I visited Alaska this summer and they live totally different lives there than the rest of the United States. It seems like they aren't even part of our culture. Everything was different there. Some towns you couldn't even drive too and there was no cell phone service or internet. I felt like I was in the middle of nowhere for most of the trip. Things are really expensive there and the towns are small. The weather is totally different than anywhere else, it's so cold there. The people were all so nice and welcoming. Alaska truly was an amazing place to experience, but I don't think I would ever want to live there. Those people are brave. Life would totally be different.