The Kenai Peninsula is a large peninsula jutting from the southern coast of Alaska in the United States. The name Kenai is probably derived from Kenayskaya, the Russian name for Cook Inlet, which borders the peninsula to the west.
Geography
The peninsula extends approximately 150 miles (240km) southwest from the Chugach Mountains, south of Anchorage. It is separated from the mainland on the west by Cook Inlet and on the east by Prince William Sound. Most of the peninsula is part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Gerasim Izmailov was the first European man to explore and map the peninsula in 1789, though Athabaskan and Alutiiq Native groups have lived on the peninsula for thousands of years.
Although it had been occupied for over ten thousand years by indigenous peoples, from the 18th century onward, European powers considered the territory of Alaska ripe for exploitation and trade. The United States purchased Alaska from the Russian Empire on March 30, 1867, for 7.2million U.S. dollars at approximately two cents per acre ($4.74/km2). The area went through several administrative changes before becoming organized as a territory on May 11, 1912. It was admitted as the 49th state of the U.S. on January 3, 1959.
Kenai Peninsula Alaska Travel Guide: Homer Seward & Whittier 4K
Are you planning to visit the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska? We take a tour around Homer, Seward, Whittier and even Soldotna. In this travel guide we see eagles, glaciers, deep sea fishing and much more. For many people this is one of the top areas to explore thanks to its many glaciers and the scenic coastal highway. The other area in Alaska people like to explore is the Inner Passage. In this Alaska road trip we go from Anchorage to Homer.
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Join us on this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail covering a variety of Sasquatch encounters on Alaska's rugged Kenai Peninsula. Whether it be the fascinating story of Port Chatham AKA Portlock, Les Stroud's encounter while filming Survivorman, tales from Area A and beyond, the Kenai Peninsula contains some of the last frontier's most captivating Alaskan Hairy Man encounters and lore.
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/minervamonster/small-town-monsters-bigfoot-ufos-dogman-and-goatman
Watch all videos referenced here:
-In Search of the Port Chatham Hairy Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BWBALzplGU&t=2384s
-The Alaskan Coastal Sasquatch:
Part one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_NO01Z890E&list=PLXeLjfrE1fz7ft2vId_FdcEQqs3R0a9F8&index=45&t=83s
Part two: https://www.yo...
published: 04 Feb 2024
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska: 10 Epic Things To Do // Best Place to Visit in Alaska
The Kenai Peninsula turned out to be our favorite destination in all of Alaska and if I went back, I wouldn't go anywhere besides here. From Portage Pass to Copper Landing, Hope, and Homer, the Kenai Peninsula is a hub for all things adventure and is no doubt one of Alaska's best destinations. Watch now to find out why these 10 things on the Kenai Peninsula are essential adventures on a trip to Alaska!
10 Things to do on the Kenai Peninsula, AK:
1. Drive Turnagain Pass
2. Explore Kenai Fjords NP
3. Camp at Upper Trail Lake
4. See the Kenai River
5. Explore Skilake Lake Road
6. Visit Homer
7. Hike in Cooper Landing
8. Visit Hope
9. Bike the Sixmile Trail
10. Explore Portage Paddockis
Planning a trip to Alaska? Be sure to check out these related blogs:
Ultimate Guide to Kenai Peninsula:...
Our journey throughout Alaska continues as we makes our way south to the Kenai Peninsula where we find incredible campsites, hike to glacier viewpoints, indulge in tasty local eats, and cheers to 15 days on the road with the countless memories collected. Ride along in our series finale of Alaska - Promises Fulfilled!
》The Journey Continues
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Road trip on the Kenai Peninsula to Homer, Alaska! (Hope, Skilak Lookout, & the Homer Spit)
We’ve headed to the Kenai Peninsula! We spent two days road tripping down to Homer, Alaska, stopping in the charming super small town of Hope and hiking Palmer Creek Lakes and the Skilak Lookout along the way, before enjoying a bit of the Homer Spit!
