#Playcation: Hope
Plan your next #playcation to Hope, Alaska aka Alaska's Friendliest Town! With amazing views and a great community, you are bound to have a wonderful staycation in Hope.Hope was one of the original gold rush towns formed in 1889. Miners named their camp after prospector Percy Hope. The buildings and flavor of the early days still charm, with the store downtown serving customers since 1896! You will feel as you stepped back in time in this peaceful town.Hope, like its name suggests, is a town for opportunists and adventurers. With local hiking trails nearby and tons of outdoor activities, the...
#Playcation: Sterling
Sterling, Alaska is just 10 miles northeast of Soldotna. This special place is full of sport fishing, outdoor recreation activities, and more!This is a highway community with a number of businesses that accommodate the sportfishing industry and the outdoor buffs who arrive in the summer. Located near the Kenai and Moose river, there are tons of things to explore and do. One very popular Sterling activity is fishing. With Alaska State Parks recreation area like Morgan’s Landing and Scout Lake, you are able to easily get river access for a day of fishing fun.There are numerous camping...
#Playcation: Ninilchik
Have you ever visited Ninilchik, AK? If not, you may want to plan your next #playcation there.Some consider Ninilchik a photographic haven lodged in history and in legend. This town is a fishing community that lives up to its Russian name, "peaceful settlement by a river." You will find that peace here when you look out at the brilliant Alaskan sunset skyline with Mount Redoubt and Mount Iliamna, which are perched across Cook Inlet.The flavor of this old Russian fur-trading village still emphasizes its past prominence. The Old Russian Orthodox Church, built-in 1900, and the historic cemetery...
Special Deals for Alaskan #Playcations
It is more important now more than ever to support your fellow Alaskans. This summer we want you to make the most of it and plan a #Playcation! Here are some amazing deals from our members that you won’t want to miss. Who: Sunny Cove KayakingWhat: Alaskan Promo - 20% off all tours! Be sure to use the code “AlasakLocal” when you are checking out. Book online here. When: Book through June to get the deal.Where: SewardWho: Alaska SeaLife CenterWhat: Special Alaskan Rates. Reserve your tickets online here.When: All Summer LongWhere: SewardWho: Baycrest LodgeWhat: 20-30% off all bookings for...
#SupportLocal
Being #AlaskaStrong means that we support our neighbors and local communities. There are so many simple ways that you can help support your favorites in your town. Here are just a few: 1 - Leave reviews on your favorite spots Facebook page, Google, and TripAdvisor. This costs nothing but your time and makes a huge difference for your community. 2 - Find out which places near you are offering to go and curbside pick-ups and choose to support local and shop small if you are able to. 3 - You can find out more about your area by visiting your local chamber of commerce’s webpages. If you don’t...