Things To Do

Drive Kodiak Island

White Sands Beach, Near Island Coastal Trail System, Pyramid Mountain, and man, many more!

Fort Abercrombie State Historic Park

See the historic ruins of a World War II coastal defense installation balanced on the rocky cliffs of Kodiak Island

US Coast Guard

Visit the largest Coast Guard base in the world and see the planes and helicopters that protect our borders and mariners from Kodiak to the North Pole

Alutiiq Museum

learn about local Native Alaskan culture and history

Baranov Museum

visit the oldest building in Alaska, a National Historical Landmark to learn about Russian history and the close ties with Kodiak and Alaska

Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Centor

Kodiak Highway

leisurely drive to Pasagshak, Fossil Beach, and rocket launch facility…see the bison herd and stop by Java Flats Coffee for snacks and a coffee on your way!

Salmon fishing on local rivers and streams

the salmon are in! Bring home a cooler full of Alaska’s world renown seafood. Leave your gear at home, we have fishing poles and everything you will need

ATV off-road excursion to Saltery Cove or Chiniak

get off the road and on the trail, you won’t be disappointed, talk to Nate about options

Ocean kayaking and wildlife viewing

See a host of ocean wildlife up close and personal. Bring your cameras, we have kayaks to loan, or rent and go on a guided ocean tour.

Helicopter rides for brown bear tours and whale watching

Prices and options vary, email Nate for details

Saltwater Fishing for Salmon or Bottom Fish (Halibut, Cod & Rock Fish)

Lots of things to catch, fill your coolers for the trip home

Secret buoy swing

Shhhhh…this is a secret among locals…dare to jump, test your nerves

Berry Picking

take home a bucket of Kodiak's wild blueberries, salmon berries, and/or cranberries

Denali National Park and Preserve

Simply put…AMAZING!! A must see if you plan to spend some time on the mainland. Stunning mountain views and abundant wildlife viewing throughout the park and with any luck you might also catch a glimpse of the highest peak in North America, Mt. Denali (formerly known as Mt. McKinley) at 20,310’. If you’re planning a trip to Denali National Park, please note the most common mode of transportation into the park is through the park bus system (no cars) which stops service for the season on Thursday, Sept 12, 2019 so consider visiting before the wedding. About 230 miles (4.5 hours) north of Anchorage.

Seward

a beautiful scenic drive from Anchorage, this small port city is considered the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park and sits on an inlet on the Kenai Peninsula. Home to the Alaska Sea Life Center and only 120 miles south of Anchorage.

Homer

Homer Spit

Anchorage Museum

Anchorage Brewing Company

Bear Tooth Theatrepub

Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria

Fairbanks

Valdez Glacier

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve

Kenai Fjords National Park

Alaska Native Heritage Center

REI

This is for Wayne:)

Alaska Marine Highway System Reservations Call Center

Boats (a.k.a. Car Ferry) Car ferry (http://www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/) – for those looking for a road trip on water, consider using the Alaska Marine Highway and take a car ferry from Homer to/from Kodiak. After making your way to Homer (rental car, bus, hitchhike, or otherwise) purchase a ticket for the car ferry ($287 with car and/or $87/person), and then hit the open water and enjoy the views as you watch the ocean and various remote islands pass by on your 9-hour ferry ride to Kodiak. Please note the Alaska Marine Highway makes 2-3 trips to/from Kodiak and Homer per week, plan accordingly. A limited number of rooms are available on the car ferry for a reasonable rate, visit the website for more details.

Traveling Alaska

Anchorage Depot

Alaska SeaLife Center

Salty Dawg Saloon

Kenai Fjords National Park

Hotel Captain Cook

Even if you don't stay the evening, stop by for dinner and a drink at the Crows Nest for amazing 360 degree views of Anchorage, Cook Inlet, and the Chugach Mountains.