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published: 08 Aug 2022
Traveling the Kenai Peninsula Alaska | Lost & Found EP. 09
When we returned from Katmai National Park we venture onto the Kenai Peninsula for the first time in our travels in Alaska. We stop in the town of Whittier before heading to Homer, Alaska. While in Homer we meet up with some new friends for a trip across the inlet to see icebergs and incredible wildlife. We also find some ocean side camping that ends up being our favorite in all of Alaska.
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Travel Guide: Homer, Alaska and exploring the Kenai Peninsula
We’ve headed to the Kenai Peninsula starting with Homer, Alaska!
We'll start at the iconic Homer Spit, the bustling hub of activity filled with shops, eateries, and the legendary Salty Dawg Saloon. We'll set sail on a water taxi to hike to the breathtaking Grewingk Glacier and marvel at the awe-inspiring views.
We'll also visit local booze businesses to sample their award-winning beers and mead.
One of the top things to do in Homer is not actually in Homer, but across water: Kachemak Bay State Park! This was Alaska's first state park and is home to beautiful mountains, lakes, glaciers, forests, and rivers. The only way to get to it is by boat or plane, so we hopped on a water taxi in Homer and hiked to the Grewingk Glacier Lake!
On the way out of town, we stopped at Skilak Lookout ...
published: 02 Aug 2023
The Kenai Peninsula Borough - Build a good life in the good lands
The Kenai Peninsula Borough serves a population of over 58,000 residents in a vast geographic region with incredible resources, infrastructure and a diverse economy. State of the art medical facilities, world-class recreation, and the strong ties within our communities make the Kenai Peninsula a great place to live.
published: 16 May 2022
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Journey to Alaska Episode 9: Exploring the Kenai Penninsula
To avoid the heat and smoke of fires burning throughout Alaska, we drive south to the Kenai Peninsula and have a great time exploring Homer, Seward, Portage, Captain Cook State Preserve, Soldotna, and conclude with the famous tunnel from Portage to Whittier where we catch a ferry to Valdez.
Along the way we watch surfers catching the Turnagain Arm bore tide, hike to glaciers, visit an aquarium, and hunt for agates.
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Are you planning to visit the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska? We take a tour around Homer, Seward, Whittier and even Soldotna. In this travel guide we see eagles, gl...
Are you planning to visit the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska? We take a tour around Homer, Seward, Whittier and even Soldotna. In this travel guide we see eagles, glaciers, deep sea fishing and much more. For many people this is one of the top areas to explore thanks to its many glaciers and the scenic coastal highway. The other area in Alaska people like to explore is the Inner Passage. In this Alaska road trip we go from Anchorage to Homer.
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Anchorage Alaska Travel Guide: https://youtu.be/iIkDMyXoSNQ
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Fairbanks Travel Guide: https://youtu.be/6YUmbOf__6s
Island Hopper TV takes you around the world to the premiere travel destinations. Our virtual travel guides from across America to Asia, Europe and Australia have assisted many world travelers in educating themselves on their next destination to travel or even vacation.
Are you planning to visit the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska? We take a tour around Homer, Seward, Whittier and even Soldotna. In this travel guide we see eagles, glaciers, deep sea fishing and much more. For many people this is one of the top areas to explore thanks to its many glaciers and the scenic coastal highway. The other area in Alaska people like to explore is the Inner Passage. In this Alaska road trip we go from Anchorage to Homer.
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Anchorage Alaska Travel Guide: https://youtu.be/iIkDMyXoSNQ
ALASKA TRAVEL GUIDE: Travel Tips For Visiting Alaska https://youtu.be/whzAMXETqUU
Fairbanks Travel Guide: https://youtu.be/6YUmbOf__6s
Island Hopper TV takes you around the world to the premiere travel destinations. Our virtual travel guides from across America to Asia, Europe and Australia have assisted many world travelers in educating themselves on their next destination to travel or even vacation.
