#Playcation: Ninilchik
Have you ever visited Ninilchik, AK? If not, you may want to plan your next #playcation there.Photo credit: Winter Sunset by-Maureen ToddSome 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.Photo Credit: @lilyn53 on Instagram. The flavor of this old Russian fur-trading village still emphasizes its past...
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...
A "Play-cation" in Ninilchik
A "Play-cation" in Ninilchik where a quick trip down to Deep Creek State Recreation Area this time of year means some nice dolly varden fishing. Grab a quick coffee and breakfast at Inlet View Lodge, you can pick up any replacement gear at the General Store and head to the beach. When it's time for lunch Rosco's Pizza or Keen Kow Thai Food have you covered. Supporting the Kenai Peninsula is more important than ever so get out there and explore your own back yard! #alaskanstrong #tourismstrongMore local information can be found at Ninilchik Chamber of CommerceIf you have never taken a...
Birding Adventure
Here on the Peninsula, we know just how easy and fun birding is! It's a perfect mini-adventure that you can have right in your own backyard. Here is how you can have a day of birding and fun all while practicing physical distancing and supporting your local community. First, find your favorite local trail or birding hotspot. Here is a great resource to find your new favorite place and learn more about birds.
Next, be sure you have all your favorite birding supplies from your local businesses. Did you know most shops you can order over the phone and pick-up? Check out some options here.Be...
My Kenai Peninsula Stay-Cation in Homer during Covid-19
I can't believe its another MoTuthurday already and I wanted to share with you what Mark, Alice and I did the first MoTuthurday this week. We were a little stir crazy and needed to get some fresh air while making sure we were safe and following the health mandates Governor Dunleavy has issued for Alaska.We loaded up in the suburu with Alice's bike and hit the Homer Spit for a walk along the bike path. We worked up an appetite so I looked up the Homer to Go Facebook page the Homer Chamber of Commerce has put together to check out our options. Beluga Lake Lodge Bar & Grill had an online...
Ecotourism: 10 Unforgettable Adventures You Should Book
Alaska’s alluring landscape is the main driver of tourism in the state. It’s hard to deny the beauty of its tall mountains, vast lakes, intriguing wildlife, and magnificent glaciers. But there’s more to the state than the scenic views. The Kenai has a multitude of businesses who are wildly passionate about its wildlife and have contributed to helping tourists experience responsible travel while indulging in the beauty of the state with Mother Nature top-of-mind.These businesses not only offer care and compassion to our planet, but they provide extraordinary ways for visitors from all over the...
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...