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  Alaska Vacation Store - Homer, Alaska
Homer is also the closest point on the mainland of Alaska to Katmai National Park and bear viewing.
For the wildlife enthusiast, Homer is home to many species of animals from the nearly overly abundant bald eagle population to the fantastic array of marine wildlife.
Homer’s climate is heavily influenced by its proximity to the ocean.
www.alaskavacationstore.com /homer.html   (494 words)

  
 Homer Alaska, Homer AK
Today's Homer is a thriving community of approximately 4,000 residents, most of whom came to this area for one reason: it is one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Homer is blessed with a view to the south that is stunning in its beauty and grandeur.
The original town at the end of Homer Spit burned down when an exposed coal seam caught fire, and the town was rebuilt on the present town-site.
www.bellsalaska.com /homer.html   (585 words)

  
 Homer, Alaska - Travel and Vacation Info
Homer, on the southeast side of the Kenai Peninsula, is one of the best cities to visit for a sampling of Alaska's finest.
Boasting some of Alaska's big fish, bigger bears and a sampling of some of the biggest scenery in the United States, most find it hard to find something small to say about Homer.
Homer is 225 miles south of Anchorage by road.
www.go-alaska.net /Homer   (269 words)

  
 Alaska Halibut Fishing Charters, Homer Alaska Fishing Halibut Charters, Homer Halibut Guides
Alaska halibut guides agree that Alaska fishing vacations including Halibut fishing trips to Homer Alaska are fantastic because Homer, AK is the "Halibut Capital of the World" and home of the Homer Halibut Derby sponsored by the Homer Alaska Chamber of Commerce.
Homer, Alaska is a unique little fishing village situated on the tip of the Kenai Peninsula at the end of the road from Anchorage.
Homer, Alaska salmon fishing is saltwater trolling with a fish-finder and down-riggers.
www.alaska-halibut-fishing-charters.com   (1710 words)

  
 Homer, Alaska
HOMER Homer, nestled at the mouth of Kachemak Bay, has most of what people visit Alaska for: wildlife and spectacular views of mountains, glaciers and fjords.
The Homer B&B innkeepers are particularly enthusiastic, ready and willing to give guests the benefit of their familiarity with the area-everything from the best fishing grounds to dining recommendations.
An attractive alternative in Homer is a luxury getaway at Mike and Diane McBride's Kachemak Bay Wilderness Lodge in China Poot Bay.
www.familytravelguides.com /articles/alaska/homer.html   (1288 words)

  
 Alaska News
Alaska's health care system is nearing a crisis stage, with rising costs, lower reimbursement rates, a shortage of doctors and few methods to entice caregivers to work in the state, doctors and health care...
Alaska's ongoing shortage of primary care physicians will worsen without drastic measures, doctors and other experts said Tuesday at a congressional field hearing to explore a dilemma spreading in rural areas...
Alaska Natives and several environmental groups are protesting Royal Dutch Shell PLC's plan to conduct offshore exploration drilling in the Beaufort Sea.
www.topix.net /state/ak   (754 words)

  
 About Homer - Homer Hostel - Homer Alaska
Homer Alaska is a small town on the south end of the Kenai Peninsula in southcentral Alaska.
The town of Homer is home to about 5000 residents, with about 5000 more living in the surrounding communities.
Homer is located on the shore of Kachemak Bay and is a gateway to the Kachemak Bay State Park where there are numerous hiking and kayaking opportunities.
www.homerhostel.com /homer.htm   (324 words)

  
 Homer Alaska
Homer is located on the shores of Kachemak Bay near the southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula.
Homer is known to local Alaskans and visitors alike as an artisan’s community, with numerous galleries and shops featuring local works.
Homer is served the Alaska State Ferry, and small water taxi service is also available to nearby Seldovia.
www.alaskatravel.com /homer/index.html   (296 words)

  
 Go Fishing Alaska
Alaska River Adventures has been in business under the same ownership for 25 years, they are widely respected in the guiding industry and all of their guides are recognized as professionals by Orvis, Sage, Fly Logic and many others.
Great Alaska is a reputable operator with 20 years experience in sport fishing, nature tours and adventure travel vacations on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula.
Homer Floatplane Lodge and Cabins is located in the heart of Homer, Alaska.
www.gofishingalaska.com /kenai_seward_homer.html   (365 words)

  
 Homer, Alaska: Sea Views, Spits, & an Estuary
To see Homer properly, therefore, it is a good idea to find the original Main Street and wander through the center of town.
Homer is on a hill, and the spectacular views of the Bay are reflected in the names of its streets: "Skyline Drive," "City View," "Island View," "Mountain View," and even (registering a slight pang of disappointment) "No View."
Homer is located on Kachemak Bay, home of the biggest estuary scientific research reserve in America, totalling 365,000 acres.
www.myalaskanvacation.com /communities/homer/homer2.html   (196 words)

