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05-12-2009, 09:51 AM
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Must have souveniers
I'm visiting in June with a ladies tour group and was trying to plan my souvenier budget. we're starting in Anchorage, and visiting Seward, Kenai Fjords Natl Park, Girdwood, Whittier, Taking the ferry to Valdez, Chitina, McCarthy, Kennicott Lodge, Talkeetna and Denali.
I'm not into knick knacks, other than travel plates, but if something is unique enough I'd consider it. What are some souveniers that you'd consider a must have? I've heard that caribou sausage is a must and Qiviut sounds fabulous but I dont think I'd need something like that here in SC (and I dont think I can afford it, lol). I dont care for fish, so salmon is out. We have gold mining here so Gold doesn't thrill me that much either (though I'd try it for fun). Any superb Alaksan liquor? I'm a hunter (huntress) , so are there any cool knives?
any other recommendations?
THANKS!
Robin
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05-12-2009, 09:53 AM
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I live in NC but my heart is in Alaska
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Alaska, where women win the Iditarod and men mush poodles!
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Native walrus ivory carvings & oosik were what I brought back with me.
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05-12-2009, 09:55 AM
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Location: Palmer
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My favorite souvenirs are things I found when I was there. And they are free. For example, I have a couple hand made gill net floats from my old home town on the Innoko and an old rusty ax head from the time I hiked into Kanatak. Those are the kinds of things I look for as souvenirs.
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05-12-2009, 10:07 AM
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Rationally looking at all sides
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Interior AK
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I'd have to agree with Marty... my best souvenirs were things I found in my travels. Like the palm-sized chunk of agate I found by the side of a river. Take a camera and forget about the tchotchkes! A scrapbook of photos, ticket stubs, maps and found treasures makes for better memories... even if you aren't the crafty sort 
If you do decide to buy any souvenirs, make sure they either have a Made in Alaska (bear and cub) or Authentic Native Handicraft (silver hand) logo... otherwise, you're just buying cheapo crap.
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05-12-2009, 10:31 AM
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I live in NC but my heart is in Alaska
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Alaska, where women win the Iditarod and men mush poodles!
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By the way there is no such thing as Alaskan Tanzanite.
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05-12-2009, 10:52 AM
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Not a member
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Barrow,AK
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I agree, the best things are the stuff you find !!
Last edited by JessE86; 05-12-2009 at 11:06 AM..
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05-12-2009, 11:04 AM
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Wal Mike's at Petersville, (Talkeetna area) has smaller Baleen for $45.00..
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05-12-2009, 11:09 AM
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Rationally looking at all sides
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Interior AK
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True - not every real artisan is part of the tag program, and that certainly doesn't make their stuff junk. It's just really hard for a tourist to know who to trust and who's ripping them off when they're only in town for a few hours. Maybe that's why I avoid tchotckes |
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05-12-2009, 11:31 AM
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Livin Life Down A Long Dirt Road
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: I live in Alaska but my heart is in Sweden
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Take lot's of pictures. Those will be your best souvenieres. I can't spell souvaneirs but you will find many unique rocks darn near anywhere you go. You could also stop in Sterling and buy a T-Shirt!
We have some Alaska brand beers that might work for ya.
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05-12-2009, 02:21 PM
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Yes! I agree....I took back to Louisiana driftwood from Homer, Alaska.
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