Aspen Hotels – Soldotna
Discover the diverse and rich history of Sitka and Alaska at this educational destination. From the meager beginnings as a log cabin to the renovations and updates of the Russians in the 1800s, the Sitka Pioneer Home is an homage to the one of a kind blending of cultures only Alaska boasts. Originally a…
Category Archives: Outdoors
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Sitka Pioneer Home
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Hiking Trails on the Peninsula
Don’t let the last of summer go to waste. Spend your time on the Kenai Peninsula exploring the various hiking trails that showcase the wild and beautiful side of Alaska in a brand new light. Devil’s Creek Trail is a fantastic two-day hike option, but be careful. Wolves, moose and even wolverines are often…
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Sitka Conservation Society
From salmon fishing trips to educational seminars, the Sitka Conservation Society (SCS) is a volunteer-run organization celebrating the “community that thrives on salmon.” Wild salmon is what connects the Sitka community through jobs, food and income. A staple of Alaskan life, salmon call public lands home, traveling up Tongass rivers every autumn for spawning….
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Now, That’s a Funny River
Northeast of downtown Soldotna is Funny River, as well as a quaint 10-unit campground and popular day area. Head to where the Kenai and Funny River meet, just 11 miles from the town, and you’ll enjoy some fantastic angler access where silver salmon and sockeyes are often found during the summer months. Located at…