  
 Salmon fishing in Homer Alaska and Halibut Fishing in Homer Alaska with Fish Homer Charters
Fish Homer would like to welcome you to Kachemak Bay, Lower Cook Inlet, and the town of Homer, Alaska, your gateway to world class salmon and halibut fishing in Alaska.
Homer is 220 road miles south of Anchorage on the beautiful Kenai Peninsula.
Homer is well known as the “Halibut Fishing Capital of the World” but in recent years it has become almost as well known for its great year-round King Salmon fishing.
www.fishhomer.com   (236 words)

  
 Homer Air Service in Homer, Alaska -:- Flightseeing, Glacier & Volcanoe flightsee, Overnight Trips and more.
A bush plane out of Homer will drop you and your guide off on the other side of the mountains to the South of Kachemak Bay, the end of the Kenai Peninsula facing South into the Gulf of Alaska.
Depart Homer to the Chugach Islands off of the South shore of the Kenai Peninsula, the Barren Islands halfway to Kodiak and within the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife refuge, or Augustine the volcano on the other side of the Cook Inlet from Homer for the day.
Depart Homer in the early afternoon on a scenic flight over volcanoes and glaciers to the East coast of the Katmai or Lake Clark National Park.
www.homerair.com /adventures   (979 words)

  
 Alaska town wants haven for bears that bring cash: Local News: The Seattle Times
When Land's End operator Jon Faulkner arrived in Homer in 1988, bear-viewing was in its infancy, he said, with just one high-end wilderness lodge in the area offering tours.
Homer, with a year-round population of about 5,400, gets about 150,000 visitors a year, said Linda Broadhead, manager of the town's visitor center.
In February 2005, the Homer City Council passed a resolution asking the game board to keep the state lands next to the sanctuary closed.
seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/localnews/2003576631_bears17e.html   (1137 words)

  
 Homer Real Estate, listings for land and homes in Homer Alaska, Halibut Cove, Seldovia and the Kenai Peninsula
Homer, Alaska, "the Cosmic Hamlet by the Sea,"
Homer is nestled on Kachemak Bay (now recognized as a National Estuarine Research Reserve), views of majestic mountains, glaciers and volcanoes.
of Southcentral Alaska and as a result, there are almost a dozen active galleries along with the Arts Council which regularly brings nationally and internationally known performers to town.
www.homerrealestate.com   (391 words)

  
 Hertz rental car homer alaska
Pioneer Car Rentals in Homer Alaska is open from 7am until 7pm seven days a week 365 days a year.
Some of the most beautiful views in Alaska are free to those who drive the roads around Homer.
No visit to Homer would be complete without a drive out East End Road, which parallels Kachemak Bay for 20 miles.
www.rentalcarhomeralaska.com   (515 words)

  
 Homer Alaska lodging at Alaska by the Sea Cabins
Homer Alaska lodging at Alaska by the Sea Cabins
Our goal is to provide you with comfortable lodging at an affordable price close to all that Homer has to offer.
Homer is well known for its fishing and outdoor activities but it's also a great place to just relax and listen to the waves.
www.alaskabythesea.com   (174 words)

  
 Homer Alaska Halibut Fishing - Capt.Dave's Halibut Charters - Bottom fishing for the largest flat fish - Halibut
Homer Alaska Halibut Fishing - Capt.Dave's Halibut Charters - Bottom fishing for the largest flat fish - Halibut
Homer, Alaska is The Place to go halibut fishing - a vast fishing area, lighter weights used, scenic views, wildlife, even whales, and halibut, lots of halibut.
Dave and his wife Madge are long time Homer residents, Madge take reservations during the fishing season, Dave's busy fishing, book early.
www.alaskafishhomer.com   (370 words)

  
 Homer Alaska - Homer Travel Info | ALASKA.ORG Tours, Lodging & Activities in Homer AK
Discover some of Alaska's best hiking, in Kachemak Bay State Park, with trails to glaciers, mountain lakes, and miles of uninhabited beaches.
Homer is close to Katmai National Park, one of the most densely populated brown bear areas in the world.
Experienced air taxis fly floatplanes to remote bear-viewing areas where it's not unheard of to spot 30 bears fishing for salmon or digging for clams.
www.alaska.org /homer/homer.htm   (637 words)

  
 Homer Alaska - Best weekly paper
The first slide of Bob King’s talk last Friday on marine debris rang true with many of the 50 people attending the start of the weekend’s Coastal Stewardship Workshop at the Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center.
Homer girls place high in state wrestling tourney
Copyrighted by Homer News, a Division of Morris Communications
www.homernews.com   (200 words)