Join us on this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail covering a variety of Sasquatch encounters on Alaska's rugged Kenai Peninsula. Whether it be the fascinating sto...
Join us on this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail covering a variety of Sasquatch encounters on Alaska's rugged Kenai Peninsula. Whether it be the fascinating story of Port Chatham AKA Portlock, Les Stroud's encounter while filming Survivorman, tales from Area A and beyond, the Kenai Peninsula contains some of the last frontier's most captivating Alaskan Hairy Man encounters and lore.
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/minervamonster/small-town-monsters-bigfoot-ufos-dogman-and-goatman
Watch all videos referenced here:
-In Search of the Port Chatham Hairy Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BWBALzplGU&t=2384s
-The Alaskan Coastal Sasquatch:
Part one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_NO01Z890E&list=PLXeLjfrE1fz7ft2vId_FdcEQqs3R0a9F8&index=45&t=83s
Part two: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbhMYQf2C1A&list=PLXeLjfrE1fz7ft2vId_FdcEQqs3R0a9F8&index=47&t=2150s
-The Dark Coast series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXeLjfrE1fz5jhjqeIpEOGGN5_PJ4Qgvu
People interviewed in this episode:
-Les Stroud of Survivorman: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivormanLesStroud
-Larry "Beans" Baxter of the Alasquatch Podcast: https://www.alasquatchpodcast.com/
-Chuke of Chuke's Outdoor Adventures: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMqLI1TWp0fuLXue7zo3PkQ
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Join us on this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail covering a variety of Sasquatch encounters on Alaska's rugged Kenai Peninsula. Whether it be the fascinating story of Port Chatham AKA Portlock, Les Stroud's encounter while filming Survivorman, tales from Area A and beyond, the Kenai Peninsula contains some of the last frontier's most captivating Alaskan Hairy Man encounters and lore.
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/minervamonster/small-town-monsters-bigfoot-ufos-dogman-and-goatman
Watch all videos referenced here:
-In Search of the Port Chatham Hairy Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BWBALzplGU&t=2384s
-The Alaskan Coastal Sasquatch:
Part one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_NO01Z890E&list=PLXeLjfrE1fz7ft2vId_FdcEQqs3R0a9F8&index=45&t=83s
Part two: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbhMYQf2C1A&list=PLXeLjfrE1fz7ft2vId_FdcEQqs3R0a9F8&index=47&t=2150s
-The Dark Coast series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXeLjfrE1fz5jhjqeIpEOGGN5_PJ4Qgvu
People interviewed in this episode:
-Les Stroud of Survivorman: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivormanLesStroud
-Larry "Beans" Baxter of the Alasquatch Podcast: https://www.alasquatchpodcast.com/
-Chuke of Chuke's Outdoor Adventures: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMqLI1TWp0fuLXue7zo3PkQ
Full Bigfoot Beyond the Trail episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXeLjfrE1fz7ft2vId_FdcEQqs3R0a9F8
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The Kenai Peninsula turned out to be our favorite destination in all of Alaska and if I went back, I wouldn't go anywhere besides here. From Portage Pass to Co...
The Kenai Peninsula turned out to be our favorite destination in all of Alaska and if I went back, I wouldn't go anywhere besides here. From Portage Pass to Copper Landing, Hope, and Homer, the Kenai Peninsula is a hub for all things adventure and is no doubt one of Alaska's best destinations. Watch now to find out why these 10 things on the Kenai Peninsula are essential adventures on a trip to Alaska!
