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  Kenai, Alaska - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kenai is a city in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.
Kenai is located on the west side of the Kenai Peninsula near the outlet of the Kenai River to the Cook Inlet of the Pacific Ocean.
In 1894, the Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church was built in the village.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kenai,_Alaska   (827 words)

  
 Kenai, Alaska - Alaska Online
Kenai is situated on the low rise overlooking the mouth of the Kenai River.
In 1791, Kenai became the second permanent settlement established by the Russians in Alaska, when a fortified post called Fort Saint Nicholas was built near the community.
Kenai has all the shopping facilities of a major town; also medical and dental clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, banks, theater, shopping malls, supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, numerous gift and specialty shops, a Fine Art Center, an airport, a harbor with boat ramp, a news paper, several radio stations, and much more...
www.alaskaonline.org /travelplanner/southcentral/kenai.php   (727 words)

  
 Kenai, Alaska
Kenai is located on the western coast of the Kenai Peninsula, fronting Cook Inlet.
In 1869 the U.S. military established a post for the Dena'ina Indians in the area, called Fort Kenay, which was abandoned in 1870 after Alaska was purchased by the U.S. A post office was established in 1899.
Kenai is accessible by the Sterling Highway to Anchorage, Fairbanks, Canada and the lower 48 states.
www.acsyellowpages.com /discover/kenai.htm   (507 words)

  
 Alaska Vacation Store - Kenai Alaska
Kenai Fjords National Park covers the southern end of the peninsula west of the town of Seward.
The Kenai Peninsula is bounded by Cook Inlet on the west, the Gulf of Alaska on the south, and Prince William Sound on the east.
The eastern two-thirds of the peninsula is dominated by the Kenai Mountains, which have numerous glaciers and icefields.
www.alaskavacationstore.com /kenai.html   (540 words)

  
 Alaska.com | Kenai Fjords National Park
The big attractions at Kenai Fjords National Park are glaciers, a shoreline that beckons kayakers and bays that harbor humpback whales and sea lions.
Kenai Fjords encompasses 587,000 acres, or 917 square miles, of the mountainous Kenai Peninsula.
Seward was founded in 1903 by surveyors plotting the route of the Alaska Railroad to Interior Alaska.
www.alaska.com /places/parks/kefj/story/4481433p-4460422c.html   (2333 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Alaska the 'poster state' for climate concerns (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.tamu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Alaska has emerged as the poster state for global warming, the climate effect attributed to higher concentrations of "greenhouse" gases — mostly carbon dioxide created by burning fossil fuels — that capture the sun's heat in the atmosphere.
Alaska is important in measuring the effect of global warming on the USA because what happens here soon will be felt in the Lower 48 states, say experts such as Robert Corell, a senior fellow at the American Meteorological Society.
Alaska is ahead of the climate-change curve because polar regions warm the fastest.
www.usatoday.com.cob-web.org:8888 /weather/climate/2006-05-29-alaska-globalwarming_x.htm   (1764 words)

  
 Kenai Alaska, Alaskan cities
The city of Kenai is on the eastern shore of Cook Inlet at the mouth of the Kenai River, 156 road miles south of Anchorage and 90 miles north of Homer.
Kenai is the transportation hub of the Kenai Peninsula home to the peninsula's biggest and busiest airport.
The U.S. Military in Kenai established Fort Kenay from 1867 to 1869.
www.bellsalaska.com /kenai.html   (720 words)

  
 Kenai Alaska
The heart of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula lies snuggled between the mouth of the famous Kenai River and the bluffs of Cook Inlet.
The Kenai Refuge consists of the western slopes of the Kenai Mountains and forested lowlands bordering Cook Inlet.
Kenai Refuge was established by President Roosevelt to preserve and maintain the large population of moose on the Kenai Peninsula.
www.alaskatrekker.com /kenai.htm   (715 words)

  
 Seward Alaska Lodging and Cabins for Rent: Kenai-Lodges.com
Kenai Fjords National Park - The park's wildlife includes mountain goats, moose, bears, wolverines, marmots and other land mammals who have established themselves on a thin life zone between marine waters and the ice field's frozen edges.
Situated at the head of Resurrection Bay on the Kenai Peninsula, Seward is one of Alaska’s oldest and most scenic communities.
The average annual temperature is 56 degrees F. As Seward is situated at the head of Resurrection Bay and a light cool breeze is generally present, it is suggested that you dress in layers.
www.kenai-lodges.com /alaska/seward.html   (974 words)

  
 Alaska Fishing | Kenai Jim's
A Alaska vacation can be very accessible and affordable for those who want a Alaska adventure to the Land of the Midnight Sun.
Our sister city of Kenai is located at the mouth of the Kenai River about 10 miles away and is about the same size as Soldotna.
Kenai Jim and his wife Ruth will do their best to help make your adventure to Alaska a successful one.
www.fishalaskanow.com   (365 words)

