I haven't been, but I recently had a great conversation about Alaska with a quilt buddy of mine. She and her hubby lived there for nine years and she loved, loved, LOVED it. It was only supposed to be for a year, but they stayed longer because they really enjoyed the lifestyle. All 3 of her children were born there. I tried to pin her down about what she meant by "lifestyle". She said everyone is friendly, no one locks their doors, etc. She said she watches those Alaska shows on tv and when she hears the Eskimos speaking, she feels a sense of peace and happiness come over her. What a wonderful statement that makes about a race!