Aspen Hotels – Kenai
Just 20 miles from Kenai is the gorgeous Kalgin Island, located in the Lower Cook Inlet and dubbed a Critical Habitat Area. It’s flat, very green and mostly composed of wetlands flanking Swamp Creek. At just over 22 square miles, this part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough is accessible by boat in August and…
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Kalgin Island
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A Brief Kenai History
This charming town on the Kenai Peninsula has a population of just over 7,000 and is known for fantastic hospitality—and fishing. Named for the Dena’ina word for “flat,” it’s a nod to the open meadow area with few trees and low ridges. Nestled along the mouth of the Kenai River, archaeologists think the area…
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Cunningham Park
Head down Beaver Loop Road on the outskirts of Kenai to discover one of the most gorgeous parks on the peninsula. It’s ideal for fishing and full of silver and sockeye salmon. The shore is a mud and gravel mix, so prepare accordingly. Mud can be especially thick below tide zones, and the constantly…
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Visit Artworks Alaska
Artworks is hosted by Bunny Swan Gease, a culture bearer for the Dena’ina Athabascan culture and a Kenai local artist. A member of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, Swan is an artist, musician and curator. She’s known for her ability to blend modern and ancient rhythms to both educate and entertain audiences. Artworks Alaska Gallery…
