#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...
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...
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...
20 New Year's Resolutions That Everyone On The Kenai Should Embrace In 2017
PC: Ragamuffin Brian - Flickr2017 is coming in hot and we are excited to ring in the New Year in the most magnificent place in the world - The Kenai, Alaska's Playground. As the New Year unfolds, we anxiously await the opportunity to get outdoors and embrace all the natural wonders that our enchanting backyard has to offer. These 20 resolutions are good reminders that the most important things in life are those in which can not be bought. So soak up the beauty that life has to offer and remember to never take a single day for granted. PC: Dr. Deno - Filckr1 – Express appreciation on a daily...
13 Great Spots To Walk In And Wet A Line
Photo by Robert Levy, Flickr.Summer solstice has came and went and August is the time of the season to wet lines and soak up the warmest weather of the year. While some might think that the best fishing spots on the river and the salt require a boat and plenty of money for gas, we are here to prove that misconception all wrong. These walk-in fishing spots are easily accessible, they offer spectacular scenery and best of all – all they require is for you to show up with a rod in hand. Low maintenance and easy on the wallet, for those of you that love catching deliciously wild Alaska seafood –...
10 Breakfast Restaurants On The Kenai That Are Seriously Delicious
Flickr – ltenney1225They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so really – who are we to disagree? And after eating at all of these truly scrumptious restaurants, we might even want to start eating our favorite meal of the day for lunch and dinner too. For well made recipes with quality ingredients and lofty serving sizes, you gotta’ check out these 10 breakfast restaurants on The Kenai, Alaska’s Playground that are sure to blow your taste buds out of the water. Note: These are listed in no particular order, because you know – we love them all equally!Flickr – Clemens v....
Beautiful Beaches on The Kenai, Alaska’s Playground
Photo by Jean -Marie Prival, FlickrAs Summer Solstice has officially came and went, we are now able to ring in all that the season has to offer. Warm weather and over 20 hours of daylight means that we have more time than our heart desires to get out and enjoy our beautiful beaches, sandy shores and spectacular mountain views.Photo by Robert Levy, Flickr.The beach in Seward is an excellent place to camp with friends and family, go whale watching or just listen to the waves crash against shore as you prepare to head out of a saltwater fishing adventure. The snow-capped mountains in the...
May Keen-Eye Candy
Well, it’s hard to believe that June is already here! May ended up proving to be one of the most beautiful months that we’ve seen all year. From steady temps in the 70’s, flat water on the salt, stunning vistas high in the mountains, epic sunrises and breathtaking sunsets… it sure was a doozy!When you take the drive from The Kenai, Alaska’s Playground up north towards Anchorage, it’s impossible not to stop at Six Mile Creek to splash your toes in the water, especially on the most perfect sunshiny Alaska day.Lower Summit Lake is an excellent place to go birding, wildlife viewing or just stop...
20 Undeniable Reasons Why Everyone Should Love Alaska
Photo from kathika.com.It’s beginning to feel a lot like summer out there! The 49th state is a glorious place for freedom lovers and wilderness adventurers. The last frontier is more than just a place for the wildlife to roam free, it’s an outdoor mecca for anyone looking to experience some of the most beautiful, untouched land in all of the world. We will give you 20 undeniable reasons why everyone should love Alaska, but we all know that this is a topic we could sing the praises to for well over 20 lines. Photo from http://www.anchorage.net.#1 – Seclusion. Sure the city lights can be luring...
Spring Fling Road Trip Checklist
Photo of Turnagain Pass, Alaska from http://www.panoramio.com.Happy March 1st! We made it through leap year (next time we demand a three day weekend) and now we are ready to rock and roll into all that is the season of March Madness. With only a few weeks “officially” left in the winter season, we are dusting off our hibernation hats beginning TODAY and getting ready to hit the road running. After all, the days are getting longer and the sunrises get a little more stunning by the day, so we really have no excuse to sit still any longer.Photo shared from http://www.thealaskalife.com.One thing...