Aspen Hotels – Soldotna
The city’s only king salmon fishing derby takes place June 8 – 17, and it’s where catching the big one can also mean reeling in some big prizes. Anyone can join the Downtown Soup Kitchen’s Slam’n Salm’n Derby, where you’ll go up against the town to snag the biggest king salmon. Derby tickets are…
Category Archives: Outdoors
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Don’t Miss the Salmon Derby
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Tri-the-Kenai Triathlon
After a hiatus due to local construction, the famous Soldotna triathlon is back in 2018 and it’ll be better than ever. The first weekend in June marks the return of Tri-the-Kenai with an adult sprint triathlon featuring a 500-yard swim at Skyview Middle School Pool, a 10-mile bike ride along Sterling Highway and Echo…
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Central Peninsula Garden Club Workshops
Whether you consider your thumb green or black, the Central Peninsula Garden Club Workshops include a variety of programs to help you get outdoors and learn more about gardening. Now that summer is right around the corner, there’s no better time to get to know the beauty of the Kenai Peninsula than by literally…
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Visit Cooper Landing
A brief drive east will take you to Cooper Landing, a small and quaint town perfect for a day trip from Soldotna. The bravest will take on the waters for stand up paddleboarding (SUP), which often starts in May but with the right equipment, guide and wetsuit can begin as early as April. Many…
