I have lived in North Pole, Alaska my entire life. It has been a fun experience, defined my personality into what it is today, and given me a place I am proud to call home. Most of all, though, growing up in North Pole, Alaska has allowed me to develop a love for living in a place with a small population, the space and appropriate weather for outdoor recreation, the natural beauty, a relaxed style of living, and people I have close relationships with.
             North Pole is a very small, spread out town. But at the same time, it is not too spread out and there are enough people around in order to feel safe. North Pole, having a population of approximately 32,000 people, is not overpopulated like many cities in the lower fourty-eight are. Living in a city with a small population has many benefits that I enjoy such as lots of outdoor space, a relaxed style of living, and the opportunity to have close relationships with many people. On the contrary, a largely populated city is crowded with many houses and buildings, has a fast paced style of living, and has less opportunity to build close relationships with people. Also, having a small population gives people more privacy and personal space, giving them more freedom to do what they want. They don't have to worry about what their neighbors will think about anything.
             Alaska has a lot of open space and the perfect weather to allow for a variety of outdoor recreational activities. The snowy winters allow for snow machining and skiing. Boating and water skiing at the lake or swimming in the gravel pit is perfect for our hot summer days. Fall time activities include hiking in the hills and picking wild berries. My favorite is going for muddy four wheeler rides in the spring time. Me and my brother go to a gravel pit near our house when it is really muddy right after the snow melts. We ride our Yamaha Big Bear four wheelers through the water and m
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