10 Things to do on the Kenai Peninsula, AK:
1. Drive Turnagain Pass
2. Explore Kenai Fjords NP
3. Camp at Upper Trail Lake
4. See the Kenai River
5. Explore Skilake Lake Road
6. Visit Homer
7. Hike in Cooper Landing
8. Visit Hope
9. Bike the Sixmile Trail
10. Explore Portage Paddockis
Planning a trip to Alaska? Be sure to check out these related blogs:
Ultimate Guide to Kenai Peninsula: Alaska's Best Destination - https://www.nomadswithapurpose.com/things-to-do-kenai-peninsula-alaska-best-destination/
Guide to Haines and Skagway - https://www.nomadswithapurpose.com/golden-circle-yukon-alaska-whitehorse-skagway-haines/
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The Kenai Peninsula turned out to be our favorite destination in all of Alaska and if I went back, I wouldn't go anywhere besides here. From Portage Pass to Copper Landing, Hope, and Homer, the Kenai Peninsula is a hub for all things adventure and is no doubt one of Alaska's best destinations. Watch now to find out why these 10 things on the Kenai Peninsula are essential adventures on a trip to Alaska!
10 Things to do on the Kenai Peninsula, AK:
1. Drive Turnagain Pass
2. Explore Kenai Fjords NP
3. Camp at Upper Trail Lake
4. See the Kenai River
5. Explore Skilake Lake Road
6. Visit Homer
7. Hike in Cooper Landing
8. Visit Hope
9. Bike the Sixmile Trail
10. Explore Portage Paddockis
Planning a trip to Alaska? Be sure to check out these related blogs:
Ultimate Guide to Kenai Peninsula: Alaska's Best Destination - https://www.nomadswithapurpose.com/things-to-do-kenai-peninsula-alaska-best-destination/
Guide to Haines and Skagway - https://www.nomadswithapurpose.com/golden-circle-yukon-alaska-whitehorse-skagway-haines/
Ultimate Guide to Denali NP - https://www.nomadswithapurpose.com/denali-national-park-hiking-camping-wildlife/
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We're the adventure travel family consisting of Robyn, Victor and the 5 kiddos, Daniel, Gabi, Isabelle, Jiraiya, and Tatiana. In 2015 we sold everything we owned, ditched conformity, moved into our 30 foot RV, and began traveling full time. Nowadays, we travel the world in search of rocks to climb, waves to surf, trails to mountain bike, and peaks to hike. Follow along on our journey and get inspired to #BraveForAdventure!
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Our journey throughout Alaska continues as we makes our way south to the Kenai Peninsula where we find incredible campsites, hike to glacier viewpoints, indulge...
Our journey throughout Alaska continues as we makes our way south to the Kenai Peninsula where we find incredible campsites, hike to glacier viewpoints, indulge in tasty local eats, and cheers to 15 days on the road with the countless memories collected. Ride along in our series finale of Alaska - Promises Fulfilled!
》The Journey Continues
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We’ve headed to the Kenai Peninsula! We spent two days road tripping down to Homer, Alaska, stopping in the charming super small town of Hope and hiking Palmer ...
We’ve headed to the Kenai Peninsula! We spent two days road tripping down to Homer, Alaska, stopping in the charming super small town of Hope and hiking Palmer Creek Lakes and the Skilak Lookout along the way, before enjoying a bit of the Homer Spit!
Driving the Alaska Highway to Alaska? Check out our eBook with everything you need to know to drive the Alaska Highway: https://adventuresofaplusk.com/alaska-highway-ebook/
🔗Links
Follow our Adventures in Alaska: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKRTK1yCEM5XwFFPSYE6Ifj_KdXL5UwM
Missed our drive to Alaska? See the journey here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKRTK1yCEM5UxLKP3MI17m-syJkqYABj
Our camera + hiking gear: https://adventuresofaplusk.com/gear/
⌚Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Our Kenai Peninsula road trip plans
02:10 Hope, Alaska
03:10 Coffee at Grounds for Hope Espresso in Hope, Alaska
04:00 We LOVE Hope!
04:30 Watching a local 5K race
05:34 Hope & Sunrise Museum
07:44 Palmer Creek Lakes Hike
11:36 Cooking FRESH salmon!
13:18 Failed attempt at Slaughter Ridge
16:36 Skilak Lookout Trail
19:50 We made it to Homer!