  
 Kenai King Salmon Fishing, Alaska Salmon Fishing, Alaska King Salmon Fishing Kenai River
We launch and reside at Kenai River Bend Resort river mile 13.8 on the mighty Kenai River.
Client pickup is at the boat ramp or the dock at 5:45 AM we will be in place on the Kenai river ready to drop the lines in at 6:00 AM, this is Alaska salmon fishing at it's best.
The Kenai River area of Alaska is the home of the largest King Salmon, in one of the world most beautiful settings in the world.
www.alaska-salmon-fishing-king.com   (741 words)

  
 Kenai Peninsula - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Kenai Peninsula is a large peninsula jutting from the southern coast of Alaska in the United States.
Kenai Peninsula is littered with glaciers on its eastern portion.
Seward is the southern terminus of the Alaska Railroad.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kenai_Peninsula   (365 words)

  
 KENAI, Alaska | Bearfoot Guides | King Salmon, Red Salmon, Silver Salmon, Russian History, Old Town Kenai, Alaska ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Kenai is located at 60°33′31″N, 151°13′47″W. Kenai is located on the west side of the Kenai Peninsula near the outlet of the Kenai River to the Cook Inlet of the Pacific Ocean.
In Kenai the population was spread out with 32.8% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who were 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in Kenai was $45,962, and the median income for a family was $56,856.
www.bearfootguides.com /communities/kenai/kenai.htm   (983 words)

  
 Kenai River, Alaska Salmon, halibut, Trout Fishing Lodge
Alaska Sprucewood Lodge is a hand-hewn log lodge located on the banks of the Kenai River in Soldotna and designed for your convenience and to enhance your Alaska experience.
The Kenai River and its surrounding areas are also habitat for bald eagles, bear, moose, caribou, wolves, and other Alaskan wildlife.
The Alaska Sprucewood lodge is located in Soldotna, Alaska on the banks of the World Famous Kenai River.
www.kenairiver.com   (279 words)

  
 Alaska Fishing Lodge: Fishing for Salmon, Trout & Halibut | Kenai River Sportfishing Lodge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
AWA was among the first companies to be permitted to raft and fish the Upper Kenai River, and we take pride in sharing our experience with all our guests.
Our Alaska fishing guides are friendly, know the river like the back of their hand, and will outfit you with only top-quality fishing equipment and gear.
Call or e-mail us today to make your reservation at Kenai River Sportfishing Lodge, or explore our website for more information and a taste of why the Kenai is one of the greatest sportfishing rivers in the world.
www.alaskasportfish.com   (415 words)

  
 Kenai Landing, Kenai Alaska's new hotel and activity center offering tours, fishing charters, cabin rentals and more in ...
Kenai Landing, Kenai Alaska's new hotel and activity center offering tours, fishing charters, cabin rentals and more in an historic cannery site on the Kenai River banks.
Fred Svensson was the superintendent of Libby's Kenai plant in 1917, and Capt. Rasmussen was asked to take a job a his assistant for that year, then the next year relieve him as superintendent.
The weather off the coast of Kenai that fall was so bad that they had to haul the store via the “Salvatore” to Anchorage, re-load to a steamer there, tow the schooner back to Kenai, where they loaded more before heading south.
www.kenailanding.com /History.html   (1161 words)

  
 Alaskan Fish Guides Your Source for Kenai River Alaska Salmon, Trout and Halibut Charters
Kenai River, Alaska, home of the IGFA World Record 97lb 4oz King Salmon, caught May 17, 1985 by Lester Anderson.
The Kenai is also home to thousands more trophy kings ranging from 40-90 pounds.
Year after year, studies show that those who employ the services of a professional fishing guide are more successful at fulfilling their dreams by catching these trophy fish.
www.alaskanfishguides.com   (451 words)

  
 GORP - Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
The mile-deep fjords of the Kenai Peninsula are like cathedrals of rock and ice where mankind can worship the sea — kayakers, fishermen, and wildlife enthusiasts will find themselves in a state of aquatic Zen as they behold the powerful grace of orca, humpback, gray, and fin-tail whales.
The Kenai Mountains are gradually being submerged by the collision of two tectonic plates — deep-water fjords are created in the process.
Alaska's marine mammals often try to steal the show at Kenai — but the Sitka spruce and hemlock forests shelter grizzlies and brown bears, wolverines, marmots, moose, and mountain goats.
gorp.away.com /gorp/resource/us_national_park/ak_kenai.htm   (557 words)

  
 Official Kenai Alaska Government Website - Welcome to Kenai!
Kenai is located on the Kenai Peninsula where the world-famous Kenai River meets Cook Inlet.
The Kenai River is known for its world-class King Salmon fishing.
Located near Seward and Homer, Alaska, Kenai is easily accessible from Anchorage via a 30-minute flight or a leisurely and beautiful 3-hour drive, approximately 150 miles to the south.
www.ci.kenai.ak.us /aboutkenai.html   (144 words)

