Imagine a town where your daily commute doesn’t involve traffic lights—but a bush plane. In remote corners of Alaska and the U.S., several communities exist without any road access. One of the most famous is Barrow (Utqiaġvik), the northernmost city in the United States.

Here, traditional vehicles are replaced by snowmobiles, sled dogs, or aircraft. Supplies arrive by air or seasonal barges. And in winter, the only road is snow—literally.

These towns often have small populations and rely heavily on local knowledge and resilience. The result? A unique lifestyle where “road trip” takes on a whole new meaning.

So next time you complain about potholes, remember: some Americans live their whole lives without ever needing a highway.