Your hosts, Matt and KellyAnn, here! We met in San Diego and have always been drawn to saltwater. We left in the exploration of more things wild: mountains to climb, waters to kayak, trails to run, perspectives to encounter. We spent 3 years on the road, living out of our car and exploring North America’s public lands and communities, stumbling upon spaces, places, and people who inspired us and ultimately sharpened the pencil that created Salted Roots. Seward won our hearts, with mountains, the ocean, and a national park right in our backyard. Alaska is wild - wild enough for us vagabonds to settle down roots… and then naturally the idea for Salted Roots sprouted. We bought the land in 2017, were married there shortly after, and began throwing together our future plans for the project with close friends. Our community helped us clear the land, build our website and make our vision a reality.

Located on the bank of the World famous Kenai River, Cusack’s On the Kenai has everything you need to create your dream “Alaskan Get Away.” From our luxury rooms to our amazing fishing hole, you will always get the best of the best and a world class experience, while immersing yourself in the natural surroundings that Alaska has to offer. Our Kenai River lodge offers Kenai fishing charters that target Salmon and Halibut out of several nearby ports. We also have various fly out experiences for bear viewing, wildlife viewing, rafting, and more.

On the shores of the Kenai River, Alaska Legends Kenai River Lodge is a the perfect event venue destination for weddings! We do not ever rent out by the room, rather we save the lodge for group reservations where we offer an All-Inclusive Alaskan Experiences with full-scale catering, rentals, tour packages, and more. The lodge is equipped with 13 rooms, 11 of which are private suites with their own bathroom, and can sleep up to 50+ Comfortably when renting out the entire place for an event. This lodge is perfect for those who want the experience of staying in the great Alaskan outdoors, while remaining comfortable with a state of the art restaurant-style kitchen, living area with a pool table, bar, TVs, and indoor as well as outdoor fireplaces. Just outside of Soldotna, Alaska – this nature lodge is the perfect combination of remote and convenient.

The Lodge at Lone Moose is a wedding and event venue located in the heart of Soldotna, Alaska, with year round lodging options available. Our facility boasts an exquisite and intimate setting for your special occasion. Family built, owned and operated, we offer a unique Alaskan experience in a rustic wooded setting with direct fishing access on the Kenai River. Come see what the town is talking about and check out this hidden gem in Soldotna, Alaska off Funny River Road.

Make your event historic at the Alaska Aviation Museum, a truly unique venue located on the south shore of Lake Hood, the world's busiest seaplane base. With over 200 years of Alaskan aviation history surrounding you, our museum provides an eclectic, one-of-a-kind setting and an uncommon value for weddings, receptions, and special events. You and your guests can celebrate alongside vintage aircraft and interactive displays while watching takeoffs and landings right from the grounds. We offer a variety of distinct spaces—from classic hangars to an intimate control tower—ensuring a memorable backdrop that honors Alaska’s pioneering aviation heritage.