22:03 Halibut and Rockfish tacos in Homer
📍Locations in this vlog
Grounds for Hope Espresso: https://goo.gl/maps/5Yz5KsEhbtLoKVnH8
Hope & Sunrise Museum: https://goo.gl/maps/JwRcmdPkVsWbtK796
Palmer Creek Lakes: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/palmer-creek-lakes
Slaughter Ridge Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/slaughter-gulch-via-juneau-trail
Skilak Lookout: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/skilak-lookout-trail
Swell Tacos: https://goo.gl/maps/8RyRN7bjBixzhV8z7
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Hi y’all! We’re Adam, Kathryn, and Kona, an adventurous married couple (+ pup!) living on the road in our self-converted sprinter van! You can often find us driving all around the US and Canada, scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos and ice cream (we're a 5+ taco and 2+ scoop household), and enjoying nature.
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We’ve headed to the Kenai Peninsula! We spent two days road tripping down to Homer, Alaska, stopping in the charming super small town of Hope and hiking Palmer Creek Lakes and the Skilak Lookout along the way, before enjoying a bit of the Homer Spit!
Driving the Alaska Highway to Alaska? Check out our eBook with everything you need to know to drive the Alaska Highway: https://adventuresofaplusk.com/alaska-highway-ebook/
🔗Links
Follow our Adventures in Alaska: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKRTK1yCEM5XwFFPSYE6Ifj_KdXL5UwM
Missed our drive to Alaska? See the journey here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKRTK1yCEM5UxLKP3MI17m-syJkqYABj
Our camera + hiking gear: https://adventuresofaplusk.com/gear/
⌚Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Our Kenai Peninsula road trip plans
02:10 Hope, Alaska
03:10 Coffee at Grounds for Hope Espresso in Hope, Alaska
04:00 We LOVE Hope!
04:30 Watching a local 5K race
05:34 Hope & Sunrise Museum
07:44 Palmer Creek Lakes Hike
11:36 Cooking FRESH salmon!
13:18 Failed attempt at Slaughter Ridge
16:36 Skilak Lookout Trail
19:50 We made it to Homer!
22:03 Halibut and Rockfish tacos in Homer
📍Locations in this vlog
Grounds for Hope Espresso: https://goo.gl/maps/5Yz5KsEhbtLoKVnH8
Hope & Sunrise Museum: https://goo.gl/maps/JwRcmdPkVsWbtK796
Palmer Creek Lakes: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/palmer-creek-lakes
Slaughter Ridge Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/slaughter-gulch-via-juneau-trail
Skilak Lookout: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/skilak-lookout-trail
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When we returned from Katmai National Park we venture onto the Kenai Peninsula for the first time in our travels in Alaska. We stop in the town of Whittier befo...
When we returned from Katmai National Park we venture onto the Kenai Peninsula for the first time in our travels in Alaska. We stop in the town of Whittier before heading to Homer, Alaska. While in Homer we meet up with some new friends for a trip across the inlet to see icebergs and incredible wildlife. We also find some ocean side camping that ends up being our favorite in all of Alaska.
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COME WITH US TO ALASKA!
We're hosting a group trip to Alaska next summer (2023) where we will be doing the following:
- Hiking to get views of Denali
- Taking a boat out to see sea glaciers
- Hiking on a glacier
- And so much more!
We'd love for you to join us on the adventure of a lifetime to this place we love so much!
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0:00 Recap & Intro
1:10 Turnagain Arm
3:32 Whittier
11:04 Transitioning
13:25 Anchor Point
20:37 Homer
25:40 Credits
26:00 Bonus Footage & Photos
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When we returned from Katmai National Park we venture onto the Kenai Peninsula for the first time in our travels in Alaska. We stop in the town of Whittier before heading to Homer, Alaska. While in Homer we meet up with some new friends for a trip across the inlet to see icebergs and incredible wildlife. We also find some ocean side camping that ends up being our favorite in all of Alaska.
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boundfornowhere
COME WITH US TO ALASKA!
