Just shy of 15 miles long, Skilak Lake is one of the most impressive lakes on the Kenai Peninsula. It’s part of the Kenai River system and is known for its glacial runoff, which is fed by the Skilak Glacier. Driving along the lake is a favorite pastime, and the spring season offers unique…
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Skilak Lake
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Can you dig it?
The tiny town of Clam Gulch is just a few miles south of Kenai and an absolute must for clamming. Alaska might be known for some of the best fishing in the world, but if you want a unique, local experience that doesn’t require a tackle box, head to “clam town.” Here, thousands of razor…
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A Kenai St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day marks the start of spring on the Kenai Peninsula, and it’s an old-fashioned festival you don’t want to miss. It all starts in the afternoon followed by a social mixer at 5:30 p.m. Local businesses, school bands, organizations, and more flock to a downtown decked out in green to celebrate the…
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Get Your Organic Goodies at Country Foods IGA
If you prefer to shop and support local, Country Foods IGA has fresh seasonal produce, meats, treats, and much more. Located at 140 S Willow St # A, Kenai, it’s the local grocer for Kenai residents and visitors. The second-generation, Alaskan-owned grocer is headquartered in Kenai and operates three business units. Founded in 1974…