  
 Alaska magazine | Alaska Traveler: Homer Magic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
This was the bold hypothesis I advanced to Jim Thurston as he readied his boat for the short commute from the city harbor to Halibut Cove.
If Homer were a Rorshach Test, most people would stare at the inkblot and announce, “halibut fishing” or “halibut derby” or “halibut capital of the world,” but a few rebels would squint and say, “Is that a salmon?”
Guests at most Alaska lodges watch for moose and bears; I kept peering over my shoulder for the vexed survivor of this feral flock (which was destined for the freezer).
www.alaskamagazine.com /stories/1106/aktraveler.shtml   (1104 words)

  
 Alaska Sea Kayaking Adventures - Homer Ocean Charters
Experience the mystery and beauty of Alaska’s midnight sun while you paddle the pristine waters of Eldred Passage, Sadie Cove, Yukon Island and Tutka Bay.
We will water taxi you from Homer to Otter Cove where you can pick up kayaks, spray skirts and paddles for your single or multi-day paddle.
Before departing on any kayak trips you will be asked to sign a liability waiver and leave a credit card number as a deposit for loss or damage to equipment.
www.homerocean.com /alaska_kayaking.htm   (582 words)

  
 Real estate in Homer Alaska, and the southern Kenai Peninsula - Remax of Homer Alaska   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Homer is an ever-popular resort town and thousands of tourists visit here each year.
RE/MAX of Homer is also the only franchised real estate agency on the lower peninsula, giving you even more advantage from an international name you can trust.
Re/Max of Homer is located in the heart of the Homer business district at 412 East Pioneer.
remax-homer-alaska.com   (442 words)

  
 Homer Alaska Visitor's Guide
Voice (907)235-3714, Fax (907)235-3716 E-mail: info@homertribune.com, 601 E. Pioneer Ave., Suite 109, Homer, AK 99603.
No portions may be reproduced without written permission of the Homer Tribune.
No photos or images may be used without written permission from the Homer Tribune.
akms.com /htguide   (110 words)

  
 Homer Alaska links. Alaskan halibut & salmon fishing, lodging, tours, bed and breakfasts and more in Homer, Seward, ...
Salmon and halibut fishing charters in Homer, Alaska on a 32'catamaran.
Bed and breakfast lodging in Homer AK in a beautiful homestead cabin with sweeping views of the bay and mountains.
Lodging in 2 cozy cabins in Homer Alaska.
netalaska.com   (2149 words)

  
 Alaska Anglers Fishing Charters Homer Alaska - halibut fishing, salmon fishing, Homer Alaska
is located in Homer, Alaska providing the best halibut fishing in the world and year round king salmon fishing as well as other species in season.
in Homer Alaska fishing for Halibut, Salmon and Ling Cod.
Accommodations in our cottages featuring 4 bedrooms with full amenities are in a convenient location between the town of Homer and the beginning of the Spit.
www.alaskaangler.net   (382 words)

  
 Homer Alaska lodging in private rental cabins and halibut fishing. Arctic Sun Lodging and Halibut Fishing
Homer Alaska lodging in private rental cabins and halibut fishing.
We're located just 2½ miles from downtown Homer up East Hill Road, where visitors are greeted with breathtaking views of Kachemak Bay, glaciers and the Kenai Mountains.
See what Alaska halibut fishing is all about on our halibut fishing page.
www.alaskaarcticsun.com   (192 words)

  
 Homer, Alaska Vacation Rentals
Homer has a full-sized grocery store, as well as several smaller convenience stores.
Homer boasts over 40 restaurants, offering every type of cuisine that the Alaskan traveler could possibly imagine.
Homer has a new paved bike path approximately … miles long beginning at the beautiful outlook point on Baycrest Hill and extending to the end of the Homer Spit.
www.homerrentals.com /pages/vacation/vac.html   (821 words)

  
 Alaska seafood from Coal Point Seafoods, Homer, Alaska. Specializing in the highest quality Alaskan seafoods. halibut, ...
Alaska seafood from Coal Point Seafoods, Homer, Alaska.
Alaska's snowcapped mountain peaks, glaciers, and pristine sparkling waters are our neighbors.
4306 Homer Spit · Homer · Alaska · 99603
www.welovefish.com   (166 words)

  
 Homer Alaska
- Homer Bed and Breakfast Incredible views of Kachemak Bay - Accommodations and lodging for travelers to Homer, Alaska.
Plan your Alaskan vacation outdoor adventures in the Alaska Kenai peninsula combining dog mushing and helicopter glacier tours.
Homer was founded in 1896 by gold seekers.
www.pinnacle-travel.org /Alaska/Homer.htm   (680 words)

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