Written by: Adeline Yuboco and Julian Fenn 02/15/2013 3:37 PM
Located south of the city of Anchorage, the Kenai Peninsula is a land full of striking contrasts. It boasts massive prehistoric glaciers and snow-capped mountains and is home to numerous pristine lakes, rivers, and lush green forests teeming with diverse wildlife, giving outdoor enthusiasts so much to do and see. It's no wonder why it has been dubbed as Alaska's Playground.
When to Go
Summer is the best time to visit the Kenai Peninsula, specifically the months between June and September. The weather during this time of the year is the most ideal. The days are also longer, so you can have more time to enjoy the outdoors. More important, most-if not all-establishments and attractions in the Kenai Peninsula are seasonal, opening only during the summer months.
How to Get There
You can explore the Kenai Peninsula by driving down the Seward Highway from Anchorage and then continuing on to Sterling Highway. You can also opt to take a ferry down the Alaska Marine Highway to get to the Kenai Peninsula.
How Long Should the Trip Be?
We recommend six days as per the itinerary below. Of course, this can be easily shorten by picking only the activities here that you find most appealing.
What to See and Do
Six-Day Visit - Anchorage to Kenai Peninsula - About 330 miles (one way).
Day One - Anchorage to Chugach State Park - 26 miles
Day Two - Chugach State Park to Portage Glacier to Kenai Lake - 120 miles
Day Three - Kenai Lake to Seward 60 miles including side trips
Day Four - Kenai Fjords National Park
Day Five - Seward to Soldotna - 93 miles
Day Six - Soldotna to Homer to Anchorage - 300 miles
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I do believe Juneau is the capital of Alaska.
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