Hike, ATV, Sightsee in the Caribou Hills
Photo Credit: kb7q.blogspot.comThe Caribou Hills (or as locals say, “the hills”) is a popular year-round recreation area on The Kenai, Alaska’s Playground. This vast area is located just 50 mils south of Kenai and Soldotna, 25 mils north of Homer and 15 miles east of Ninilchik.The Caribou Hills features miles of old seismographic trails left over from the 1960’s and the early oil exploration days in Alaska.Photo from cariboulodgealaska.comThe Caribou Hills offer excellent areas for the entire family to get out and enjoy a day of hiking. You can drive right up into the hills and many trails...
SUP Alaska’s Playground!
Photo from Paddle Board Dogs in Kenai Fjords National Park – Seward, AK.The Kenai, Alaska’s Playground is an outdoor mecca and Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is one of the fastest growing recreational water sports in the world. So combining the mountains, glaciers, wildlife and overall beauty of the Kenai Peninsula with a fun water sport that is easily approachable by all ages, sizes and experience levels is a match made in any adventure lover’s heaven.Photo from Liquid Adventures at Bear Glacier.Stand Up Paddleboarding has its roots where all board sports have their beginnings, in beautiful...
Glorious Glaciers on Alaska’s Playground
Photo of Exit Glacier near Seward, Alaska from http://www.alaska.org.When we ask visitors what are the top attractions that bring them to The Kenai, Alaska’s Playground, the most common answers are 1. Mountains, 2. Glaciers, and 3. Wildlife.Photo from http://www.triptribe.com.And the most beautiful thing about that answer is that it is often a possibility to enjoy mountains, glaciers and wildlife all in the same trip. Amazing, right? Only on The Kenai, Alaska’s Playground!Photo from Kenai Fjords Tours in Seward, Alaska.Below we have a list of some of the most amazing glaciers on the Kenai...
Kasilof, Alaska - The Often Overlooked Tiny Town That You'll Fall Madly In Love With
Located south of Alaska's Kenai River City of Soldotna on the Sterling Highway is the wickedly underrated community of Kasilof, population 550. The massive widespread beaches, captivating lakes, prolific rivers, and awe-inspring vistas are loved fiercely by Last Frontier locals. But many visitors often overlook this tiny drive-by town in route directly to Homer, Alaska's halibut fishing capital of the world.Tustumena Lake, Johnson Lake, Crooked Creek Recreational Area, Kasilof River, and the Kasilof Beach are some of the most popular attractions in the area. Fishing, ATV'ing, dipnetting,...
15 Surefire Ways To Soak Up Every Last Ounce Of Spring On The Kenai
It’s hard to believe that we’ve already made it through the first week of May on The Kenai! This means that our glorious spring season is already halfway over! Where does the time go? It seems like if flies by lickety-split once the snow stars melting and we become overwhelmingly spoiled with those glorious daylight hours and warm temperatures! That is, of course, once we make it through the dreaded ‘break up’ phase. Now that we are well into the spring spirit, check out this fun list of adventures that you can have right here on The Kenai, Alaska’s Playground before (or after) summer kicks...
Visit The Grandiose Turnagain Pass To Fall In Love With Winter Wonderland On The Kenai
Credit: Skimo LifeThis designated recreation area in the 6,908,540 acre Chugach National Forest is one of the Kenai Peninsula's most prized outdoor winter destination spots. The unlimited amount of activities coupled with the towering mountain views is like something straight off the front of a postcard.Credit: Remarkable AdventuresThere is no doubt that upon arrival you'll have to pinch yourself in disbelief of where you actually are.Credit: Skimo LifeIt's truly that incredible. The natural beauty that you'll find here has a way of shooting right into your soul and making you fall in love...
10 Short And Sweet Hikes To Take On The Kenai This Spring
The days are continuing to get longer and the weather has been practically the picture of perfection. With warmer air and electric sunshine rays, the snow is quickly melting and we just can’t seem to get enough! With over two months of the spring season remaining, it’s the perfect time of year to break out of hibernation and hop on these 10 awesome trails. Remember to be aware of wildlife that surrounds area trails all throughout The Kenai, Alaska’s Playground.Yelp - Katie R.1: Exit Glacier – Seward, Alaska (2.5 miles)As one of the most popular hikes on the Kenai Peninsula, this well-...
15 Incredible Eco-Tourism Adventures That You Can Have On The Kenai
Credit: Dan FriendNot only do we have a multitude of exceptional businesses on The Kenai, Alaska's Playground, but the entire state of Alaska is known for having some of the best tourism outfits on the entire planet. You see, what makes these companies truly stand out from the crowd is the fact that they don't only care about their employees and visitors from all around the world, but they are also wildly passionate about Mother Nature. With care, compassion and concern for our planet both today and in the future, these businesses stand out for their dedication to sustainability. On top of...
Alaska Travel Diary: A Once-In-A-Lifetime Winter Wonderland Vacation
Greetings to all my fellow adventure lovers and fans of The Kenai, Alaska's Playground. My name is Jillian Hyland and I am an Oregon resident, hospitality professional and traveling addict with an undying wanderlust for life. I'm taking over the blog for the week to share with you my personal experiences traveling to Alaska, on the tailwind of the notoriously-snowy winter season. Before we go any further you should know one thing; it's not as hard or overwhelming as you might think! Traveling to Alaska, at any time of the year, is absolutely spectacular and easily accessible via major...
Celebrating 12 Incredible Businesses On The Kenai - International Women’s Day
Credit: www.adfg.alaska.govWith March 8th, 2017 being International Women's Day, we thought we'd take a moment to honor some of The Kenai's most beloved local businesses. Each and every one of these thriving businesses offers a truly unique and special product to the many communities throughout the Kenai Peninsula. Whether you're looking for a delicious restaurant, a spectacular lodging experience or a once-in-a-lifetime dream vacation planned by experts - you'll find it in the wonderful list below. Enjoy all that there is to offer on the only place in the Last Frontier known as Alaska's...
17 Wildly Entertaining Winter Events That Everyone On The Kenai Loves
Credit: Leif HagenEven though winter is getting ready to (hopefully) come to a close, we wanted to break into the March Madness spirit with a compilation of exceptional winter events held right here on The Kenai, Alaska’s Playground. Because this time of year, we all need a little extra something to help beat those wintertime blues. Without further ado, check out some of the most action-packed winter wonderland activities on the Kenai Peninsula and get ready to fall in love with the snowy season all over again. Credit: Eric Teela, Flickr1 – Seward Polar Bear Jump The Seward Polar Bear Jump is...
30 Outdoorsy Alaskan Instagram Accounts That Everyone On The Kenai Should Follow ASAP
Now that we are gliding along smoothly into the New Year, we wanted to take a moment to stop, reflect and share. Since we live in the most beautiful place in the world (aka – The Kenai, Alaska’s Playground), sometimes it’s easy for us to get wrapped up in our own little slice of paradise. But what we’ve noticed along the way is that our fellow Alaskan friends, colleagues and adventure-lovers have some of the best kept secrets in the great 49th state. So what’s all the hush-hush about? These 30 Instagram accounts are filled with so much phenomenal eye-candy that you won’t be able to contain...