I just started watching this series. I’m born and raised in Alaska. Lived there my whole life, 33 years. Had to move to Colorado in 2020 for family. I have to say that I am so very impressed with how well you two documented my home state. Parts of this had me in tears with home sickness. Thank you.
Wow, thank you so much. Thank you for taking the time to write this to us. It really, truly means so much to get this kind of feedback, especially from some born and raised in Alaska. Your words hit home. Thank you.
Don’t worry, the fair never ever ever changes. You can come back any or every year and nothing is different. Been going since 1980 when I was born. It’s the exact same
This video is incredible. You guys do an incredible job of educating your audience in this video. We are adjusting our schedule to include the fair in 2024. We are slipping it in between when our kids visit in early August to see Fairbanks & Denali and our second stay in Denali later in August. We cannot believe we are leaving for Alaska in about 10 weeks. Four weeks to get to the Canadian border in Montana and a little over two weeks through Canada we will start our four month Alaskan adventure. You guys have a big influence on our experience. Who know how things work out by a chance opportunity to park in a parking lot in Anchorage in October 2022.
Oh awesome!!! Word to the wise - they bring in the veggies about a week INTO the fair! This we didn't know and went a couple days after the fair opened, and the veggies weren't there. I had to go back to see and film the veggies. Dang. I totally should have written that into the script. I would definitely check the fair schedule and see when they have the weigh off events - that for sure will let you know when the veggies will be there!
I have lived my whole life in Alaska (currently, 20 mins from the fairgrounds). I love it here so much. I just discovered your channel yesterday and it has been such a treat catching up on all of your Alaska videos. You do an excellent job of characterizing this amazing place and I love that you really take your time exploring. I could watch these videos for hours.
Hi there! Oh, we're so happy you found us! And wow, that is a huge compliment coming from someone who has lived their whole life in Alaska. Thank you so so much! Happy you are on the journey with us now!
Very informative. I used to stay one summer at Knik, and rode my bike into Palmer on the weekends. When I was a kid, we used to stop at the U-Pick carrot farm and make a haul of the sweetest and loveliest fresh specimens that we'd store in dirt in a large wooden crate in the root cellar, and sneak downstairs for a handful. Just wipe the dirt off. The dance at 10:36 looked like 'Going on a Whale Hunt' that we learned in school.
It's wonderful how you've captured so many local twists. I love a state fair. The seal skinning was really cool. The Japanese drumming technique at the end was new to me.
Good for you guys! So many UA-camrs would be scared to death to show a seal being butchered on their channels. Way to keep it real. I love it. The whole episode was pure quality. Pretty much what I've come to expect from you guys.
On top of just going places and clips of scenes, these videos stand out high among the pack come to the research from which the audience can learn something. May that be history, culture, current issues, and most of all, natural environment. That’s why we extend our necks in looking forward to the next video posted. Thank you for all your efforts.
Another beautiful video -- and now we'll put this on our list to see when we head to Alaska. The OCD in me wants to let you know that at 21:50 the "Antique Tractor Pull" lower third and chapter notation is repeated for the chainsaw sculpture section.... just in case you can edit and re-render (assuming you're OCD as well). Amazing camera, writing, and editing work on this one.
You guys captured the fair with great attention to detail, yet the content is very approachable. We are really bummed that we will miss the fair by just a few days this year. I didn't realize the timing of this until after I had booked our time in Denali, and we can't change that now. We will be in Palmer for a few days right before the fair, so perhaps we will still be able to see some interesting things. Do you have any recommendations for must-see attractions or activities in the Palmer area during that time? Thanks for making this video; we truly admire your content creation! :)
Aw shucks, that’s a bummer. But also hurray for your Denali adventure! When in Palmer definitely check out the Visitor Center museum + garden. Also stop in quick at the Colony House - it’s one block from the Visitor Center, so nice and convenient! And then Jose and I were talking about this over breakfast…if you time you should definitely go up into Hatcher Pass and visit Independence Mine! ua-cam.com/video/qhGiy5KsBUw/v-deo.htmlsi=O8CvdO9-YrHXJysU
Have you ever seen some goats climbing a big river damm to lick the very important salt from the surface. Feels like gravity has no impact to them. They are such great climbers.
Yes, they are amazing! Here in Alaska there are wild goats and sheep that live on rock mountainsides, as if it were flat ground. Absolutely incredible!
