If your looking at flying in Alaska, it would not hurt to take a peek at that rather large piece of land to the east. Flying in the Canadian arctic is a great experience as well. Add to that getting a visa "may" be easier in Canada. I stress maybe. Same deal though, you have to show up and prove you want to do it. Lots of incredible flying from Alaska all the way to Greenland. A massive and breath taking landscape.....Bush pilots are a breed unlike any other, no matter where the border lies.
Good luck