Alaska Canoe and Campground

Haven’t had enough of fab and scenic Alaskan nature? Travel on to Kenai Fjords National Park, an hour and a half’s drive from base, for hiking and boat tours through spectacular mountains and glaciers. If you need a break from excursions on the wild Alaskan land and sea, there are plenty of more sedate destinations around here to explore. Start with a visit to the small city of Soldotna for the Historical Society and Museum, Alaska Berries winery, Kenai River Brewing Company and the Town of Living Trees (a chainsaw-carving studio that’s an absolute must), before continuing on to the coastal city of Kenai (30 minutes) to poke around the old town and take in the views over Cook Inlet from the sandy beaches. Craving some more Alaskan booze? Make your way to Homer, an hour and a half away, for the Bear Creek Winery, Homer Brewing Company and Grace Ridge Brewery, then stick around for the Kilcher Homestead Living Museum (learn about the self-sufficient lifestyle of early pioneers), Miller Comb Museum, Salty Dawg Saloon and tons of galleries.