Celebrating the Mexican Army’s victory over French Forces at the Battle of Puebla, it’s amazing how far this annual celebration has reached—all the way to the Kenai Peninsula! Soldotna and the surrounding region offers a spicy peppering of Cinco de Mayo celebrations, starting with the fiesta at The Duck Inn. On Saturday, get the…
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Soldotna’s Cinco de Mayo Fiestas
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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…
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New Indie Book Features Soldotna
Ooligan Press was the first working general trade publishing house in the country housed within a university and operated as a “teaching press.” Located at Portland State University in Oregon, Ooligan has a knack for picking premium manuscripts out of a mounting slush pile to reveal fantastic literary fiction. Just released is The Ocean…
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Hungry? Dinner’s Ready!
Dinner’s Ready is Soldotna’s home-cooked destination for your favorite comfort foods. There’s no website, no reservations, and certainly nothing like Dinner’s Ready. You’ll find it at 44758 Sterling Hwy. where operating hours are 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Monday – Friday. Whether you’re looking for full-fledged catering or a single meal while you’re in…