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Kachemak Bay State Park is an outdoor recreationalist’s dream. Alaska’s first state park offers miles of hiking trails, the opportunity to watch marine life such as seals at play, great camping and, above all, spectacular scenery.

The park, at the end of the Kenai Peninsula, is located across from Homer, a charming fishing town that hosts thousands of tourists annually. The park’s 400,000 acres of wilderness are accessible only by boat or airplane; there are no roads within the park. The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, which operates the park, suggests boaters time arrivals Continue Reading »

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Currently, Steller Sea Lions are a threatened species, with their numbers dropping dramatically in their home of Alaska. Although it is unclear as to why this is happening, many scientists believe it is due to global warming.
Steller Sea Lions are named for George Wilhelm Steller, who was the first person to document their existence. They call most portions of Alaska their home, although they also live in parts of Northern California.

In areas around Homer, Alaska, the largest of the sea lion breed can be glimpsed swimming the nearby waters and lounging on the shoreline. Continue Reading »

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Over ninety per cent of seabirds living in the United States breed along the Alaskan coast.
Summer tour boats and water taxis serve Kachemak Bay all day. The sea is calmest in the morning hours. Gull Island has constant bird activity and sounds from nine nesting species, Red-faced Cormorant, Tufted and Horned Puffin, Common Murre, and Pigeon Guillemot. The approximate seabird population is fifteen thousand.
Seabirds, including Kittlitz’s Murrelet are numerous in the lagoon and waters around Grewingk Creek. Look for Spruce Grouse and Goshawks in the Continue Reading »

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Prior to Alaska being annexed, the Russians were among the first to take an interest in the Alaskan fur trading. Russians began trading with the locals for sea otters pelts to supply furs to the Chinese markets. Seal furs also popular and they were the first to be bred for the fur collection. As the animal population declined so did the interest of fur trading.

During the 1800′s Russians relocated the silver and blue foxes to the Aleutian Islands and Americans followed with fox farming near Kodak. In 1920s fur farming become popular and during World Continue Reading »

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Homer Alaska is surrounded by glacier mountains. I enjoy camping with my family, especially my extended family. It gives me a chance to spend time with my mom and dad. It also gives my parents a chance to spend time with the grand kids. A perfect family get away would be to rent a cabin in Homer Alaska. I enjoy wildlife and my family loves fishing. A cozy cabin at the base of a mountain is a wonderful retreat from the day to day hustle and bustle of every day Continue Reading »

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Staying safe in Homer is a bit different than in other parts of the world. Alaska isn’t exactly known for violent or property crimes and most people around here don’t even lock their doors at night! Aside from the traditional burglars, here are a few ways to keep yourself and your fellow Homer residents safe…
Animals – In Homer, home security doesn’t just mean security systems – it means keeping the animals out! Bears, deer and even moose Continue Reading »

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Homer, Alaska is a small, remote area often called the end of the road. Located on the Kachemak Bay, even though Homer was split into two sections as a result of the earthquake of 1964, there are things to do and see guaranteed to delight visitors of all ages.

A bush plane trip to Katmai gives visitors fantastic opportunities to see grizzly bears in a special sanctuary set aside for their protection Bears of all sizes and ages Continue Reading »

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The Walrus is a circumpolar creature who makes him home in the Arctic Ocean and the sub-arctic seas in the Northern Hemisphere. The walrus is the only living member of the Odobenidae family, as well as the only living member of the genus Odobenus. There are three varieties of walrus, the O. rosmarus laptevi from the Laptev, the Pacific walrus from the Pacific Ocean, and the and the Atlantic walrus from the Atlantic Ocean.

It is the Pacific walrus that is native to Alaska and holds a high position in native cultures. The walrus is crucial to not Continue Reading »

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Sea otters are members of the weasel family. Most people think of weasels as a nuisance, but when thinking of sea otters the opposite is true. How could these cute creatures be a nuisance. There are many interesting and fun facts about the sea otter.

- The sea otter has the densest fur of any animal on earth — over 600,000 hairs in a square inch. They do not use blubber to stay warm like other mammals do, but rather rely on their fur. Their fur also contains oil that makes them somewhat waterproof, and it traps Continue Reading »

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Do you love adventure and the accompanying adrenaline rush? Is standing one step away from imminent danger your idea of fun? Then we have a place for you. How about visiting an active volcano that has erupted five times during the 20th century?

Homer, http://www.homeralaska.org/visitHomer/index.htm, Alaska, has many fun and exciting activities to offer. Hikers love to roam the wild country side, whereas photographers love taking as many pictures as possible of all of the extravagant wildlife. There are countless outdoor activities to do in Homer, Alaska, but Continue Reading »

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