Fishing Perhaps one of the biggest attractions in Alaska is the fishing. If you prefer fishing from a boat or the banks, fly fishing or out in the open ocean, there are many places to go. The Kenai river is probably one of the hottest spots to fish. With a large variety of fish, from King salmon to Dolly Varden there are many ways to bring your catch home. The Russian river off the Kenai is one of the hottest spots and draws most crowds to catch Red salmon,(My favorite fish to eat), and the Moose river off the Kenai is also a good spot to try your luck. The Kasilof river is a hot spot for king salmon fishing right off the banks. Fly fishing for these 15 to 20 pounders is quite an experience!! The Anchor river in Anchor Point is a good spot to fish for kings, silver, and pink salmon, as well as Dolly Varden and Steelhead fishing. The Ninilchik River and Deep Creek are also a good place to go fishing. There are also many lakes to camp and fish for trout and land locked salmon.

Clamming Digging for clams is a lot of fun and a lot of work. But eating them is your reward!! Razor clams are abundant on the beaches at Clam Gulch and Ninilchik beaches. The clams may be dug with clam shovels or clam guns ( a metal tub with handles that is pushed into the sand, then covering a hole with your thumb is pulled out and the contents are sucked out and hopefully the clam with it!!). The minus low tides are when to dig for clams, usually a minus two feet or more. It is suggested to get a tide book to find out the times for the beach you plan to go to. They are available at many stores and tackle shops. It is recommended to wear gloves (they don't call them razor clams for nothing!!!!) and the water can get pretty cold. Now all you have to do is grab your bucket and start looking for small dimples in the sand and start digging!! The daily limit is 60 clams per person. Anyone 16 years or older must have a valid Alaska sport fishing license to dig. Happy digging!!

Hiking and Climbing The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge has more than 200 miles of established trails and routes to explore. Skyline trail is a beautiful hike up to the top, and when you get there, on a clear day you can see Anchorage. With many opportunities to view wildlife such as mountain goats, eagles, moose, and bears.

Canoeing This is a great way to see Alaska!! The Swanson River and Swan Lake routes in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge provides opportunities for fishing and wildlife viewing at it's best!! There is a large variety of wildlife to see, such as moose, brown and black bears, wolves, bald eagles, beaver, otter, loons trumpeter swan, and many waterfowl are seen. The Swanson River Route links more than 40 lakes. The 80 mile route can be traveled in less than one week. Or , if you should want a shorter trip, you can enter at the Gene Lake outlet and travel 24 mile trip. There are maps and more information at the local visitor centers.
The Kenai Canoe Trails

Golfing For a little less adventure and a little more relaxation, there are a number of golf courses on the Peninsula. The Birch Ridge course is located in Soldotna off the Sterling highway. The course is open from May through September. Views of Mt Redoubt Volcano and wildlife are a treat so bring your camera. Kenai Golf Course offers a great course with rental services and golf carts. Kachemak Bay Lynx is located in Homer, known for the "most westerly golf course in the united states". They have complete equipment rental and clubhouse with a panoramic view of Kachemak Bay.

Gold Panning Recreational gold panning can be fun for the entire family. Any area on the Chugach National Forest not staked by someone for mining or other purposes is open to recreational gold panning. Crow Creek Mine is a unique historical site with remnants of earlier gold mining days, located near Girdwood, open mining is permitted for a fee. For more information contact:

Summer Dog Sled Rides Idida Ride Sled Dog Tours is a way to see what dog mushing is all about. Visit the training site of Iditarod musher Mitch Seavey. Located at Summit Lake Lodge on the Kenai Peninsula. For more information call Idida Ride Sled Dog Tours 1-800-478-3139