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Kodiak Island

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The nation's second largest island - only the Big Island of Hawaii is larger - Kodiak is famous for its giant brown bears, rich fisheries, and verdant countryside. Most activity centers around the small city of Kodiak, located on the northeast side of Kodiak Island, and accessible by air from Anchorage or by state ferry from Homer. Visitors quickly notice the scent of fish in the air from the always-busy canneries and freezer plants, along with the constant parade of commercial fishing vessels and floatplanes. In town, don't miss the Baranov Museum, housed within America's oldest extant Russian structure (built in 1808). A few miles north of town, woodsy Fort Abercrombie State Park is a fun place to hike, watch whales, and scan cliffs for nesting puffins. Rent a car to drive the 100 or so miles of gravel road that lead to secluded beaches, rain forests draped with moss, hot salmon fishing spots, and several surprises: a winery, grazing bison, surfing spots, and even a major rocket launching facility. Take a floatplane flight to view brown bears up close or to fish for monster king salmon from a remote island lodge.
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Don Pitcher has written or photographed 10 travel guidebooks to Alaska, Wyoming, Yellowstone-Grand Teton, and the San Juan Islands for Avalon Travel Publishing, Random House, and Sasquatch Books.

Interests

    Eco-tourism
    Festivals
    History
    Museums
    Nature
    Parks/Gardens

Activities

    Beach Activities
    Bicycling
    Bird Watching
    Camping
    Canoe/Kayak
    Fishing
    Hike/Backpack
    Mtn. Biking
    Scenic Drive
    Walking

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Kodiak Island Facts

Population:
6,335
Location:
North America, United States, Kodiak Island is southern part of Alaska
Wikipedia:
Kodiak City , Kodiak Archipelago , Alaska , Kodiak Island
Wikitravel:
Kodiak Island

Kodiak Island Must See/Do

  1. Floatplane flight to view brown bears
  2. Explore Kodiak roads
  3. Fort Abercrombie State Park
  4. Baranov Museum
  5. Fossil Beach

Kodiak Island See It Next Time

  1. Be prepared for rain
  2. Expect weather delays
  3. Mosquitoes and whitesocks can be thick
  4. Did we mention rain?

When to Visit Kodiak Island

June through August for lush greenery and the best salmon fishing

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Kodiak Island Events

  • December-January: Anchorage Folk Festival
  • April-May: Alaskian Folk Festival, Whalefest, Juneau Jazz, Kodiak Crab Fest
  • June-July: Sitka Summer Festival, Fine Arts, Home Skillet Music Fest
  • August-September: Tenana Valley, Alaska, Kodiak State Fair
  • October-November: Alaska Bald Eagle Festival, Sitka Whale Fest
  • February-March: Yukon Quest, World Ice Art Champion

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