The Hammer Museum
Hammer Musuem owner, Dave Pahl is giving Haines global attention. Planter's Peanuts has chosen to promote its new Big Nut Bar by focusing on the 'biggest' things in the world. From an 11-foot tall motorcycle in California to the largest limo in Australia, the Hammer Museum in Haines, Alaska is geographically featured on the promotional page for Planter's Big Nut Bar. Located at the outside entrance of The Hammer Museum, Dave has built a 19-foot, 18-inch hammer carved from a Spruce tree. This extra large hand tool is one of more than 1500 hammers displayed at Pahl's Hammer Museum. Way to go Dave! Thanks for all you do for Haines.

New Border Regulations
Effective June 1, 2009, all US and Canadian travelers entering the US by land and sea must have a valid passport to denote citizenship and identity. This requirement includes passengers boarding Alaska Marine Highway System ferries in Prince Rupert. Travelers who do not present documents denoting citizenship and identity may be delayed as US Customs and Border Protection officers attempt to verify citizenship and identity. Americans traveling to Canada need to take picture ID, birth certificate, and a driver’s license.

For more information regarding entry into the US or Canada visit the US Customs or Canadian Customs web sites or call our local border offices: US Dalton Cache: 907-767-5511, Canada Pleasant Camp 907-767-5540.

The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) launched a new look to their web site which includes a community page for visitors to learn more about the communities serviced by the state ferry.

Upcoming Conventions in Haines
The Annual Southeast Conference is scheduled to be in Haines in the fall of 2009. Exact dates for the Haines venue will be determined, however, the time frame of this conference usually takes place in September.