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as Highway 1 and the Seward becomes Peninsula and approach the Seward The turn off for Talon Air is on the
Highway 9, TERN LAKE is home to large junction, take the Sterling Highway right just before you enter Soldotna.
numbers of birds and water mammals. (also #1) west. Nicknamed “Alaska’s They offer a wide range of unique touring
Moose, sheep, goats and bears can be playground,” the Kenai Peninsula is a opportunities including bear viewing to
seen on the surrounding hillsides. wilderness area with Prince William Lake Clark, fly-in fishing and big game
Sound and the Gulf of Alaska on one side, hunting. Soldotna is located on the Kenai
KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK is Cook Inlet on the other, bisected by the River and is the most popular destination
accessible to the southwest out of the Kenai Range. Encompassing more land for sport fishing through the abundant
Seward’s Resurrection Bay, the launching than the state of Massachusetts and New salmon runs. During the summer the
point for a number of fishing, glacier and Jersey combined, this area is home to area in a cornucopia of fireweed, wild
wildlife viewing excursions, ranging from every outdoor adventure you could think geraniums, forget-me-nots, blueberries,
a short tour to all-day trips into Aialik Bay of, including horseback riding, rafting, currants and watermelon berries.
or Northwestern Lagoon. fishing, dog sledding, bird viewing and Soldotna Inn is recommended for
canoeing. Cooper Landing will be your lodging and great dining.
Drive Alaska Itinerary #4 first stop along the Sterling Highway.
General Review Take a break at Wildman’s and fill your Located 75 miles from Soldotna, the
Anchorage, South Kenai Peninsula, belly with home cooked breakfast, city of Homer is literally at the end of
Soldotna, Homer lunch or their famous ice cream cones. the road. Beauty, wilderness, museums,
One of Alaska’s most renowned fishing galleries and seaside accommodations
The drive from Anchorage to rivers known for impressive runs of king, make Homer a wonderful place to visit
Soldotna is 148 miles, though depending sockeye and coho salmon, the 13-mile for a day or a week. There are daily flights
on summer traffic it could take three long Russian River meets the Kenai River from Homer to Katmai National Park,
to four hours. Head south on Seward at Copper Landing, just 110 miles from home to lush forests, lakes and legendary
Highway #1. As you enter the Kenai Anchorage. Alaskan Brown Bear viewing from

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