Aspen Hotels – KenaiThe Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Church, also known as the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, is a timeless historical treasure in Kenai, Alaska. This venerable structure, a Russian Orthodox parish church, has endured time, becoming an integral part of Kenai’s cultural and historical story. The church traces its roots back…
Category Archives: Culture
-
Kenai’s Oldest Church: Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary
-
Cinco de Mayo in Kenai
For many in Kenai, Cinco de Mayo marks the start of spring and after a winter of cabin fever, celebrants love getting outside. Every year, the Young Professionals of Kenai host a Parking Lot Party open to the public. Head to Mad Moose Bar and Grill and look for the tent from 4 –…
-
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…
-
Visit Our Lady of the Angels
Our Lady of the Angels is a Catholic church in the heart of Kenai that welcomes visitors of all/no faiths. It’s a true hidden gem. What looks like simple and modest architecture on the outside (similar to a well-maintained small cabin), the inside is gorgeous and demands a visit. Catholicism didn’t arrive on the…
