Lived in AK for a long time and earlier this year I bought a place in SE AK. Have traveled back and forth at least once a year for 20 years. I love it here in NW Florida but the hunting and fishing up there are so good it would make this place look kind of silly. If you ever need any help or have any questions shoot me an IM and I'll help if I can. Headed up this November to hunt Sitka Blacktails and taking the marine highway from Bellingham. If you ever decide to pull a trailer or boat up there and intend to use the marine highway, keep in mind the rates after November 1st are about a third of what they are in the summertime. Best of luck to you.