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operations and a strong Russian further north. was additionally populated by Russian
presence dating back to the 1700s. founding fathers, and today there is still
Northwest out of Soldotna, a 15-minute Continuing on the Sterling Highway a strong Russian Orthodox following and
drive on the Kenai Spur Road leads to along the majestic coast to Homer will an historic church. The world’s largest
the TOWN OF KENAI, the Peninsula’s lead through the towns of KASILOF, halibut have been taken out of Cook Inlet
largest. Alongside fascinating cultural NINILCHIK and ANCHOR POINT. The from the shores of Ninilchik. Anchor Point
and natural history displays, their Visitor exciting Tustumena 200 Sled Dog Race is a small fishing community so named
Center provides all the travel, wildlife starts and ends in Kasilof. Salmon fishing when Captain Cook lost anchor there,
and recreational information you need is a more serene experience here than in located between two state recreation
for your visit. Boasting views of several many other locales, as motorized boats areas offering excellent camping and
dormant volcanoes and an enviable are not allowed on the Kasilof River, and fishing. The Anchor Point Beach Road
location adjacent to Captain Cook visitors can enjoy clamming on the Kenai’s leads to the most westerly point on the
State Recreation Area, the quaint town famous razor-clam beaches. Originally North American continent that can be
of NIKISKI is only another 20 minutes a traditional Native village, Ninilchik reached by an unbroken highway. On

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