Aspen Hotels – Haines
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…
Category Archives: Culture and History
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Alaska Wild Bear Photography
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Yakima
The annual MLK Jr. Day parade and celebration is coming up, and it’s the perfect end to a long weekend. The Dr. MLK Jr. Commemoration Committee and the Yakima chapter of the NAACP collaborate for the event and host a full three days of events starting with a basketball tournament on Friday and Saturday…
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Sea World/Whale Rider Galleries
There’s magic in the air, and no trip to Haines is complete without visiting the Sea World/Whale Rider Galleries. Founded by artist Tresham Gregg, visitors are welcomed to climb aboard the Galactic Spirit Canoe for a trip like no other—straight into the wild imagination of a native Alaskan artist. The multi-medium fantasy artist commands…
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Hammer Museum
The friendly and knowledgeable staff have heard every “hammer time” joke you can dream up—and have a few of their own. How can a museum all about hammers be such a blast? You’ll be surprised to discover the intriguing history behind this common tool, and the Hammer Museum is dedicated to preserving the history,…
