Summer Sports
If you think the Kenai Peninsula is beautiful in the summer, you should see it when cloaked under a thick blanket of white with the aurora borealis rippling through the celestial canopy above. Winter is a great time to enjoy the Kenai Peninsula just for its beauty, but recreational opportunities abound as well.

Fishing
An easy way for a visitor to go fishing is with a guide. A good guide will furnish you with the proper tackle and bait and put you on fish, if possible. Most guides have boats, which give you the advantage of being able to fish more area and more effectively. Some fish the saltwater, where your prey might be salmon, halibut and other species.

Hiking
The hiking and biking trails of the Kenai Peninsula offer access to many exquisite natural habitats, often with incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. With any outdoor activity, remember to be prepared.

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2011 Tide Info
High- and Low-tide information at your fingertips.

How to filet a fish
Learn how with this and easy procedure for filetting whole Alaskan salmon.

Clean bill of health: Kenai River taken off polluted waterway list
The Kenai River has been taken off the state's list of polluted waterways, according to a recently released report by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.

Fish Tales: Kenai king catch earns seal of approval
A few weeks ago my son and I came to Soldotna to fish. We had a delightful stay with Bob, Cathy and Larry at Bob's Cabins.

Fish Tales: Hubris on a hook a sure way to scare fish
Shhh, the salmon are listening, they can hear you, I swear.

More fishing news and information at Tight Lines.

Soldotna
The world-famous Kenai River runs right through town, which is just one of the attractions Soldotna has to offer.

Kenai
Kenai offers a rich cultural environment, including the historic Old Town district overlooking the mouth of the Kenai River and the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center, which is home to natural, cultural and historic exhibits about the area.

Sterling
Bordered by the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, the area is the gateway to the popular Swanson River Canoe Trail System. This series of canoe lakes connected by portages offers a peaceful recreational opportunity.

Homer
Head south on the Sterling Highway. Before you hit the absolute end of the road, you'll crest a hill and your jaw will drop at the spectacular scenery before you. More than one visitor to this spot has rewritten his or her life story after experiencing this one-of-a kind -- really -- view.

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Harding Icefield: A find in Southcentral Alaska
KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK -- The first thing I noticed was the feeling of an ice-cream headache. It meant we were getting close.

Refuge Notebook: Helping fish on the Kenai through the National Fish Habitat Action Plan
Here in North America we are blessed with what many scientists believe is the greatest freshwater biodiversity on the planet. Most of this biodiversity is made up of aquatic invertebrates and fishes. Unfortunately, the news is not all good.

Ignorance is not bliss
The saying "What you don't know won't hurt you" may apply to a few social issues. Let's say a guy cheats once on his spouse and doesn't tell her, to spare her the pain of knowing. She might be happier in ignorance. But what you don't know can hurt you when it's happening to the place where you live, whether we're talking about your back yard or Earth.

'I love living here': Kenai named among best for outdoor lovers
Christine Cunningham already knows the Kenai Peninsula is a great place to live.

More Outdoor news at Peninsula Clarion .