Kenai and Kasilof Alaska - Alaska travel and tours with Homer Travel & Tours

Kenai and Kasilof Lodging in Kenai Lodging in Kasilof Fishing Charters in Kasilof	Kenai, located on the western coast of the Kenai Peninsula, lies on the western boundary of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, and is approximately 65 air miles and 155 highway miles southwest of Anchorage. Prior to Russian settlement in 1849, Kenai was a Dena'ina Athabascan Indian village. Russian fur traders first arrived in 1741. Today, Kenai is primarily non-Native, and is home to a recognized traditional Native village. The Kenai River is a major sport fishing location for locals and tourists - the river being world renown for trophy king and silver salmon. Kenai is the center of oil industry services and supplies for Cook Inlet oil drilling and exploration, and tourism is estimated as a $95 million per year industry on the Peninsula. Other important economic sectors include sport, subsistence and commercial fishing, fish processing, timber and lumber, agriculture, transportation services, construction and retail trade. Access to Kenai is by road and air. Winter temperatures range from 4 to 22; summer temperatures vary from 46 to 65. Average annual precipitation is 20 inches. Kasilof lies on the Sterling Highway, 12 miles south of the city of Kenai, and was once an agricultural settlement of Kenaitze Indians, which grew around a stockade built by the Russian Kolomin of the Lebedef-Lastochkin Company. A partial excavation of the area in 1937 found 31 well-preserved houses. Most residents are non-Native and the economy of the Kenai area is diverse: oil and gas processing, timber, commercial and sport fishing, government, retail businesses and tourism-related services provide employment. Access is by road and air, Winter temperatures range from 14 to 27; summer temperatures vary from 45 to 65. Average annual precipitation is 24 inches.
Lodging in Kenai	Kick Back on the Kenai River This delightful bed and breakfast Inn, with it's 9 bedrooms, 3 separate cabins, and view of the great Kenai River is located in the heart of the beautiful Kenai Peninsula. On a clear day, guest are even treated to a view the majestic Mt. Mckinley. Choose a bedroom, for up to three people, featuring one queen bed and one single, or a cabin, for up to four people, with a queen and two singles. All have a private bath. Guests are treated to an all-you-can-eat buffet style breakfast each morning, staring pancakes made with sixty-year-old sourdough starter. Take home a free sample of this wonderful starter, along with the recipes for using it. Rates, based on single or double occupancy, , plus 2% tax. Each additional person in room $25. Ask for LCI Cozy Up in Your Own Cabin This absolutely charming 14x20 cabin is fully furnished and comes complete with a full kitchen, freezer, microwave, phone, TV, full bath, sleeping loft with king and twin beds, a queen sofa-sleeper on the main floor, and a BBQ grill. Just relax and enjoy your time here, take in the views of the Alaska Range and Cook Inlet, go down to the beach, and just delight in the scenery of this magnificent state! If you send your shopping list on ahead of your arrival, your groceries will be bought, and stocked in your cabin when you walk in the door. Better than being at home! Rates, based on double occupancy are , with a $20 charge for each additional person. Weekly and winter rates available. Ask about BNC
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