We're hosting a group trip to Alaska next summer (2023) where we will be doing the following:
- Hiking to get views of Denali
- Taking a boat out to see sea glaciers
- Hiking on a glacier
- And so much more!
We'd love for you to join us on the adventure of a lifetime to this place we love so much!
Trip info:
https://trips.trovatrip.com/trips/united-states-with-mak-and-owen-jul-2023
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0:00 Recap & Intro
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13:25 Anchor Point
20:37 Homer
25:40 Credits
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#travel #vlog #alaska
We’ve headed to the Kenai Peninsula starting with Homer, Alaska!
We'll start at the iconic Homer Spit, the bustling hub of activity filled with shops, eaterie...
We’ve headed to the Kenai Peninsula starting with Homer, Alaska!
We'll start at the iconic Homer Spit, the bustling hub of activity filled with shops, eateries, and the legendary Salty Dawg Saloon. We'll set sail on a water taxi to hike to the breathtaking Grewingk Glacier and marvel at the awe-inspiring views.
We'll also visit local booze businesses to sample their award-winning beers and mead.
One of the top things to do in Homer is not actually in Homer, but across water: Kachemak Bay State Park! This was Alaska's first state park and is home to beautiful mountains, lakes, glaciers, forests, and rivers. The only way to get to it is by boat or plane, so we hopped on a water taxi in Homer and hiked to the Grewingk Glacier Lake!
On the way out of town, we stopped at Skilak Lookout for a brief hike before heading inland for more adventures!
⌚Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:30 Exploring Homer Spit: burgers and Salty Dawg Saloon
1:14 Skyline Drive and Drinking local
2:00 Water Taxi to Kachemak Bay State Park and hiking
4:21 Grewingk Glacier Lake
5:22 Tacos and a brewery
7:24 Dive Bars and a Meadery
8:18 Leaving Homer and Skilak Lake Hike
10:14 Outro and Bloopers
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We’ve headed to the Kenai Peninsula starting with Homer, Alaska!
We'll start at the iconic Homer Spit, the bustling hub of activity filled with shops, eateries, and the legendary Salty Dawg Saloon. We'll set sail on a water taxi to hike to the breathtaking Grewingk Glacier and marvel at the awe-inspiring views.
We'll also visit local booze businesses to sample their award-winning beers and mead.
One of the top things to do in Homer is not actually in Homer, but across water: Kachemak Bay State Park! This was Alaska's first state park and is home to beautiful mountains, lakes, glaciers, forests, and rivers. The only way to get to it is by boat or plane, so we hopped on a water taxi in Homer and hiked to the Grewingk Glacier Lake!
On the way out of town, we stopped at Skilak Lookout for a brief hike before heading inland for more adventures!
⌚Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:30 Exploring Homer Spit: burgers and Salty Dawg Saloon
1:14 Skyline Drive and Drinking local
2:00 Water Taxi to Kachemak Bay State Park and hiking
4:21 Grewingk Glacier Lake
5:22 Tacos and a brewery
7:24 Dive Bars and a Meadery
8:18 Leaving Homer and Skilak Lake Hike
10:14 Outro and Bloopers
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The Kenai Peninsula Borough serves a population of over 58,000 residents in a vast geographic region with incredible resources, infrastructure and a diverse eco...
The Kenai Peninsula Borough serves a population of over 58,000 residents in a vast geographic region with incredible resources, infrastructure and a diverse economy. State of the art medical facilities, world-class recreation, and the strong ties within our communities make the Kenai Peninsula a great place to live.
The Kenai Peninsula Borough serves a population of over 58,000 residents in a vast geographic region with incredible resources, infrastructure and a diverse economy. State of the art medical facilities, world-class recreation, and the strong ties within our communities make the Kenai Peninsula a great place to live.
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To avoid the heat and smoke of fires burning throughout Alaska, we drive south to the Kenai Peninsula and have a great time exploring Homer, Seward, Portage, Ca...
