The Blue Whale
May 6th 2011adminUncategorized
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 can be seen playing, fishing and mingling with their mothers and other cubs.
At Pratt Museum, there is a special exhibit of pictures taken during the Exon-Valdez oil spill. Other exhibits afford visitors the opportunity to learn what life was like for early Alaskans. Among the exhibits are skeletons of a Bering Sea Whale, a sea lion and other large creatures native to Alaska. One section is devoted to the art of quilting with 2 quilts being made each year, one to be kept for viewing and the other to be sold at auction.
Another interesting place to visit is Kachemak State Park where visitors are treated to sightings of bears, puffins, seals, eagles, whales and porpoises along its 10 mile shoreline.
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