To escape the hustle and bustle of the seaside ports of the Kenai Peninsula, there are small towns that are only accessible by plane or boat across the bay from Homer, Alaska. The port of Seldovia is one of these towns that ironically was at one time larger than Homer but when the road south … Continue reading Beyond the end of the road: Seldovia
The town of Homer is a bit quieter than the Homer Spit. There is less traffic and fewer people but we found the town itself has a lot to offer. One of the first places that we went was the Islands and Oceans Visitor Center. (There is also a Homer Visitor Center, too.) In this … Continue reading Homer Odyssey – The Town of Homer
After spending several days in Seward, we decided to drive over to the other side of the peninsula to Homer. Kimberly and Ashley wanted to see another part of Alaska. When we first glimpsed the town of Homer and the Homer Spit from the Baycrest Hill Overlook, we were glad that we had come to … Continue reading Homer Odyssey – The Homer Spit
It was a perfect day – sunny, clear blue skies, and calm winds. After multiple rainy days, the weather finally broke. We were so excited about the weather because we were taking the Major Marine Boat Tour to the Kenai Fjords National Park that day. We had reserved the 7.5 hour boat tour with the … Continue reading Glorious Day in the Kenai Fjords
The number one place to visit, according to many Alaskans, is the town of Seward. There are so many interesting places in Alaska, but while our two daughters were here we wanted to focus on some of the best areas. Seward turned out to be an excellent choice. One thing to keep in mind is … Continue reading Seward Alaska – “Alaska Starts Here!”
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