  
 Alaska Kenai King Charters - Kenai River Salmon Fishing Guide in Soldotna, Alaska
Alaska's Kenai River.....world famous for its trophy King salmon fishing.
Dave is a lifelong Alaskan of 49 years and has been fishing for the wide range of Alaska's gamefish most of his life.
The guides used by Alaska Kenai King Charters have the knowledge and equipment to serve you well in your pursuit of a big Kenai River Chinook.
www.alaska.net /~akflaggs   (506 words)

  
 The Ultimate Alaska Adventure Travel Begins with Great Alaska Lodge!
Alaska, with its endless acres of untamed wilderness, is truly America's last frontier.
With our riverfront lodge and outcamps located on the Kenai Peninsula, our guests can experience the thrill of remote Alaska, yet enjoy excellent accommodations that make everyone feel at home.
If your Alaska vacation is part of another tour or business trip, we offer day-trips and single-night stays so you can get a taste of what Alaska Adventure travel is all about.
www.greatalaska.com   (639 words)

  
 Kenai Alaska
Kenai is classified as a highway town/Sub-Regional Center, it is found in EMS Region 2J in the Kenai Peninsula Region.
Auxiliary health care is provided by Kenai Fire Dept./EMS (283-7666); Central Emergency Services (262-4792/4453) and Central Peninsula General Hospital (262-4404) in Soldotna and various private practitioners.
Moorage is by buoys anchored in the Kenai River.
www.alaskatravel.com /alaska/kenai.html   (882 words)

  
 Kenai Information, Alaska Travel Guide
The Kenai River is a major sport fishing location for Anchorage residents and tourists.
operates the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project and is part owner of the Alaska Electric Generation and Transmission Cooperative, which operates a gas turbine plant in Soldotna.
Auxiliary health care is provided by Kenai Fire Dept./EMS (283-7666/4136); Central Emergency Services (262-4792/4453) and Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna.
www.alaskanow.com /town/kenai.htm   (721 words)

  
 AlaskaOne.com - Travel Planning Information for Alaska
The Kenai Peninsula is a natural setting where time stands still; where spirits are lifted by rugged beauty.
The Kenai Peninsula rivers are among the most famous, most intensely managed, fresh water salmon fisheries in Alaska.
Whether fly fishing all alone, drifting for kings or commissioning a deep-sea halibut charter, the Kenai Peninsula is a fisherman's paradise.
www.alaskaone.com /kenai_peninsula   (377 words)

  
 Cultural events and festivals in Kenai Alaska
Dena’ina Athabascans have long history of traditional use for subsistence and trade in Kenai area.
Russian fur traders first settled in Kenai and elsewhere on Kenai Peninsula.
The Battle of Kenai between Dena’ina Athabascans and Lebedev Company at Nikolaevsk Redoubt.
www.visitkenai.com /artsculture/history.asp   (186 words)

  
 Central Kenai Tours & Activities | ALASKA.ORG Tours in Kenai Alaska
Alaska Wildland Adventures (AWA) has specialized in fishing the Upper Kenai River between Kenai and Skilak Lakes since 1977.
Their professional guides are experts in fly-fishing, drift fishing, and back trolling, so you can fish from the boat, the bank, or both with confidence.
Alaska Wildland Adventures pioneered floating the mellow, turquoise blue Kenai River and have operated continuously since 1977.
www.alaska.org /kenai/kenai-day-tours.htm   (568 words)

  
 Kenai Real Estate, Home Listings and House Values in Kenai Borough County, Alaska
The city, contains approximately 9,000 residents, is situated where the Kenai River hits Cook Inlet in the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
Newly constructed and expansive homes with real estate in Kenai are on the higher end of the price range.
Most of the Kenai homes are styled after outdoor cabins and A-frames are popular.
www.kenai-alaska-re.com   (730 words)

  
 Kenai Backcountry Lodge in Central Kenai Alaska | ALASKA.ORG Recommended
Kenai Backcountry Lodge in Central Kenai Alaska
Most guests raft in with Alaska Wildland Adventures, starting their vacation at the Kenai Riverside Lodge.
After your first night at the Kenai Backcountry, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a guided hike through the wildlife refuge-choose from challenging or casual.
www.alaska.org /kenai/kenai-backcountry-lodge.jsp   (882 words)

  
 Alaska Wild Salmon - Cook Inlet Kenai Wild
Kenai Wild® is hand-selected by US commercial fishing families who have banded together in the cooperative spirit that makes this Alaskan community strong.
All our Kenai Wild Salmon is immediately chilled on board the fishing vessels in Cook Inlet and checked and re-checked for quality based upon the stringent requirements of AQS.
Kenai Wild Salmon is full of the essential fatty acids Omega 6 and Omega 3.
www.kenaiwild.org   (319 words)

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