This well-known beer festival first appeared in 1992, making it Alaska’s oldest craft beer festival! The ‘Great Alaska Craftbeer and Home Brew Festival’ takes place at the Southeast Alaska State Fair each Memorial Day weekend and is a rite of spring in Haines. It is also a non-profit event that gives back to the Alaskan…
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Great Alaska Craft Beer & Home Brew Festival
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Cool and Unusual Places in Alaska
Maybe you have already heard about the common things or places that you can do and visit in Alaska, like hiking, kayaking or maybe observing some wildlife creatures. But wait, have you ever heard about the unusual and yet cool places that you can visit in Alaska? Just like these: Hammer Museum Hammer Museum, believe…
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Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center
A local treasure, the Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center can be found at 09 Chilkat Ave. in the heart of Haines. Connected to the Bald Eagle Preserve Visitor Center, scheduled guided tours often take place at 2 p.m. for $35 per person, but visitors are always welcome to explore on their own self-guided tours during…
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Alaska Wild Bear Photography
Haines is home to a variety of fantastic art galleries, including Alaska Wild Bear Photography featuring the work of Brian Staurseth. In addition to sharing his photography from around Alaska, Staurseth is also available for portraits, weddings—and even passport photos! Part art gallery curator and part available photographer, if you’re looking for a professional…