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Old 05-28-2017, 04:49 PM
 
Location: Wasilla, AK
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I wanted to thank everyone for the advice on communities in Anchorage and Eagle River. I know I use these forums frequently for moves, so I’m posting a follow up to my original one. We ended up in Heritage Estates in Eagle River. There is no HOA here, but there is a number of community events (Trick or Treat in the Heat children’s fundraiser, community garage sales, ice-cream socials for kids, etc.). There are sidewalks on the main streets. I had told the kids it would probably take time to get to know the neighborhood children and was proven wrong the first day when our new house was filled with kids from the street. Neighbors came by from not only our street but nearby ones—everyone was very welcoming. We are really happy with where we ended up. The commute into downtown Anchorage has been nothing to complain about—20-30 minutes each way (so far—but we’ve been in areas such as D.C. so there is definitely a comparison factor). We enjoy sitting next to mountains (watching the sheep) and seeing all of the nature around us. The Eagle River Nature Center is 10 miles from here and trails, a waterfall, and several lakes for fishing are nearby (that we’ve found in our short time here). We are in the Ravenwood Elementary school zone which was featured recently on the news here for the new STEM program they’ve created. I don’t have a lot of information on the school as we just moved in and summer has begun, but have heard nothing but positive comments from the parents I’ve met.
Thanks for the report back! I often wonder how things worked out for people after they make the move.
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Old 05-31-2017, 02:14 PM
 
Location: Kronenwetter Wisconsin
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My daughter and her family also made the move to Eagle River this month. Her husband drove up from WI pulling a 20 foot trailer. When they got to their new home neighbors came over and helped him unload. My daughter flew up with their 2 youngest 3 weeks ago. It has been non stop busy with cookouts, campfires, and hikes with the neighbors. Very welcoming and they love it.
My daughter works in Anchorage and the drive has not been bad. There oldest daughter, 13 flies out this weekend with school being over.
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