Aspen Hotels – Kenai
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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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…
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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…
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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…
