“The reception I’ve received here in Alaska has been fantastic. The people are incredibly warm; they are committed to this place.  There’s a camaraderie I think that pulls people together here given the shared challenges and joy of living in this beautiful place.  And they’re welcoming of visitors and they very much want to share this beauty with folks from, not only the lower 48, but around the world.  So my message I guess I’ll bring back is ‘Alaska’s open for visitors, it’s got some of the best hunting and sporting activities on the planet, its got some of the most magnificent landscapes and we’ve got gorgeous national parks and we’ve got gorgeous wildlife refuges and I know the BLM lands are beautiful as well.’