I lived there from the age of 3-12, now I'm 41. I don't recognize a thing there, of course I was just a kid living there. I remember going to Chena Lake during the summer and hanging out, is that still a thing? My dad worked at West Valley high school. I pretty much went to every elementary school in Fairbanks as my parents moved around a lot. My best childhood memories were made there.
Since this video, the only remaining Blocckbuster left in America is in Oregon. Just so you know. Oh, and the Sears and Sam’s Club are now a U-Haul and Costco respectively.
Did u go visit? How did it go? Can u tell me more for a person that will be living there for about 3 years.. at the end of this year.. I’m really wanting to know anything, like a nutshell description of the town & schools..
Hello I love ur all video’s my husband got his order will be in fort wainwright on august.. How many community there? Is it easy to apply the housing on post? Which community u recommend? Let us know 🙏🏻
There are like 8 communities . We lived in the northern lights community and LOVED it. It is close to the CDC and the elementary school on base and have heated flooring, 2 living areas and the rooms and a good size . It felt like home. I will link a couple videos down below for you. They usually have a waiting list so try to get on that ASAP. Our Northern lights townhome:ua-cam.com/video/f3MBd7GhB0Q/v-deo.html A tour of Fort wainwright Army base & all of the communities (how they look from the outside) :ua-cam.com/video/aMDjo63Hyk4/v-deo.html
Actually do u have any advice for us now that ur nephew settled in or description on how it is over there? We’ll be going this year as well just found out today, towards the end of the year to ft. wainwright.. & to be honest I’m not feeling it.. just use to being where I’m at.. ugh🤷🏻♀️ “I’m trying to remain positive”
It's so pretty there! I wish there were videos like this for every duty station. It would make things so much easier being able to see the area before a PCS.
I'm sure it will. I lived on post on 9th street a stones throw from the shopette and hospital. I worked at Clothing issue facility (CIF) Assigned to hq usag. never spent anytime in the field.
My dad was stationed at the Air Force base down the long road from the Army base back in 2004. They had just got a Walmart at that point. Lowe’s was still being built and the mall had a book store and some other random shops. I HATED being in Alaska. But boy has it really changed I wouldn’t mind if we could have been stationed there in 2016 lol!!! It looks more like the lower 48’s now. I loved Fred Meyer I do wish we had that on the East Cost lol 😂
Thanks for sharing!! Boy had it grown since we were there (11 yrs ago) Half the stores you were showing weren't there!! I believe Walmart had just opened a few months before we left. My husband bought an anniversary ring at Zales there in the Bentley Mall. Great Memories!! Take care and stay positive because (as you probably know) those winter months are a little rough. We got there Dec 2001, had a 9 week old baby, postpartum kicked in real quick. After adjusting, loved the next four years and didn't want to leave. Love, love the summers!!
Oh wow .. My husband asked if you guys are still in the military? And yes I'm sure fairbanks is going to get more and more store throughout the years and probably be like Anchorage. The winter months (Thank the lord) have been pretty good. It's getting warmer every year. Yes! Love the summers too.
no unfortunately not. he retired 2010. one day i would like to take my daughter on a trip back there. she was 4 when we left so she doesn't remember to much of it. i am now in illinois near scott afb, which is about 20 miles from St louis. well thanks for writing back and wish you and your family the best!! Take care and telling hubby Thank you for his service!!
Thanks for the video we are going to move there in November. We are scared but at the same time excited about it. My husband is on the military too so we are excited and i see you videos and feel great because you make me feel more relax about the things in Alaska
I literally cried for a hour or so this morning when I found out we were coming here. But then I found your channel and now I'm looking forward to it. Thank you for making videos. It may not be much to some but y'all have really gave me the strength to be able to go through with this pcs. I was shocked to see Michaels and JoAnne. The wives on the white walls page must not live at this installation.
KWoods oh girl it is definitely not THAT bad. I was super scared and nervous when we found out we were moving here... but it wasn't as bad as I thought. Alaska is extremely beautiful. The summers are amazing times to go on road trips and let me tell you... the views are surreal. Fairbanks isn't a busy town but it has a good amount of stores here. (Wish we had dollar stores though lol) I am so happy the video helped you! When are y'all coming here? And where are you from?
We will be there in July. I was mainly upset because we just got back from Hawaii a year ago. I was thinking we were going to go crazy being secluded off again and plus this time around we have a child. I'm going to hate for her being away from family but the 3 years really goes by fast. We are in Texas now but I'm originally from SC and my husband is originally from Philly
Fort Wainwright isn't that bad. You just have to stay busy once your get here....Summers are amazing for road trips. Once you drive down to mount denali which is 2 hours away going towards anchorage you will see amazing views.
