I don't have the answer to your question, but did want to welcome you.
I've been through your neck of the woods - 28 years ago!!! Can't believe it was that long ago!!!
A girlfriend from college called me in NY, asked me to drive up to Alaska with her from Santa Barbara, California. I had never been to either place, and was fresh out of college without a job, so I figured, why not??? We drove up the coast all the way til the Alaska highway and continued on up. Of course, the highway was NOT paved in those days - I've heard it has been since!
I met my husband in Alaska - he's from NJ (go figure!). I love the name you chose for this website - I miss the auroras! We were supposed to have some rare ones here recently, but of course the sky was cloudy that nite. I also miss the mid-night sun - what a blast that was - playing volleyball outside at 2a.m. and not noticing the time...
Please tell us some more about yourself? What kinds of gardens do you have in the all night sun? Have you lived there all your life? Ever get to the lower 48?
You brought back some wonderful memories for me. Looking forward to hearing more about you!