More recent moving advice? (Kenai, Sterling: fit in, to rent, home)

[bajadrmin]

Hello, I am looking to move to Alaska within the next yr.; currently saving the money for the move and doing what research I can. I do not have the financial means to be able to visit first, though I can see the benefit of that it would set my move back. I am looking at the Kenai or Sterling areas mostly but have yet to set my mind. Does anyone have any helpful updated info or advice. I am a 29yr old single female, I will be driving there with what possessions I can fit in my truck and my 2 cats as my navigators; I want to rent a home I am just looking to have some adventure and try something I thought I would never have the nerve to do and hopefully have a happier more fulfilled life. As far as my skills in the job force, I can and am willing to learn anything, I have done a little bit of everything from farm hand to cook to cashier to currently being in Accounts Payable for 5 yrs now and would really like to do something a little more active but always have the knowledge to fall back on, This is really about me recreating me.
And before you comment.. yes I know its cold there.. yes I know it rains and snows.. hey.. try living in Kansas for 29 yrs., you would understand why I have always dreamed of Alaska...

[Crossfire600]

That area of the state is beautiful and you would probably enjoy yourself there. There is a lot to explore! Caribou Hills, The Keani Fjords, Homer, Seward, Moose Pass, Ninilchick (Razor Clams) Placer and Twenty Mile rivers, Whittier with access to the sound. There is nothing like walking out onto the sand at sunrise, looking across the inlet at Mount Redoubt and digging razor clams!

You didn't say what skills you had to make a living so that should be a factor in where you want to land if you make it up here. It is expensive to live here but worth every penny. If you are an outdoors type person will not find a better place to live than Alaska period.