Happy Member Moment Monday!

The weather’s great(ish), the vibes are high, and Alaskans are officially emerging from hibernation. You know what that means… tourism season is ON. This week, we’re spotlighting some seriously awesome Alaskan-owned travel and guide companies that make us want to grab binoculars and play tourist:

🌊 @alaskakayak – Paddling Seward since ’96, woman-owned, community-minded, and always down for an adventure. Their guides? Legends.

✈️ @alaskatraveldesk – Based in Southeast and absolutely not your average travel agency. Cruises, flights, island escapes—been there, booked that. Bonus: every trip supports United Way of Southeast AK.

🍻 @alaskaontap – Juneau’s only brewery tour and yes, it’s as fun as it sounds. Craft brews, killer views, and good vibes beyond downtown.

🌲@alaskavistas – No cookie-cutter tours here. Just real Wrangell locals showing you Southeast Alaska the way it deserves to be seen: wild, authentic, unforgettable.

Want more? Of course you do.
👉 Head to buyalaska.com/tourism to explore even more locally owned adventures.

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Looking for your next Alaska stay? We’ve got recs that slay.

Happy #MemberMomentMonday! This week’s post is all about finding fabulous right in our own back yard! We were blown away by these members and their amazing businesses, and we think you will be too.

🌊 @landsendalaska – Homer
At the literal end of the road, this oceanfront icon brings big views, sea otters on cue, and rooms that serve. Alaska, but make it ✨dramatic✨.

🌲 Carriage House – Girdwood
Timber-frame lodge. Deluxe cottages. A hot tub with your name on it. Cozy up and look good doing it.

💆‍♀️ @homerinnandspa – Homer
Oceanfront luxury with full spa energy. Plush king beds, glacier views, and massages that hit like vacation therapy. 10/10, no notes.

🏡 @anchoragevacationrental – Anchorage
Three comfy-chic vacation rentals hosted by a repeat Superhost (yes, every quarter). Clean, calm, and exactly where you want to land in the city.

✈️ Save this for your next in-state escape or tag a friend who needs a weekend away. Looking for more recs? Check out our directory at www.buyalaska.com for accommodation listings and so much more.

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🔥 Member Moment Monday🔥

Okay, but this time let’s make it extra! Extra awesome!

✨ @wade_handmade is a one-woman magic factory in Anchorage turning old sweaters into perfectly imperfect puppets and plushies with serious personality. She sews it all herself, snack bags included, because saving the planet should look this cute.

🦣 @schindler.gold is bringing Ice Age energy with ancient tusks, fossil ivory, and raw Klondike gold. For over 20 years, this artist has been digging up history and turning it into hand-carved, one-of-a-kind treasures. It’s prehistoric, it’s powerful, and it’s giving legendary.

🌸 @alaskasaltco isn’t just sea salt from Kachemak Bay, it’s a whole mood. They forage fireweed, roses, and peonies to create skincare and culinary salt blends that break all the rules. Bold, wild, and wildly unrefined.

🌿 @zenlemonart is crafting one-of-a-kind designs in silver, copper, glass, and feathers. Every piece is rooted in nature and made to spark joy, beauty, and that wild little connection to the earth you didn’t know you were missing.

Which one’s your fave? Or do you want them all? 👀

And if you`re looking for more Alaskan Businesses to support, check out our directory at www.buyalaska.com!

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Happy Member Moment Monday!

Ready to hype some amazing Alaskan businesses?!

🌟 Discover @snowyberrycafe , a locally owned café and confections shop dedicated to bringing exciting new treats to Alaskans! ☕✨ Known for their delightful Strawberry Dubai Cups, rich Dubai chocolate bars, and irresistible jumbo bon bons, Snowy Berry is a must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth. Come experience the magic! 🍓🍫

🌈 @rainbowfoodsak has been locally owned and operated in Fairbanks since 1980. For over 40 years, they’ve been more than just a natural foods store — they’ve been a place of connection, community, and care. In fact, they’re known for supporting sustainable businesses near and far. Stop in and feel the difference — community is at the heart of everything they do. 💛

🪵 @mark_wedekind is known for custom, original hardwood furniture— pieces that can take months to complete. However, on their site you can find smaller works that explore new lines, shapes, and ideas ✨. Each piece is one of a kind, crafted from a unique cut of wood. 🌲

💛 @crookedcreekbirch is sustainably harvested from the snowy boreal forests of Kasilof, Alaska. This small-batch syrup is a true delicacy — wild, rich, and unmistakably Alaskan. Each spring, for just three short weeks, the team taps Alaska’s majestic birch trees to collect the precious sap. It takes 110 gallons to make just one gallon of syrup — a true labor of love ❄️

If you want to learn more about shopping local, or just want to check out our directory of over a thousand locally owned businesses, check out www.buyalaska.com!

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