I like the NatGeo style of your videos. Keep it up, plus consistency, and I'm sure your channel will grow. I've watched TruckHouseLife channel go from 12k subs to almost 430k subs in one year, and he has been at 12k level for years. Btw, try doing a collab with him. He's also a singer. Best of luck! I migrated to US from mother Ukraine 16 years ago, and Alaska has been on my bucket list for a while. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
Thank you so much for your encouraging comment. We are so happy you are enjoying our videos! We would definitely love to collaborate with TruckHouseLife, we’ll reach out to them. I (José) have visited your home land and I loved it! So sad what’s going on there right now. Hopefully the war will end soon!
@@ArtWeThereYet Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. What part of Ukraine did you visit? How long ago was that? Ukraine's history has been very dynamic since the 1990s)) The war is horrible, and hopefully it'll end soon!
You know, I'm not sure! The veggies were all there, sans the people who grew them, and we were so fixated on filming we weren't paying too much attention to the names on the veggies!
We hear you, it was also hard for us to witness this, as we are not used to see this kind of animals to be slaughter. At the same time we understand the historical and cultural importance of this practice for native alaskan. For them this is not just a matter of culture, most importantly, to them, this is a matter of survival. We were very lucky to learn about the way of life of native alaskans, especially coming directly from them!
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🎉POLL TIME!🎉Pick the winner! Your top giant veggie at the Fair?
The giant beet was new to me. That was incredible. You see giant pumpkins every year.
@@burninoutloud Yeah, that beet was UNREAL right?!?! It helps to see it in contrast to a normal sized beet. Just crazy!
I just started watching this series. I’m born and raised in Alaska. Lived there my whole life, 33 years. Had to move to Colorado in 2020 for family. I have to say that I am so very impressed with how well you two documented my home state. Parts of this had me in tears with home sickness. Thank you.
Wow, thank you so much. Thank you for taking the time to write this to us. It really, truly means so much to get this kind of feedback, especially from some born and raised in Alaska. Your words hit home. Thank you.
Don’t worry, the fair never ever ever changes. You can come back any or every year and nothing is different. Been going since 1980 when I was born. It’s the exact same
Yeah like murdering a seal.
This video is incredible. You guys do an incredible job of educating your audience in this video. We are adjusting our schedule to include the fair in 2024. We are slipping it in between when our kids visit in early August to see Fairbanks & Denali and our second stay in Denali later in August. We cannot believe we are leaving for Alaska in about 10 weeks. Four weeks to get to the Canadian border in Montana and a little over two weeks through Canada we will start our four month Alaskan adventure. You guys have a big influence on our experience. Who know how things work out by a chance opportunity to park in a parking lot in Anchorage in October 2022.
Oh awesome!!! Word to the wise - they bring in the veggies about a week INTO the fair! This we didn't know and went a couple days after the fair opened, and the veggies weren't there. I had to go back to see and film the veggies. Dang. I totally should have written that into the script. I would definitely check the fair schedule and see when they have the weigh off events - that for sure will let you know when the veggies will be there!
I have lived my whole life in Alaska (currently, 20 mins from the fairgrounds). I love it here so much. I just discovered your channel yesterday and it has been such a treat catching up on all of your Alaska videos. You do an excellent job of characterizing this amazing place and I love that you really take your time exploring. I could watch these videos for hours.
Hi there! Oh, we're so happy you found us! And wow, that is a huge compliment coming from someone who has lived their whole life in Alaska. Thank you so so much! Happy you are on the journey with us now!
I loved every minute of this travel experience that you’ve shared. Thank you.
So glad you enjoyed it, Ingrid!
Crazy! And great show once again. Glad i can follow your journey still
Yes, totally crazy right?? So happy you’re on the journey with us!
Wow, what a super awesome video! Alaskans put on an incredible fair and thank you for allowing us to see and enjoy it, too!!!!
Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed the fair!
Another fabulous tour filled with history! Gracias
Thank you for supporting the channel! These episodes wouldn’t be possible without you!
Loving it. I am binge watching it... well sort of... 4-5 videos a day... I love the Amazing drumming.. and Diggin for gold.
Rock on! Thank you so much for watching our videos, it makes us very happy to know you are enjoying them☺️
Very informative. I used to stay one summer at Knik, and rode my bike into Palmer on the weekends. When I was a kid, we used to stop at the U-Pick carrot farm and make a haul of the sweetest and loveliest fresh specimens that we'd store in dirt in a large wooden crate in the root cellar, and sneak downstairs for a handful. Just wipe the dirt off. The dance at 10:36 looked like 'Going on a Whale Hunt' that we learned in school.
