Explore the Kenai Peninsula

Thank you for choosing the 2010 Explore the Kenai Peninsula Recreation and Travel Guide. This publication is brought to you by the Peninsula Clarion annually, and includes editorial content and photos gathered by our staff.

In the pages of this guide, you will find snapshots of some of the key highlights that make AlaskaÕs Kenai Peninsula such a great place to live and play. We appreciate your visit to our home, and encourage you to enjoy the many recreational opportunities, as well as the vast natural beauty that surrounds us.

We have something for everyone here on the Kenai Peninsula. Whether it is a kayak trip in the salty waters of Kachemak Bay near Homer, a tour of the stunning views through the Kenai Fjords National Park, to landing a monster king salmon from teal-green waters of the famous Kenai River, youÕll find plenty to do outdoors.

If you seek culture and history, you wonÕt be disappointed. There are a number of museums and visitor centers sprinkled across the peninsula, as well as an array of galleries and shops that feature the wares of local artisans. The historical Russian Orthodox church located in Old Town Kenai is just one of the unique treasures of our region.

For those individuals hoping to view some wildlife, you are at natureÕs back door here on the Kenai Peninsula. There are numerous trails that take you into the natural habitat of AlaskaÕs wildlife, as well as a variety of vantage points for wildlife viewing. Odds are pretty good that you will see moose and the majestic bald eagle right from your vehicle as you drive along our scenic byways.

We encourage you to savor our cuisine, including some wholesome Wild Alaska Salmon or Kachemak Bay oysters. The recent interest in microbreweries has generated a number of establishments that, when paired with our local wineries, offer even the most refined connoisseurs something new to discover.

Be sure to visit www.ExploreTheKenai.com for even more information than you will find within the pages of this guide. When you return home, make certain to share your trip photos with us at this online site as well. If you feel there is something we could improve upon in our guide, please contact Evy.Gebhardt@peninsulaclarion.com.

Editorial content produced by the staff of the Peninsula Clarion, cover design by Daryl Palmer, section layout by Daryl Palmer.