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  Kenai Peninsula - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Kenai Peninsula is a large peninsula jutting from the southern coast of Alaska in the United States.
The glacier -covered Kenai Mountains (7,000 ft/2,130 m) run along the southeast spine of the peninsula along the coast of the Gulf of Alaska.
The peninsula includes several of the larger towns in southern Alaska, including Seward on the Gulf of Alaska Coast, Kenai along the Cook Inlet, and Homer, along Kachemak Bay in the south.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kenai_Peninsula   (343 words)

  
 Kenai / Upper Kenai Peninsula Area - Weekly fishing reports
On the Kenai Peninsula, pike can be taken using spears, bait, spin, fly-fishing gear, and by bow and arrow, as long as the arrow is attached to the bow by a line.
The mainstem Kenai River from ADFandG markers 1 mile downstream from the mouth of the Funny River upstream to markers 200 yards upstream of the mouth of the Funny is currently closed to all fishing.
The mainstem Kenai River from the mouth of the Upper Killey River upstream to the ADFandG marker at the outlet of Skilak Lake is currently closed to all fishing.
www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us /region2/weekly/ken.cfm   (15435 words)

  
 History of the Kenai Peninsula
Kenai's first white settlement dates to 1791 when Russians, primarily after furs, established Fort St. Nicholas (Nikolaevsk Redoubt) on the bluff overlooking Cook Inlet and the mouth of the Kenai River.
The town of Kenai at the mouth of the Kenai River on the Cook Inlet shore of the Kenai Peninsula began in 1791 as Redoubt St. Nicholas, a fortified trading post of the Lebedef-Lastochkin Company which later consolidated with the Shelikof interests to become a part of the Russian-American Company.
Kenai continued on as a native village with strong Russian influences to be seen in the church, chapel, school and steam bath house.
www.krpga.org /kenai-history.html   (1698 words)

  
 Kenai Peninsula Fishing Lodge ~ Crazy Bear Lodge ~ Private Lakefront Lodge
Kenai Peninsula lakes are great for family fishing fun and Alaska's Crazy Bear Lodge is surrounded by such excellent Alaska fishing hot spots.
Our Kenai Fishing Lodge is situated at the mid point on the Kenai Peninsula but yet off the busy path and away from all the noise.
Kenai Peninsula fishing lodge on the private shores of Daniel's Lake is just minutes north of the city of Kenai.
www.crazybearlodge.net   (899 words)

  
 Kenai Chamber of Commerce - Kenai Alaska
The Kenai Chamber of Commerce is located in the City of Kenai.
Situated at the mouth of the beautiful Kenai River where it meets Cook Inlet, with miles of pristine walking beaches along with the breathtaking backdrop of Mt. Redoubt.
Kenai Chamber of Commerce - 402 Overland St. - Kenai, Alaska 99611
www.kenaichamber.org   (123 words)

  
 RecWorld - Alaska's Kenai Peninsula
A Kenai Peninsula experience encompasses the very best of all that the Great Lands have to offer.
Renowned for stunning scenery, the peninsula is home to incredible natural wonders and an abundance of wildlife.
Kenai Peninsula is served by 2 airlines, a bus line, 3 car rental services, an RV/Motorhome rental service, 2 ferries, a railroad and a travel agency.
www.recworld.com /state/ak/fish/kenai/kenai.html   (705 words)

  
 American Civil Liberties Union : Kenai Peninsula Borough Resolution
The Kenai Peninsula Borough affirms its strong opposition to terrorism, and also strongly affirms that efforts to end terrorism should not be waged at the expense of the inalienable rights, fundamental civil rights and civil liberties of the people of the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
The Kenai Peninsula Borough affirms the rights of all people to be treated in accordance with the full protections granted in the United States Constitution and the Alaska State Constitution.
The Kenai Peninsula Borough strongly affirms that the rights of all people shall not be abridged due to race, ethnicity, county origin, or association without due process of law as granted in the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
www.aclu.org /SafeandFree/SafeandFree.cfm?ID=12708&c=207   (889 words)

  
 ADF&G - Sport Fish Southcentral Region - Northern Kenai Peninsula Management Area   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Contact Us The Northern Kenai Peninsula Management Area (NKPMA) are all Kenai Peninsula freshwater drainages from the north bank of Ingram Creek south to the south bank of the Kasilof River.
Adjacent to the mouths of the Kenai and Kasilof River and on the west side of Cook Inlet small numbers of anglers target halibut, razor clams and several species of hardshell clams.
Streams which support major rainbow trout fisheries are the Kenai River (supporting both a harvest oriented and catch-and-release fishery), Russian River (primarily a catch-and-release fishery by regulation), and the streams and lakes of the Swanson River and Moose River drainages.
www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us /region2/areas/kenai/html/ahpr2ken.stm   (1443 words)

