RE: North to Alaska
I went 11 years ago and had a blast. My wife has a family up there and a few cabins around the state. You can go to the official web site for Alaska and find out what is in season. Be prepared to pay some money for license and tags because they are proud of their animals. If I were you, I would bring a GPS with you. If you walk into the woods you will quickly discover the last 50 yards looks likewhere your currently standing. It's very tough to back track the same way you came in.
I wish you luck and wish I was going with you.