One of the premier children’s museums and STEM learning centers in Alaska is right in Kenai. The Challenger Learning Center was created after the devastating NASA Challenger accident. In the spirit of those on board, the Challenger Center for Space Science Education was founded. It’s a global network of centers all featuring space themes….
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Challenger Learning Center
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Town of Living Trees
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Town of Living Trees is a locally owned chainsaw carving studio that quickly grew into one of the biggest tourist attractions on the peninsula. Owned by Scott Hanson, an award-winning carver, each creation is crafted from wood that’s been killed by beetles or other pests. Hanson turns the…
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Alaska West Air
Just north of Kenai is your option for some of the best fly-in fishing in the state. Book a flight with Alaska West Air for bear viewing, your hunting trip, sightseeing and much more. Established in the 1980s, this family-owned business promises the best in Alaskan fly-in/fly-out chartering and adventures. With a fleet of…
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Welcome Hunting Season!
September is when fall hunting season begins throughout Alaska, including Kenai. For many regions, it’s open season for moose, Dall sheep, deer and caribou. Big game hunting requires harvest tickets or registration, and harvest reports are due within 15 days of when the season closes. Kenai Peninsula is Game Management Unit (GMU) 15 in…