  
 Alaska's Kenai peninsula
Alaska's Kenai Peninsula is the home of the world famous Kenai River and its celebrated Kenai River Salmon Run.
Kenai and Soldotna are approximately eleven miles apart.
Alaska's Kenai Peninsula has a myriad of indoor and outdoor activities for all age ranges.
mt.essortment.com /kenaipeninsula_rsxx.htm   (350 words)

  
 Kenai Peninsula Fishing
The Kenai River holds the largest strain of king salmon on the globe including the largest king salmon ever taken on rod and reel, a 97 lb.
Limits for King salmon on the Kenai Peninsula are conservative due to the popularity of these fisheries and the limited number of fish available.
On the Kenai, only two fish are allowed per season, three per season on the Kasilof and five total fish per season on the entire Kenai Peninsula.
www.alaskafishing-lodge.com /fishing-kenai.html   (2005 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)

  
 Kenai Fjords Tours Official Site, Kenai Fjords Nat
Kenai Fjords National Park abounds with marine sealife, and is a must for those interested in Alaska whale watching, Alaska Bird watching, wildlife viewing and glacier cruises.
Kenai Fjords Tours offers exceptional wildlife and glacier cruises in Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park, including exclusive trips to the Fox Island Day Lodge or an overnight experience at the Fox Island Wilderness Lodge.
Kenai Fjords Tours’ wildlife and glacier cruises take you deep into the heart of Kenai Fjords National Park and an incredible abundance of marine and land-based wildlife —whales, porpoise, Steller sea lion, along with more than 80 different species of birds make Kenai Fjords National Park their home.
www.kenaifjords.com   (584 words)

  
 Kenai Peninsula Alaska Discovery Vacation Guide - Trip Planning
The Kenai Peninsula Borough is 90% Wilderness and located just south of Anchorage, Alaska.
Our panoramic playground is just the place to ‘Spot the locals’~ wildlife in their natural habitat, Sense the Kenai Peninsula Hands On~ sightseeing, get in the Fish Zone, and Celebrate the Wonders of the Kenai Peninsula at our community festivals.
They refer the Kenai Peninsula to their family and friends and return themselves time and time again.
www.kenaipeninsula.org   (250 words)

  
 Fishing Alaska's northern Kenai Peninsula area
Anglers flock to the Kenai River in their attempts to break the record of the largest King of the past.
The northern Kenai Peninsula is bordered by Cook Inlet on its western side and Prince William Sound on its eastern side.
Kenai Peninsula weather is milder than much of the rest of the state because of its proximity to the Pacific Ocean.
www.outdoorsdirectory.com /areas/fishing/southcentral/kenai-fishing.htm   (1129 words)

  
 Kenai Peninsula Online - Alaska Newspaper -
Kenai resident Constance Wilson died unexpectedly Monday, July 11, 2005 at Central Peninsula General Hospital in Soldotna.
Wasilla and former Kenai resident John Scott Pittsenbargar died Thursday, July 7, 2005, at Valley Hospital in Palmer from malignant melanoma.
Kenai resident John A. Yeager died in his sleep Saturday, June 25, 2005 at the Pogo Mine near Fairbanks, where he was working.
www.peninsulaclarion.com /obits   (647 words)

  
 Kenai River, Alaska Salmon, halibut, Trout Fishing Lodge
Whether you are passing through while sightseeing on the Kenai Peninsula or looking for first class accommodations, the Alaska Sprucewood Lodge is your key to relaxation in Luxury.
The Kenai River boasts major runs of king, red, silver, and pink salmon, along with trophy sized rainbow and Dolly Varden trout.
The Kenai River and its surrounding areas are also habitat for bald eagles, bear, moose, caribou, wolves, and other Alaskan wildlife.
www.kenairiver.com   (279 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)

  
 Kenai Peninsula Alaska Bed & Breakfast Association - Guide for quality lodging on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula
A popular destination in Alaska is the incredibly scenic Kenai Peninsula.
The Kenai Peninsula, with its unparalleled beauty, offers glaciers, pristine rivers and lakes, beaches and spectacular coastlines, snow covered rugged mountains, volcanoes and an abundance of wildlife and wildflowers.
The Kenai Peninsula Bed and Breakfast Association formed in 1996 to assist innkeepers in providing quality accommodations to Kenai Peninsula guests.
www.kenaipeninsulabba.com   (209 words)

  
 COOPER LANDING ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RUSSIAN RIVER - GWIN'S LODGE CABINS & CHALETS FISHING CHARTERS STORE & ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Abundant wildlife and Alaska flora abound in nearby forests while the aqua, glacial waters of the Kenai River and the gin-clear waters of the Russian River that flank Gwin's Lodge are among the best Salmon and Rainbow Trout fisheries in the world.
The Schooner Bend Covered Bridge, built over the Kenai River in 1929, was at the bend of the river near the road into the Russian River Campground.
Gwin's Lodge, 4 miles west of Cooper Landing, is surrounded by the snow-capped Kenai Mountains of the Chugach National Forest which rapidly rise from the river valley floor upwards of 5,000 feet.
www.gwinslodge.com   (991 words)

