Alaska is a land of superlatives (as the tourist brochure says.)

It's more than twice the size of Texas.
(The second largest state in the U.S.)

It has more coastline than all of the rest of the U.S. combined.

There are more than twice as many caribou as people in the state.

Kodiak Island is the second largest island in the U.S.

It is the Northern most, Western most, and Eastern most point in the U.S.

Okay . . . you get the idea. Seeing all of what Alaska has to offer is nearly impossible on a vacation. You might want to check out ( http://www.alaska.com/akcom/regions/ ) and read about the different regions of Alaska and select a couple of the most interesting to you. All of them have their own charm, beauty, and attractions. See what appeals to you and then post some specific questions for the Alaskans on the board. It's a lovely place, and I do hope you come for a visit.