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...
16 Majestic Moments From 2016 On The Kenai
PC: Courtney StanleyThe time has come and gone and we've officially said goodbye to 2016 on The Kenai, Alaska's Playground. From season to season we were absolutely spoiled last year with the most epic displays of raw nature, adorable wildlife, magical mountains and glistening glacier views. We enjoyed every second of our peaceful 'off season' months and welcomed visitors from all around the world with arms wide open during the summer months. Here is a collection of some of our most memorable moments from the year as shared through the eyes and camera lenses of our loyal, loving fans and...
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 Frozen Lakes On The Kenai That Are Ultimate Winter Recreation Destinations
Photo Credit: Dan Logan, FlickrWintertime on The Kenai, Alaska's Playground is known as being the regions 'best kept secret'. In a land that is so highly raved about and visited during the summer months, wintertime stands out for many special reasons. This season offers a delicate balance of breathtaking beauty and outdoor activities without the hustle and bustle of high volume tourism traffic. One of our go-to destinations during the winter months is a good frozen lake with sparkling fresh powder lining the sides in serene fashion. Photo Credit: Dan Logan, FlickrThese lakes offer a variety...