  
 Introduction to Kenai Peninsula Wildlife & Sealife   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Kenai Peninsula is home to a LOT of wildlife.
Here is list of the abundant wildlife you may find on the Kenai Peninsula and your chances of seeing them.
After 28 years on the Peninsula I have come to know many areas that will provide an excellent opportunity to view and photograph our wildlife.
alaskaoutdoorjournal.com /Wildlife/kpwildintro.html   (159 words)

  
 Kenai Peninsula
Kenai Peninsula, S Alaska, jutting c.150 mi (240 km) into the Gulf of Alaska, between Prince William Sound and Cook Inlet.
The Alaska RR crosses the peninsula from Seward.
On the south coast of the peninsula is
www.factmonster.com /ce6/us/A0827355.html   (202 words)

  
 Alaska's Moose Creek Lodge - Kenai River Alaska Fishing Charter Packages, Accommodations, Inns, Lodges
We are situated in a very unique setting with a breathtaking view of the Kenai River and wilderness area.
The Kenai River is long known for its unmatched world class fishing, incredible beauty, and tremendous variety of wildlife.
There are 30 minute commuter flights available from Anchorage to our neighboring city of Kenai, or you may elect to rent a car and drive the 3 hours from Anchorage through breathtaking scenery.
www.moosecreek.com   (493 words)

  
 Natural wonders: Kenai Peninsula offers up-close look at Alaska's wildlife   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
These were just some of the scenes my 11-year-old daughter and I experienced while on an eight-day vacation in the heart of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, a two-hour drive south from Anchorage.
Redoubt Volcano looms behind a fish processing plant on the Kenai River in Kenai, Alaska.
The volcano, which can be seen on a clear day from many spots on the Kenai Peninsula, is situated on the side of Cook Inlet in the Alaska Range.
www.post-gazette.com /pg/05086/477183.stm   (1384 words)

  
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More than merely a guidebook, Fishing Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, also includes a wide range of information on the most popular methods for catching giant salmon, trout, grayling, and steelhead.
Of course, Fishing Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, is also the first and only book to provide detailed information on stream access, timing, tactics, and equipment for fishing one of the world's most beautiful backcountry spots.
He covers every style of fishing-- from jigging for giant halibut off the coast, to float tubing for grayling and monster rainbow trout on quiet mountain lakes, to pursuing the species of salmon that run up the streams of the Kenai Peninsula to spawn.
www.fishinginkenai.com   (364 words)

  
 Kenai Peninsula on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
On the south coast of the peninsula is Kenai Fjords National Park, which has striking glacial formations and contains the breeding areas for a variety of birds and sea mammals.
Great hope for Kenai Peninsula oil and gas industry: Exploration continues as new fields are being developed.
A moose, center, near Cooper Landing on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/K/KenaiP1en.asp   (604 words)

  
 Kenai Peninsula Fishing Academy
The Kenai Fishing Academy (KFA), located in Soldotna, Alaska, is a fishing experience unlike any other offered in the state of Alaska..
The Kenai Peninsula College and University of Alaska sponsor this Academy so you can be assured the instruction will be exceptional.
During the afternoons and evenings you’ll head out to fish the Kenai or Kasilof Rivers (or both, depending upon where the fish are) and fly-in to secret, remote areas to fish for salmon, rainbows and/or grayling.
kenaifishing.kpc.alaska.edu   (957 words)

  
 Kenai Peninsula Lodge and Cabins for Rent: Kenai-Lodges.com
There are not many hostels on the Kenai or for that matter in Alaska as of yet, but with their growing popularity, we are seeing them show up now in Kenai, Homer, Sterling and Seward Alaska.
kenai lodges includes alaska lodging in anchor point, cooper landing, homer, hope, kenai, moose pass, nikiski, ninilchik, seldovia, seward, soldotna, sterling, and many small alaska communities along with remote destinations.
Kenai Landing is being called a work in progress but is currently worthy of a visit.
www.kenai-lodges.com   (569 words)

  
 Alaska Sport Fishing and Vacation Lodge - Alaska Fish Camp and Safaris - Kenai Peninsula Alaska adventure travel ...
If there is a place in your mind's eye that can clearly picture the perfect Alaska- and you yearn for it- then come with us to Alaska's Kenai Peninsula.
It is all here on the Kenai, exactly as you pictured it: hundreds of square miles of impossible beauty and bounty; a seemingly endless expanse of rolling forests, mountain meadows, hidden lakes, whispering streams, turquoise glaciers - and all of it teeming with rare species of North American wildlife...
Plan your Alaska vacation with Great Alaska and be rewarded with the "trip of a lifetime" from a reputable operator with 20 years experience in sportfishing, nature tours and adventure travel vacations in Alaska's National Parks.
www.greatalaska.com   (274 words)

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