This was a right on video! I’m coming back for Xmas 2017. Is there any place to buy real tamales or do you know someone who makes them and sells them? My son will be restationed in California so coming to AK for the last time. Thanks in advance for lookin out . Merry Christmas to your family
Kickass tour ........ not sure if u all been asked or if u all have talked about it before but y don't u all live on base or if there is on base living ???? And GO COWBOYS
Makes me miss Fairbanks my family is still currently stationed in fort wainwright can't wait to come back on the 23rd
Live there back in the eighties when my than husband was in the army we was staying on fort wainwright.
I lived there from the age of 3-12, now I'm 41. I don't recognize a thing there, of course I was just a kid living there. I remember going to Chena Lake during the summer and hanging out, is that still a thing? My dad worked at West Valley high school. I pretty much went to every elementary school in Fairbanks as my parents moved around a lot. My best childhood memories were made there.
Im re-living these Alaska vlogs. My favorite! 💜
Since this video, the only remaining Blocckbuster left in America is in Oregon. Just so you know.
Oh, and the Sears and Sam’s Club are now a U-Haul and Costco respectively.
Thank you for making this video!
I cant wait to visit Fairbanks next week.♥️
Did u go visit? How did it go? Can u tell me more for a person that will be living there for about 3 years.. at the end of this year.. I’m really wanting to know anything, like a nutshell description of the town & schools..
I was up there 1990 to 1995 the only thing I recognized was pioneer park. It looks so much better!!
And this was 3 years ago. I’m sure there’s a lot more out there now.
I lived there 3 years as a kid loved it
I remember the mall I went at at Fairbanks Alaska had only 4 stores, haha
Hello I love ur all video’s my husband got his order will be in fort wainwright on august..
How many community there? Is it easy to apply the housing on post? Which community u recommend? Let us know 🙏🏻
There are like 8 communities . We lived in the northern lights community and LOVED it. It is close to the CDC and the elementary school on base and have heated flooring, 2 living areas and the rooms and a good size . It felt like home. I will link a couple videos down below for you. They usually have a waiting list so try to get on that ASAP.
Our Northern lights townhome:ua-cam.com/video/f3MBd7GhB0Q/v-deo.html
A tour of Fort wainwright Army base & all of the communities (how they look from the outside) :ua-cam.com/video/aMDjo63Hyk4/v-deo.html
Thank u so much big help info.❤️
@@TheLifeofKiara love all ur videos definitely watching all❤️
I enjoyed your video. My nephew is in the Army leaving tomorrow January 11, 2021. Are you still there, any advice that we can pass. On to him?
Actually do u have any advice for us now that ur nephew settled in or description on how it is over there? We’ll be going this year as well just found out today, towards the end of the year to ft. wainwright.. & to be honest I’m not feeling it.. just use to being where I’m at.. ugh🤷🏻♀️ “I’m trying to remain positive”
I was really interested but couldnt stand the blaring music so have to shut it off
I went to college in Fairbanks in the late 70s-early 80s. Some of the best years of my life.
We will be PCSing there in April!! Thanks for the mini tour!!!
It's so pretty there! I wish there were videos like this for every duty station. It would make things so much easier being able to see the area before a PCS.
Yes it is! I wish I can make videos on every duty station lol that would be cool. We are definitely going to record our next one.
Amazing video and amazing place...Hugs from Newark ,NJ...
Blockbuster is still in business? Wow, I haven't seen one of those in YEARS!!
YES! Lol I think that almost every time we pass though there.
I was thinking the same thing!
I live in Bend, Oregon we now (2020) have the only remaining Blockbuster. Internet killed the video star.
I was up there from 86-90. WOW has it changed a lot. someday I need to visit again. great video....:)
Next time you visit it'll probably change even more!Thank you!
I'm sure it will. I lived on post on 9th street a stones throw from the shopette and hospital. I worked at Clothing issue facility (CIF) Assigned to hq usag. never spent anytime in the field.
My dad was stationed at the Air Force base down the long road from the Army base back in 2004. They had just got a Walmart at that point. Lowe’s was still being built and the mall had a book store and some other random shops. I HATED being in Alaska. But boy has it really changed I wouldn’t mind if we could have been stationed there in 2016 lol!!! It looks more like the lower 48’s now. I loved Fred Meyer I do wish we had that on the East Cost lol 😂
Thanks for sharing!! Boy had it grown since we were there (11 yrs ago) Half the stores you were showing weren't there!! I believe Walmart had just opened a few months before we left. My husband bought an anniversary ring at Zales there in the Bentley Mall. Great Memories!! Take care and stay positive because (as you probably know) those winter months are a little rough. We got there Dec 2001, had a 9 week old baby, postpartum kicked in real quick. After adjusting, loved the next four years and didn't want to leave. Love, love the summers!!
