We moved to Alaska in 04 and we loved it. The drive here was to die for!! When we got here we bought a home in Willow, big mistake it is colder than the valley and the drive can get very long year after year. We decided to sell it after two years and buy something closer but still outside of town. We are very happy that we moved here and our kids love it but me and my husband are ready to sale and move back to the lower 48, of course we will drive back because it is sooo beautiful. I think everybody should enjoy the beauty of Alaska once in their life!!!!! Good luck on you adventure. Let me know if you have any questions, I”ll try to help.