and moved to WV in 2000 due to some medical problems with my mother and father-in-law, but thinking about moving back to AK, specifically Homer since we have some Nome friends who moved there about 2-3 years ago. My question concerns mosquitoes and snowmobiling. Is there much problem with mosquitoes in the Homer area? We are considering property in the Kay Court area. Secondly, are there any snowmobile areas outside of Homer? I know that in Nome, we had miles and miles and miles with no houses, etc. Also, about how long a drive is it to Anchorage? I seem to remember about 4 hours when we made our one trip there in July 1996. However, we stopped in Kenai and spent the night with friends so we just didn't drive straight through. Thanks for any answers or other information any of you good folks can provide.

[Rance]

There is some excellent snowmachine area around Homer. Caribou Hills for one. And I don't believe you need to worry too much about mosquito's unless your absolutely in the woods on a calm day. Otherwise being on the water there is always a slight breeze.

[igloo]

Originally Posted by Rance

There is some excellent snowmachine area around Homer. Caribou Hills for one. And I don't believe you need to worry too much about mosquito's unless your absolutely in the woods on a calm day. Otherwise being on the water there is always a slight breeze.

Thanks RANCE. What about noseeums and white flies - any problem with those critters?

[Rance]

Well...I've always spent my time in Homer on or very near the water (ocean). The only time I ever was inland was in winter. The no seeums and whitesox usually are not bad until fall when the frost starts or around moose hunting season.

[RayinAK]

I am certain that there should be a least one or two Homeroids (folks from Homer) around here, since there are several of us "Squarebanknsans" (from Squarebanks...err...Fairbanks), and some from Los Anchorage.

[mal_flisk]

I don't live in East Los Anchorage at least!!!

[Rance]

I believe once you top the hill overlooking Homer and see that view...the last thing you'll ever worry about is the bugs! I'd post a picture from last summer...but image shack is stalled out. Maybe someone else has one from the pullout or Diamond Ridge.

[warptman]

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[igloo]

Originally Posted by Rance

I believe once you top the hill overlooking Homer and see that view...the last thing you'll ever worry about is the bugs! I'd post a picture from last summer...but image shack is stalled out. Maybe someone else has one from the pullout or Diamond Ridge.

RANCE: I agree with you about the view. We saw it in 1996 when we visited Homer. However, with 2 little adopted boys who at times have allergic reaction to mosquito bites, I have to be concerned about the bugs including noseeums and white flies (if any).

[Rance]

Then I think a coastal town would be the better location vs an inland town or living out of town where there are more trees, swamps, etc.