To avoid the heat and smoke of fires burning throughout Alaska, we drive south to the Kenai Peninsula and have a great time exploring Homer, Seward, Portage, Captain Cook State Preserve, Soldotna, and conclude with the famous tunnel from Portage to Whittier where we catch a ferry to Valdez.
Along the way we watch surfers catching the Turnagain Arm bore tide, hike to glaciers, visit an aquarium, and hunt for agates.
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For information on surfing the Turnagain Arm Bore Wave go to: TASurf.com
To avoid the heat and smoke of fires burning throughout Alaska, we drive south to the Kenai Peninsula and have a great time exploring Homer, Seward, Portage, Captain Cook State Preserve, Soldotna, and conclude with the famous tunnel from Portage to Whittier where we catch a ferry to Valdez.
Along the way we watch surfers catching the Turnagain Arm bore tide, hike to glaciers, visit an aquarium, and hunt for agates.
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For information on surfing the Turnagain Arm Bore Wave go to: TASurf.com
Are you planning to visit the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska? We take a tour around Homer, Seward, Whittier and even Soldotna. In this travel guide we see eagles, glaciers, deep sea fishing and much more. For many people this is one of the top areas to explore thanks to its many glaciers and the scenic coastal highway. The other area in Alaska people like to explore is the Inner Passage. In this Alaska road trip we go from Anchorage to Homer.
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Join us on this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail covering a variety of Sasquatch encounters on Alaska's rugged Kenai Peninsula. Whether it be the fascinating story of Port Chatham AKA Portlock, Les Stroud's encounter while filming Survivorman, tales from Area A and beyond, the Kenai Peninsula contains some of the last frontier's most captivating Alaskan Hairy Man encounters and lore.
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The Kenai Peninsula turned out to be our favorite destination in all of Alaska and if I went back, I wouldn't go anywhere besides here. From Portage Pass to Copper Landing, Hope, and Homer, the Kenai Peninsula is a hub for all things adventure and is no doubt one of Alaska's best destinations. Watch now to find out why these 10 things on the Kenai Peninsula are essential adventures on a trip to Alaska!
10 Things to do on the Kenai Peninsula, AK:
1. Drive Turnagain Pass
2. Explore Kenai Fjords NP
3. Camp at Upper Trail Lake
4. See the Kenai River
5. Explore Skilake Lake Road
6. Visit Homer
7. Hike in Cooper Landing
8. Visit Hope
9. Bike the Sixmile Trail
10. Explore Portage Paddockis
Planning a trip to Alaska? Be sure to check out these related blogs:
Ultimate Guide to Kenai Peninsula: Alaska's Best Destination - https://www.nomadswithapurpose.com/things-to-do-kenai-peninsula-alaska-best-destination/
Guide to Haines and Skagway - https://www.nomadswithapurpose.com/golden-circle-yukon-alaska-whitehorse-skagway-haines/
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Our journey throughout Alaska continues as we makes our way south to the Kenai Peninsula where we find incredible campsites, hike to glacier viewpoints, indulge in tasty local eats, and cheers to 15 days on the road with the countless memories collected. Ride along in our series finale of Alaska - Promises Fulfilled!
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We’ve headed to the Kenai Peninsula! We spent two days road tripping down to Homer, Alaska, stopping in the charming super small town of Hope and hiking Palmer Creek Lakes and the Skilak Lookout along the way, before enjoying a bit of the Homer Spit!
Driving the Alaska Highway to Alaska? Check out our eBook with everything you need to know to drive the Alaska Highway: https://adventuresofaplusk.com/alaska-highway-ebook/
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⌚Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Our Kenai Peninsula road trip plans
02:10 Hope, Alaska
03:10 Coffee at Grounds for Hope Espresso in Hope, Alaska
04:00 We LOVE Hope!
04:30 Watching a local 5K race
05:34 Hope & Sunrise Museum
07:44 Palmer Creek Lakes Hike
11:36 Cooking FRESH salmon!
13:18 Failed attempt at Slaughter Ridge
16:36 Skilak Lookout Trail
19:50 We made it to Homer!
