Oh, Alaska… where the odds are good but the goods are odd. That motto applies to so many things in the great 49th state. We have a tendency to push the envelope and just kinda sorta live in our own wild realm up here. It’s what keeps things interesting and keeps anyone from ever thinking that we will ever be okay with blending in with those lower 48’ers. These signs in the last frontier will probably have you laughing out loud, shaking your head or just being completely bewildered. You see, that whole “politically correct” thing doesn’t really seem to matter when it comes to displaying signage in Alaska. The wow factor is way more interesting anyway. See for yourself…
- One stop shopping. Fast, easy, convenient. Only in Alaska!
Flickr - Travis
- Moose xing. Next 4 miles, and well… pretty much every other mile after that. Must be a concentrated population area?
Flickr - Scot Nelson
- We are very crabby about those who don’t love crab. Like, VERY crabby.
Flickr - _T604
- Nothing like taking the beautiful mountain and ocean scenery on the Turnagain Arm and shooting up a sign in a populated area. Yup, you’re definitely in Alaska.
Flickr - Brian
- But did you die?
Flickr - Abby Cameron
- Must yield to the mushers and their athletes. There a lot of these signs up all over the state and we love it!
Flickr - Amy Goodman
- Online dating in Alaska? Pssh, we’ll just put up a billboard. You say desperate. We say ambitious and goal oriented.
Flickr - Amy Meredith
- Accuracy is so overrated. You’re in Alaska. Staring at a mileage marker on the pipeline. Just appreciate your surroundings and don’t concern yourself with perfection. It’s not like you have to fill up your gas tank or anything. Oh wait…
Flickr - Ann Glenn
- So, about bar hopping? Maybe we should just Netflix and chill? Good idea.
Flickr - Antonio Bovino
- We call this… a town that has their priorities straight in life.
Flickr - shirley binn
- Pedestrians may be present and hiding in the bushes with hula hoops. Watch out!
Flickr - Antti T. Nissinen
- With a population of around 7, getting laid in Chicken is so worthy of bragging about that they decided to put it on a sign.
Flickr - Arthur Chapman
- Even though there is a pull out area right in front of you, don’t you dare stop and take photos of those stunning snow-capped mountains!
Flickr - Bob Simmons
- Because it has become an epidemic, this sign has been voted on and deemed necessary for the safety and well-being of everyone involved.
Flickr - Travis
- So, it’s like Russian Roulette? Watch where you step, hop scotch!
Flickr - caliseashel
- Just in case you forgot that you’re in the middle of nowhere driving across a border, here is a huge reminder smarty pants.
Flickr - chuck t
- Just an international relations lesson at its finest.
Flickr - dgershwin
- And if you live to tell about it without several broken bones, you might get a small round of applause.
Flickr - David Weekly
- That’s right, those beautiful ‘swans a swimmin’ will bite small children. Sorry kids, you’ll just have to sit in the car and watch mommy and daddy.
Flickr - Ed Keith
- Long story short, it’s in your best interest to visit Alaska before you die. Or “B4UDIE!”
Flickr - Elf Sternberg
- Ladies, please read the instruction manual before you go potty. Apparently you’ve forgotten how to use your manners.
Flickr - Jeff Bailey
- I mean… those polar bears though? And they say “almost doesn’t count.” They look pretty happy so we just might have to disagree with that.
Flickr - Jeff Moser
- Dontcha know it, though! Just right off the back deck in Wasilla.
Flickr - Jeffrey L. Cohen
- Perfection is so overrated. Honesty is where it’s at.
Flickr - Jessica Spengler
- Keep those cigs outta here. Because the puffins said so.
Flickr - kat
- Sorry friends, BBQs and cold brews on sunny days are just not an option. It’s for your own safety. And for the safety of the bears, of course. Totally logical.
Flickr - Melissa Cuppett
- One of those real classy joints that attract a super mellow, relaxed crowd. Right?
Flickr - noah.w
- How lucky are we to live in a state where dumpsters can be transformed into beautiful artwork. Pretty awesome if you ask us!
Flickr - Paxson Woelber
- Want to take on a long walk on that beautiful beach? Yeah, might be a good idea to hold off on that thought. If you want to live and stuff.
Flickr - Robbie Shade
- Skagway keeping it real classy. You know, for history lesson purposes.
Flickr - Rod Brazier
What is the funniest or most unbelievable sign that you’ve ever seen in the last frontier? We’d love to see your photos!
Flickr - Travis
Flickr - Scot Nelson
Flickr - _T604
Flickr - Brian
Flickr - Abby Cameron
Flickr - Amy Goodman
Flickr - Amy Meredith
Flickr - Ann Glenn
Flickr - Antonio Bovino
Flickr - shirley binn
Flickr - Antti T. Nissinen
Flickr - Arthur Chapman
Flickr - Bob Simmons
Flickr - caliseashel
Flickr - chuck t
Flickr - dgershwin
Flickr - David Weekly
Flickr - Ed Keith
Flickr - Elf Sternberg
Flickr - Jeff Bailey
Flickr - Jeff Moser
Flickr - Jeffrey L. Cohen
Flickr - Jessica Spengler
Flickr - kat
Flickr - Melissa Cuppett
Flickr - noah.w
Flickr - Paxson Woelber
Flickr - Robbie Shade
Flickr - Rod Brazier
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