Made in Alaska
Before you buy that ivory-handled ulu or forget-me-not necklace, you might want to make sure your Alaska memento really is an Alaska product. One way to tell is the Made in Alaska label that accompanies many such items.
The logo features a large, white bear nuzzling a smaller black bear and the words "made in Alaska." To use the image, businesses must prove their products are manufactured in, and using materials from, the state whenever possible. Homer is home to about 34 permit holders. In the state, there are about 1,200.
The two bears on the label will serve not only as a guide, but as a reminder of your trip in years to come.