22:03 Halibut and Rockfish tacos in Homer
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Hope & Sunrise Museum: https://goo.gl/maps/JwRcmdPkVsWbtK796
Palmer Creek Lakes: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/palmer-creek-lakes
Slaughter Ridge Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/slaughter-gulch-via-juneau-trail
Skilak Lookout: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/skilak-lookout-trail
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When we returned from Katmai National Park we venture onto the Kenai Peninsula for the first time in our travels in Alaska. We stop in the town of Whittier before heading to Homer, Alaska. While in Homer we meet up with some new friends for a trip across the inlet to see icebergs and incredible wildlife. We also find some ocean side camping that ends up being our favorite in all of Alaska.
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We're hosting a group trip to Alaska next summer (2023) where we will be doing the following:
- Hiking to get views of Denali
- Taking a boat out to see sea glaciers
- Hiking on a glacier
- And so much more!
We'd love for you to join us on the adventure of a lifetime to this place we love so much!
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0:00 Recap & Intro
1:10 Turnagain Arm
3:32 Whittier
11:04 Transitioning
13:25 Anchor Point
20:37 Homer
25:40 Credits
26:00 Bonus Footage & Photos
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We’ve headed to the Kenai Peninsula starting with Homer, Alaska!
We'll start at the iconic Homer Spit, the bustling hub of activity filled with shops, eateries, and the legendary Salty Dawg Saloon. We'll set sail on a water taxi to hike to the breathtaking Grewingk Glacier and marvel at the awe-inspiring views.
We'll also visit local booze businesses to sample their award-winning beers and mead.
One of the top things to do in Homer is not actually in Homer, but across water: Kachemak Bay State Park! This was Alaska's first state park and is home to beautiful mountains, lakes, glaciers, forests, and rivers. The only way to get to it is by boat or plane, so we hopped on a water taxi in Homer and hiked to the Grewingk Glacier Lake!
On the way out of town, we stopped at Skilak Lookout for a brief hike before heading inland for more adventures!
⌚Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:30 Exploring Homer Spit: burgers and Salty Dawg Saloon
1:14 Skyline Drive and Drinking local
2:00 Water Taxi to Kachemak Bay State Park and hiking
4:21 Grewingk Glacier Lake
5:22 Tacos and a brewery
7:24 Dive Bars and a Meadery
8:18 Leaving Homer and Skilak Lake Hike
10:14 Outro and Bloopers
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The Kenai Peninsula Borough serves a population of over 58,000 residents in a vast geographic region with incredible resources, infrastructure and a diverse economy. State of the art medical facilities, world-class recreation, and the strong ties within our communities make the Kenai Peninsula a great place to live.
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To avoid the heat and smoke of fires burning throughout Alaska, we drive south to the Kenai Peninsula and have a great time exploring Homer, Seward, Portage, Captain Cook State Preserve, Soldotna, and conclude with the famous tunnel from Portage to Whittier where we catch a ferry to Valdez.
Along the way we watch surfers catching the Turnagain Arm bore tide, hike to glaciers, visit an aquarium, and hunt for agates.
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Surf Madness: Elliot Holmes
I Will Always: Million Eyes
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The Kenai Peninsula is a large peninsula jutting from the southern coast of Alaska in the United States. The name Kenai is probably derived from Kenayskaya, the Russian name for Cook Inlet, which borders the peninsula to the west.
Geography
The peninsula extends approximately 150 miles (240km) southwest from the Chugach Mountains, south of Anchorage. It is separated from the mainland on the west by Cook Inlet and on the east by Prince William Sound. Most of the peninsula is part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Gerasim Izmailov was the first European man to explore and map the peninsula in 1789, though Athabaskan and Alutiiq Native groups have lived on the peninsula for thousands of years.
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... explored Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, and revisited old haunts up the West Coast ... We enjoy the Kenai Peninsula and wouldn’t mind exploring around there and visiting family friends in Homer.