Two hours south of Anchorage at the Kenai-Russian River junction, Cooper Landing is the Kenai Peninsula hub for rafting, salmon fishing, and wilderness.
Clam Gulch on the Kenai Peninsula is Alaska's best razor clamming beach — 150 miles from Anchorage, easy to dig, and worth every minute of the drive.
The Kenai River holds the world record for king salmon — a 97-pound fish pulled from these waters in 1985 that still stands today. The Russian River confluence fills shoulder-to-shoulder with...
Homer Alaska day trip from Anchorage: halibut fishing charters, Homer Spit, Kachemak Bay State Park, and the 226-mile drive down the Kenai Peninsula.
Plan your Kenai River king salmon fishing trip for 2026: two summer runs, guided trip costs, license requirements, and access towns on the Kenai Peninsula.
Best day trips from Anchorage in 2026 — Matanuska Glacier, Talkeetna, Seward, Whittier, Hatcher Pass, and top Alaska destinations within a full day drive.
Glamping near Anchorage in 2026 — luxury wilderness lodges, yurt rentals, fly-in camps, and premium outdoor stays in Southcentral Alaska.
Discover the overlooked southern Kenai Peninsula: razor clamming at Clam Gulch, Ninilchik's Russian Orthodox heritage, and Anchor Point — end of the road.
Primrose Trail near Seward: an 8-mile Kenai Peninsula hike starting at Mile 17 Seward Hwy — 1,800 ft gain, wildflowers, and Kenai Lake views. 2026 guide.
The Lost Lake Trail near Seward is one of the Kenai Peninsula's best alpine day hikes — 14 miles of tundra, glacial lake views, and epic Kenai scenery.