Aspen Hotels – Kenai
On June 9th, runners of all levels and abilities flock to town for the annual Run for the River 10-mile and 5k race. It kicks off at 8 a.m. with pre-race festivities. Part of the Kenai River Festival, a free family-friendly event designed to inspire, proceeds from the run benefit both the festival and…
Category Archives: Outdoor
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Make a Run for the River!
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Skilak Lake
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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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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Day Trip to Anchorage’s Fur Rondy
One of the biggest, most well-known events in Alaska takes place in nearby Anchorage February 23 – March 4. Just 150 miles away from Kenai, Anchorage is well worth a day trip to check out the legendary Fur Rondy. For 83 years, visitors have traveled to Anchorage from around the world to check out…