Oh wow .. My husband asked if you guys are still in the military? And yes I'm sure fairbanks is going to get more and more store throughout the years and probably be like Anchorage. The winter months (Thank the lord) have been pretty good. It's getting warmer every year. Yes! Love the summers too.
no unfortunately not. he retired 2010. one day i would like to take my daughter on a trip back there. she was 4 when we left so she doesn't remember to much of it. i am now in illinois near scott afb, which is about 20 miles from St louis. well thanks for writing back and wish you and your family the best!! Take care and telling hubby Thank you for his service!!
Thanks for the video we are going to move there in November. We are scared but at the same time excited about it. My husband is on the military too so we are excited and i see you videos and feel great because you make me feel more relax about the things in Alaska
GREAT editing!!! Love this video and thanks to the both of y'all for sharing. 😊
Thanks so much!!
I want to go on that purple slide. Looks fun!
Thanks for the tour of your town, question is that a blockbuster I seen, I haven't seen one of those in forever, love you guys great vid
Lol yes! Still in business out here. love you too!
Kiara, thanks for doing this tour! It's really cool!
of course! Thanks for watching !
My dream is to live in Fairbanks, I'm from Brazil and my country is turning into a hell.
Look @ Kiera stepping her editing game up , great job ,
thanks!! :D
loved it, great job. the ending credits 😄
There is more stores I thought in Alaska!😋❤
thx for the video..helped me out alot! will be there soon and hoping to meet u and some others..soo far from home
I literally cried for a hour or so this morning when I found out we were coming here. But then I found your channel and now I'm looking forward to it. Thank you for making videos. It may not be much to some but y'all have really gave me the strength to be able to go through with this pcs. I was shocked to see Michaels and JoAnne. The wives on the white walls page must not live at this installation.
KWoods oh girl it is definitely not THAT bad. I was super scared and nervous when we found out we were moving here... but it wasn't as bad as I thought. Alaska is extremely beautiful. The summers are amazing times to go on road trips and let me tell you... the views are surreal. Fairbanks isn't a busy town but it has a good amount of stores here. (Wish we had dollar stores though lol) I am so happy the video helped you! When are y'all coming here? And where are you from?
We will be there in July. I was mainly upset because we just got back from Hawaii a year ago. I was thinking we were going to go crazy being secluded off again and plus this time around we have a child. I'm going to hate for her being away from family but the 3 years really goes by fast. We are in Texas now but I'm originally from SC and my husband is originally from Philly
This is such a great idea and very helpful for people pcsing, thanks.
Yes! I want to do this with out next duty station as well
Amazing video Kiara. Very professional. Thanks for show us more from Alaska.
thank youu
I'm PCS'ing to Wainwright in the summer...I have mixed emotions and so many unanswered questions, but I'm excited
Fort Wainwright isn't that bad. You just have to stay busy once your get here....Summers are amazing for road trips. Once you drive down to mount denali which is 2 hours away going towards anchorage you will see amazing views.
That's wassup y'all have all the spots out there ,never new that ;).
Amazing like any American city. Identical. Except for one thing. Almost virtually no congestion.
there a lot out there I mean not soooo much but more then I thought. nice tour!
Thanks!
I loved this video!
GReat tour Kiara, and tell Desmond I'm sorry for his loss but HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS.
Thank you and LOL !
Nice video! I would like to go to Fairbanks because I wanna see the northern lights, where may I look that?
great video
Thank you for this video! I'll be moving to Ft Wainwright soon and this video helped ease my worry ☺️
You're welcome!!! I am happy that it helped!
The Life Of The Cassells I've subscribed! You're videos are actually making me excited to move there! 😍
Travel up there couple of years ago great place.
Yes it is :)
Nice videos!
Editing on point once again...ugh I miss the Pho House😩
Thanks girl!!
Does anyone know the location of the welcome signs to alaska? I will be traveling to fairbanks soon
This was a right on video! I’m coming back for Xmas 2017. Is there any place to buy real tamales or do you know someone who makes them and sells them? My son will be restationed in California so coming to AK for the last time. Thanks in advance for lookin out . Merry Christmas to your family
sally anaya hut out in North Pole.
Small?! try living at Fort Polk Louisiana! lol
didnt know it was small!
da hora mt lindo
Kickass tour ........
not sure if u all been asked or if u all have talked about it before but y don't u all live on base or if there is on base living ???? And GO COWBOYS
Nope we don't live on base and yes there is base housing
+The Life Of The Cassells is off post really expensive?
meu sonho
We PCS there June 2017.... I'm excited
Amazing time to get here. Summers are beautiful and we have 24 hours of sunlight!
Is there a elementary or middle school on post? How is the housing there $$ (on and off post)?
Also, thanks for the video.. it was great!
Was that really a blockbuster???
lol yes!! Still in business out here.