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...
Take Your Camping Up A Notch With These 14 Public Use Cabins On The Kenai
Photo by Dan Logan, FlickrAugust and September are very special months on The Kenai, Alaska’s Playground. By now the midnight sun is beginning to fade off and we are getting dark skies in the evening between about 11pm and 5am. Dipnetting has come to a close and the silvers are starting show us a good fight in the river. The fly fishing has also been incredible in the Russian River as well as throughout many other areas on the peninsula. Photo by Courtney StanleyWe are enjoying the super warm high-70’s weather and are remembering to soak up the sunshine at every chance we get. In fact, come...
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 –...
You Might Be Surprised To Learn That The Kenai Is A Surfing Destination
This footage of Homer based surfer and photographer, Scott Dickerson will make you completely fall in love with surfing on The Kenai, Alaska’s Playground. His perspective on appreciating the simplicity of life and his tenacity to brave the cold Alaskan waters is incredibly admirable. As he talks about one of the most glorious parts of surfing in Alaska being that there aren’t the crazy crowds on the water (like what you might experience in places like Hawaii), we can’t help but to relate.We love Alaska’s Playground for many, many undeniable reasons but probably more so that anything, the...
This Footage Will Make You Fall In Love With Backpacking On The Kenai
Happy first day of July! With the 4th of July weekend officially upon us, we figured that there is no greater way to celebrate our independence than to leave the noise of the city behind us and disappear into the woods for a lofty dose of nature cleansing. For all over you adventure travelers that are visiting The Kenai, Alaska’s Playground this summer, we have the perfect idea for you to get the most out of every step of your epic journey. First things first; You must rummage your closet for some ultra-durable wicking layers of clothing, get a handful of MRE meals and some delicious dried...
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...
Eagle Landing Resort In Cooper Landing Is The Perfect Kenai Riverfront Getaway
Just one look at that peaceful photo above is enough to convince you that no matter where you're at, you'd probably much rather be enjoying the serene views overlooking the fall colors along the banks of the Kenai River at Eagle Landing Resort in Cooper Landing. Head south from Anchorage to The Kenai, Alaska's Playground and make your way to this magical spot tucked right off the side of the Sterling Highway. As you pull in to the resort you’ll notice a pretty large spread of cabins in every direction that you look. But what makes this resort extra special is that every individual cabin...
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...
April Fools Day Fun Facts
Photo Credit: Patrick DavisTGIF! So, if you’re thinking that an “April Fools Day Fact” sounds a bit like an oxymoron, don’t worry – we hear you loud and clear. But hey, we were trying to be catchy and relevant as we ring in the first day of April 2016 on this beautiful Friday morning. So cut us some slack, will ya? Photo from Donna ShreckThe Kenai, Alaska’s Playground is where anyone goes that wants to see majestic mountains, glorious glaciers and an endless amount of wildlife. In addition to being (hands down) one of the most beautiful places in the entire world, we wanted to share some cool...
Great Food & A Sunset In Homer Alaska
One of the many things that we love about living on The Kenai, Alaska’s Playground is that we can take so many different kinds of road trips and experience a totally different landscape. Tonight, we ventured out from our office in Soldotna, Alaska and headed down to Homer, Alaska for a walk on the beach. Hoping to grab a bite to eat and a good sunset, we were certainly in for a treat.After stopping at the beach in Ninilchik, Alaska to take in the gorgeous mountain views, we arrived in Homer at about 7:00pm. We pulled into the overlook area right as you head into town and to our surprise, were...
