Welcome to Kenai Explorer: This is a Flash site. Non-Flash site @ wildernessimage.com
(Site content from Exploring Alaska's Kenai Fjords)
See dave's favorite destinations:
Resurrection Bay
Seward and Resurrection Bay (map) are the gateway into the Kenai Fjords. Four State Marine Parks are in the lower bay. Top destinations include Fox Island, Thumb Cove, Eldorado Narrows, Caines Head, Bear Glacier and Cape Resurrection.
Day Harbor
Day Harbor is immediately east of Resurrection Bay. The harbor is noted for it towering sea cliffs and cascading waterfalls along the Resurrection Peninsula. Top destinations are Driftwood Bay, Safety Cove and the harbor's head with Ellsworth Glacier.
Aialik Bay / Kenai Fjords National Park
Immediately southwest of Resurrection Bay is Aialik Bay, located in the heart of the Kenai Fjords National Park. Top destinations include Verdant Cove, Coleman Bay, Holgate Arm, Aialik Glacial Basin (map), and Pedersen Glacier / Lagoon area.
Northwestern Fjord / Kenai Fjords National Park
The best kept secret on the Alaska coast! Northwestern Fjord is a great place to spend time hiking and paddling. Hundreds of harbor seals inhabit the icy fjord. Best spots include: Otter Cove, Ribbonfall Cove, Northwestern, Anchor and Ogive Glaciers.
Nuka Island
This is remote seacoast. Nuka Island, Nuka Bay and Nuka Passage are some of the more desirable places to explore. Scores of reliable haul out beaches afford excellent access. The Nuka region is legendary for its abundants of eagles, seals, and gold mines.
Cool spots in the fjords
A photo tour of the 5 best spots to visit in the Kenai Fjords. Top destinations include Bainbridge Glacier, Aialik Glacial Basin, Cataract Cove, Taz Basin and Pedersen Lagoon.