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the North Fork Road west of Anchor Known as the “Emerald Isle,” Kodiak is and Preserve to view that area’s world-
Point, the small Russian community of Alaska’s largest island at over 100 miles famous brown bears, particularly in the
NIKOLAEVSK is home to an Orthodox long. Miles of road will connect you to early part of the season. There are many
church and unique handicraft stores. isolated beaches, campgrounds, fishing other bear viewing operators in Kodiak,
spots and inspiring coastal scenery. and the abundance of remote lodges
Well worth a visit by water taxi or plane One of the top three fishing ports in on the island makes for an adventure to
hop across Kachemak Bay from Homer, the country, over 650 boats and crab remember.
the tranquil town of SELDOVIA is steeped vessels dock at the island’s waterfront
in old Alaska charm and traditions. The and harbors. Remember the huge crab We recommend staying at the Kodiak
town’s invitational chainsaw carving pots on the Deadliest Catch? They are Inn Best Western. It is conveniently
competition has resulted in an outdoor manufactured in Kodiak and stored by located and has the best breakfast buffet
museum of fantastic sculptures. A the docks. in all of Alaska. Make your reservations
number of easy to moderate trails lead to early as they do tend to be booked.
secluded beaches and sweeping vistas. The Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Kodiak Compass Suites is another great
Kayaking and pontoon pedal-powered has a diverse habitat but is best known for place to stay, offering mini and full-sized
sea cycling rentals are available in town, bear viewing. Found only on the Kodiak suites and a great view of the harbor.
while ATV touring, flight seeing, whale Archipelago, the “Kodiak King” brown There are numerous restaurants located
and wildlife tours are easily arranged. bears are the world’s largest. Sustained on the island within a short walk to
by a rich variety of food sources, their downtown.
Drive Alaska Itinerary #5 population is thriving. Located 70 miles
General Review from the city of Kodiak, Frazer Lake and From Kodiak, fly back to Anchorage.
Anchorage, Kodiak Island its fish pass is one of the best viewing
locations during the salmon runs. From More to See and Do
Fly by air to Kodiak Island. Alaska Air Kodiak, one can also fly west across Along Itinerary #5
provides daily, direct flights to the island. Shelikof Strait to Katmai National Park Anchorage, Kodiak Island

Fewer than 100 miles of largely

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