Buying Alaska
Buying Alaska proves that forgoing basic amenities is a reasonable tradeoff when it comes to breathtaking views and stunning wild surroundings that you can't find anywhere in the lower 48 states. Offering much more than living quarters, these properties are so in tune with the extraordinary landscape that it's often what's beyond the house that proves to be the main attraction, from the ability to hunt and fish from your back deck, to extreme seclusion on your own private island, to self-sustaining features such as smokehouses and greenhouses. However, there are also dangers that come with all the beauty, and living in this rugged and remote terrain can lead to animal attacks and brutal winters that cut you off from society.
- 2012-2015
- 3 seasons
- Destination America
- Reality
Buying Alaska proves that forgoing basic amenities is a reasonable tradeoff when it comes to breathtaking views and stunning wild surroundings that you can't find anywhere in the lower 48 states. Offering much more than living quarters, these properties are so in tune with the extraordinary landscape that it's often what's beyond the house that proves to be the main attraction, from the ability to hunt and fish from your back deck, to extreme seclusion on your own private island, to self-sustaining features such as smokehouses and greenhouses. However, there are also dangers that come with all the beauty, and living in this rugged and remote terrain can lead to animal attacks and brutal winters that cut you off from society.
Season 3 Episode Guide
31 Episodes 2014 - 2015
Episode 1
Cabin Upgrade
Sat, Sep 6, 2014 22 mins
Todd and Kristy have been living in a dry cabin in Talkeetna, Alaska for over a decade. Now that their two sons are getting older, they need to upgrade to a bigger home, one that has running water and electricity. Will a new location mean a new lifestyle?
Episode 2
Flip Flops to Snowshoes
Sat, Sep 6, 2014 22 mins
Florida natives Michael and Miranda have just moved to Alaska. Life in the Last Frontier will be nothing like what they left behind in the Sunshine State and they'll miss the sunny beach, but they're up for the adventure.
Episode 3
Log Homes and Saloons
Sat, Sep 13, 2014 21 mins
Adventurous couple, James and Erin, has been living in Anchorage for the past decade. Now that their son, Owen, is older they're looking to make the remote outpost of Talkeetna a full time home.
Episode 4
ATV Required
Sat, Sep 13, 2014 22 mins
Eric and Amanda are ready to buy their very first home in one of their favorite places to visit - Talkeetna, Alaska. But as newlyweds, every penny counts so they might have to go the extra mile - even if that means traveling off the road.
Episode 5
Growing Up Alaska
Sat, Sep 20, 2014 21 mins
Kane and Laci currently live in an apartment above their gym in Fairbanks, but it's not the Alaskan experience they're looking for. They want to move out of the city limits and into the wild,
Episode 6
Rocks to Riches
Sat, Sep 27, 2014 22 mins
Alaskan natives Cole and Amanda, who have built a successful rock-climbing business, have a budget of $3 million for their dream house in the Last Frontier state.
Episode 7
Timber Homes
Sat, Oct 4, 2014 22 mins
Newlyweds search for their dream log home.
Episode 8
Frontier Comfort
Sat, Oct 11, 2014 21 mins
A pair of Fairbanks natives want to move out of town and find a home on the river where they can enjoy their favorite outdoor activities, including snow machining, fishing and riding ATVs.
Episode 9
Mountain Home and Domes
Sat, Oct 18, 2014 22 mins
Kevin and Katelynn have toured all over Alaska but they keep coming back to the hillside town of Eagle River. It's rustic mountain living that's close to the big city of Anchorage. But no home in Alaska comes without risk... or quirks.
Episode 10
Tundra Town
Sat, Oct 25, 2014 22 mins
Arizona natives, Eric and Kendra, are relocating from the desert of Phoenix to the tundra of Delta Junction, Alaska. Will they be able to find a place they can call home in one of the most remote areas of America's last frontier?
Episode 11
Waterfront Wilderness
Sat, Nov 1, 2014 22 mins
The Mat-Su Valley has the rivers and lakes a native Alaskan like Thane dreams of. His wife Rose moved from Guam to Alaska. This unlikely couple lives off the land: hunting, fishing, and gardening and want a house where they can live Alaskan Lifestyle.
Episode 12
Alaskan Beach Town
Sat, Nov 8, 2014 21 mins
There aren't any palm trees or tropical ocean breezes in the 49th state, but you can still live a beach life style on one of Alaska's 3 million lakes. Dave and Elena are ready to find their dream Alaskan beach home.
Episode 13
Kenai Islands
Sat, Nov 15, 2014 22 mins
Tim and Natalie rent a place on the Kenai River now but they've always dreamed of living in a home on one of the river's few islands. Living in the middle of a river can be a challenge - there are no bridges to the islands and no sewage systems, either.
