As Seen on TV: A Dose of Alaska Reality Television and How to Experience It for Yourself
From TV shows featuring traditional Alaska careers like fishing, mining and aviation to programs highlighting Alaskan women looking for love, reality television can’t seem to get enough of the 49th state.
One of the first Alaska reality shows, “Deadliest Catch” is now in its ninth season, and “Bering Sea Gold” is going strong in its second season. Watching these exciting Alaska TV shows is sure to get anyone excited to experience the Great Land first hand.
One of the newest shows featuring Alaskans and the beautiful environment that surrounds them, “Ultimate Survival Alaska” follows eight men dropped by bush plane in the middle of the Alaska wilderness. It’s a test of survival and one that only the most experienced outdoorsmen would dare to take on. Lucky for you, you don’t have to be alone in the wilderness without modern amenities to experience many of the same scenic Alaska areas that the survivalists do on TV. Choose from a variety of Gray Line Alaska multi-day tours that take you in the to the heart of the Alaska interior. Although you’ll be enveloped by the same rugged Alaska landscape that the men from “Ultimate Survival Alaska” compete in, with one of our multi-day tours you’ll be treated to comfortable accommodations and warm Alaska hospitality along your journey.
In contrast to the shows focused on overcoming the elements and beating the odds, “Buying Alaska” is lighthearted and focuses on the Alaska housing market, the quirkiness as well as the diamonds in the rough. Each episode focuses on one homebuyer as they are shown three properties to find their ideal Alaska getaway. Potential buyers are shown homes all over the state with many expressing plans to use the property as a base camp for hunting and fishing expeditions. One of the most sought after places for recreational property in Alaska is along the Kenai Peninsula. After taking an escorted Gray Line Alaska tour to Seward for an adventure cruise, you may want to invest in some Alaska property of your own! You can even test out a night or two staying on the Kenai at the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge.
Whatever your viewing pleasure, there’s likely an Alaska reality TV show for you. Click here for a comprehensive list of all the Alaska reality TV from past and present.
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