St. George, AK

Perched on a windswept island far out in the Bering Sea, St. George is a tiny, tight-knit Unangan community surrounded by rugged ocean scenery. Life here moves at a quiet pace centered on the seasons, subsistence traditions, and commercial halibut fishing, with towering sea cliffs that host millions of nesting seabirds every summer. Essential services include a small school, a health clinic, and regular flights connecting the island to the mainland. Moving to St. George means embracing a peaceful, deeply self-reliant lifestyle where everyone knows their neighbors.