Episode 14
Lakes of the Last Frontier
Sat, Nov 22, 2014 22 mins
Glennallen, Alaska is home to dozens of beautiful, remote lakes. After living in their crowded B&B, that's exactly where Eric and Cynthia want to look for their new Last Frontier escape.
Episode 15
Glacier River Homes
Sat, Nov 29, 2014 22 mins
Newly engaged couple Jeff and Heather love the water so much, they are looking to find a home right on the glacier-fed Kenai River. They will look in the riverside town of Soldotna for home that gives them the water and fishing access they crave.
Episode 16
Homer Improvement
Sat, Dec 6, 2014 21 mins
Gabe and Mikela live in a dry cabin and have to haul their water from the grocery store every day. They're tired of their high maintenance home and want to upgrade to a bigger place with running water.
Episode 17
Kenai Kabins
Sat, Dec 13, 2014 21 mins
Darien and Delana are looking to buy their first house near the Kenai River. But this musical couple can't afford to break the bank, so they'll have to look for a bargain away from the river's edge.
Episode 18
Pilot's Paradise
Sat, Dec 20, 2014 22 mins
Nicole and pilot Bruce have decided to leave the Lower 48 behind and make a new life up north. With their own private plane, they can buy a house anywhere they want. The search is on for a home with a runway.
Episode 19
Frontier City
Mon, Jan 5, 2015 21 mins
Roland and Tiffany live in Alaska's biggest city, Anchorage. But the non-stop, fast-paced lifestyle is getting to be too much for their big family. They want a home within 30 minutes of downtown where they can still escape into the wilderness.
Episode 20
The Wilderness Man
Wed, Jan 7, 2015 30 mins
Bud Jacque is a former Merchant Marine looking for his Alaskan wilderness home with his wife, Susan. He's a man of simple tastes; all he wants is a great view, and somewhere he can spend his days hunting and fishing. There's a gem with a fish cleaning station, greenhouse, smoker and stunning vistas, but Susan may need more amenities before she's ready to call it home.
Episode 21
Million Air
Mon, Jan 12, 2015 21 mins
Wes and Angela own an air taxi company in Alaska. He flies the plane and she runs the office. They want to land a million dollar dream home and can fly anywhere in the state to find it. But if they can't agree on the location, their search may be grounded
Episode 22
Big Wheels and Big Deals
Mon, Jan 19, 2015 21 mins
Ron and Lacey have a big truck and a small budget for their new home. They're willing to sacrifice space for the truck to be right on a lake near Big Lake, Alaska, but can they find enough room for their whole family?
Episode 23
Trailblazers
Mon, Jan 26, 2015 22 mins
An ATV mechanic and his girlfriend look for a home with access to Alaska's epic backwoods trails.
Episode 24
Glacier City
Mon, Feb 2, 2015 22 mins
Karie moved from Kansas to Alaska to live out a childhood dream of building a cabin in the mountains. When she met builder Robbie, they ended up building a relationship instead of a home. Now, these two are on the hunt to find the perfect rustic home!
Episode 25
Dog Mushing Millionaires
Mon, Feb 9, 2015 21 mins
Mike and Lorraine are Alaskan entrepreneurs who have turned his construction skills and her dog mushing glacier tours into gold - they're millionaires! And they're looking for a million-dollar property in the Alaskan city.
Episode 26
Secret City
Mon, Feb 16, 2015 22 mins
Unless you're flying over Alaska's isolated village of Seldovia, you may not even know it exists. Pilot Jaime and his girlfriend Dusty take to the sky to find their own piece of this remote town on a tight budget of $125,000.
Episode 27
Treehouse Tour
Mon, Feb 23, 2015 22 mins
Jeremy and Danielle are newlyweds who want to buy their first home in Homer, Alaska but they don't have a lot of money. Fortunately, in Homer they can live the Alaskan dream for only $150,000 - it just might not be the dream they had in mind.
Episode 28
Escape from Juneau
Mon, Mar 2, 2015 21 mins
John and Elise are newlyweds living in downtown Juneau, the busiest cruise ship port in Alaska. They're looking to escape the crowds and land a property where they can relax.
Episode 29
Gold Town
Mon, Mar 9, 2015 22 mins
River guides, Brian and Alisa, want to put their adventurous lifestyle to the test by looking at some remote wilderness cabins in Haines, the adventure capital of Alaska.
Episode 30
Fishy Business
Mon, Mar 16, 2015 22 mins
In the small fishing village of Haines, Harry and Genny are looking to move away from their neighbor - Harry's fish cannery business. To escape the smell, they'll search far and wide, from handmade log homes, to a remote island!
Episode 31
Rainforest Cabins
Mon, Mar 23, 2015 21 mins
In the Alaskan rainforest of Juneau, Bryan and Amy want to leave their trailer home behind for a bigger house. Alaska's state capital is the most expensive city in the state, so to find a house in their budget they'll need to look in some far off places.