What awesome memories!
It's wonderful how you've captured so many local twists. I love a state fair. The seal skinning was really cool. The Japanese drumming technique at the end was new to me.
So happy you enjoyed the video! The Alaska State Fair is one of a kind!
Good for you guys! So many UA-camrs would be scared to death to show a seal being butchered on their channels. Way to keep it real. I love it. The whole episode was pure quality. Pretty much what I've come to expect from you guys.
Thank you, that's really sweet to say 🙏
On top of just going places and clips of scenes, these videos stand out high among the pack come to the research from which the audience can learn something. May that be history, culture, current issues, and most of all, natural environment.
That’s why we extend our necks in looking forward to the next video posted.
Thank you for all your efforts.
Thank you so much, we really appreciate this feedback and encouragement!! 🙏🙏
@@ArtWeThereYet
Your channel definitely ranks high in our Best Found in UA-cam category.
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Beautiful
Thank you! Cheers!
Another beautiful video -- and now we'll put this on our list to see when we head to Alaska. The OCD in me wants to let you know that at 21:50 the "Antique Tractor Pull" lower third and chapter notation is repeated for the chainsaw sculpture section.... just in case you can edit and re-render (assuming you're OCD as well). Amazing camera, writing, and editing work on this one.
Ooh good catch! I hate it when errors like that slip through the cracks!
You guys captured the fair with great attention to detail, yet the content is very approachable. We are really bummed that we will miss the fair by just a few days this year. I didn't realize the timing of this until after I had booked our time in Denali, and we can't change that now. We will be in Palmer for a few days right before the fair, so perhaps we will still be able to see some interesting things. Do you have any recommendations for must-see attractions or activities in the Palmer area during that time? Thanks for making this video; we truly admire your content creation! :)
Aw shucks, that’s a bummer. But also hurray for your Denali adventure!
When in Palmer definitely check out the Visitor Center museum + garden. Also stop in quick at the Colony House - it’s one block from the Visitor Center, so nice and convenient!
And then Jose and I were talking about this over breakfast…if you time you should definitely go up into Hatcher Pass and visit Independence Mine! ua-cam.com/video/qhGiy5KsBUw/v-deo.htmlsi=O8CvdO9-YrHXJysU
Have you ever seen some goats climbing a big river damm to lick the very important salt from the surface. Feels like gravity has no impact to them. They are such great climbers.
Yes, they are amazing! Here in Alaska there are wild goats and sheep that live on rock mountainsides, as if it were flat ground. Absolutely incredible!
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I like the NatGeo style of your videos. Keep it up, plus consistency, and I'm sure your channel will grow. I've watched TruckHouseLife channel go from 12k subs to almost 430k subs in one year, and he has been at 12k level for years. Btw, try doing a collab with him. He's also a singer. Best of luck! I migrated to US from mother Ukraine 16 years ago, and Alaska has been on my bucket list for a while. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
Thank you so much for your encouraging comment. We are so happy you are enjoying our videos! We would definitely love to collaborate with TruckHouseLife, we’ll reach out to them.
I (José) have visited your home land and I loved it! So sad what’s going on there right now. Hopefully the war will end soon!
@@ArtWeThereYet Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. What part of Ukraine did you visit? How long ago was that? Ukraine's history has been very dynamic since the 1990s)) The war is horrible, and hopefully it'll end soon!
Was there a lot of Hmong people there showing their Veg? The reason I ask is they are known for being good farmers and a lot have moved to Alaska.
You know, I'm not sure! The veggies were all there, sans the people who grew them, and we were so fixated on filming we weren't paying too much attention to the names on the veggies!
U guys Rock! Lol
Thank you!
Everything was okay here in Alaska except the killing of the poor seal.
We hear you, it was also hard for us to witness this, as we are not used to see this kind of animals to be slaughter. At the same time we understand the historical and cultural importance of this practice for native alaskan. For them this is not just a matter of culture, most importantly, to them, this is a matter of survival. We were very lucky to learn about the way of life of native alaskans, especially coming directly from them!
Why would you cut a seal open that is horrible
It is all in the context of why it is done! We invite you to read about native alaskans way of life, it is facinating!