Resources

alaska.org - Great website for Alaska visitor information with links to other websites

On the Way from Anchorage to Soldotna

Girdwood, AK

Wildlife Conservation Center ($27 pp)

Alyesksa Nordic Spa ($100 - $130 pp) - Indoor/outdoor with hot and cold pools, steam room, sauna

Girdwood Brewing Company - Craft beer and food trucks at lunchtime

Cooper Landing, AK

Cooper Landing Brewing Company - Craft beer and food -

One of our favorites

Soldotna, AK

Groceries:

There is a Walmart and Safeway in Kenai and a Fred Meyers in Soldotna for groceries

There is a Costco in Anchorage if you have a membership and room in your car

Things to do:

Soldotna Visitor Center (M-F 9am - 5pm) - Take a walk on the fishing boardwalk and to the Homestead Museum

Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - Take a walk on a 3/4 mile nature trail to a viewing platform on Headquarters Lake

Salmon Fishing

Rods and Reels may be borrowed from the Soldotna Office of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, if available. Check the website for contact information afgc.alaska.gov Search wefishak and find the tab for rod loaner program.

Alaska Outdoor Gear in Anchorage has fishing gear including waders for rent.

Natron Air flight seeing & bear viewing trips from Soldotna Airport ($300 - $600)

Soldotna Market ( Wednesdays 11am - 9pm) - Vendors and Food in Soldotna Creek Park

Restaurants:

Whistle Hill

Brew@602 - Train Car Coffee and Belgium Waffle Shop

Addie Camp - Train Car Restaurant - Dinner and Sunday Brunch (reservations recommended)

St. Elias Brewing Company

Kenai River Brewing- One of our favorites

Odie’s Deli - good sandwiches and soups

Pizza Boys

Day Trips from Soldotna

Seward, AK (2 hrs from Soldotna)

Kenai Fjords National Park

Exit Glacier Visitor Center and hiking trails. Ranger talks and walks are scheduled daily at the visitor center. Take note of the signs on the road to the center showing dates and locations of the extent of the glacier and its recession over the years

Boat Tours for wildlife and seaside glaciers. Websites for a couple tour companies: majormarine.com or alaskacollection.com (cost ranges from $145 to $300 pp)

Alaska Sealife Center (about $30 pp)

Seaveys IdidaRide - 1.5 hr sled dog kennel tour and summed cart ride ($109) or 1.75 hr helicopter to glacier and sled dog ride on glacier ($590)

Halibut Fishing Charters

Hope, AK (2 hrs from Soldotna)

Hike the Palmer Creek trail to 2 alpine lakes. The trail is 3.1 miles (total) out and back with a 1000’ elevation gain.

Pan for gold along Resurrection Creek for 1/2 mile between the Resurrection Pass Trail and the gated area for a private claim. This is free gold panning on your own - bring your own pans.

Homer, AK (1.5 hrs from Soldotna)

Salty Dawg Saloon

Halibut Fishing Charters