Upper Kenai Visitors Guide 2022

VISITORS GUIDE

Explore the Upper Kenai

Featuring the communities of Kenai Lake, Kenai River, and Trail Lakes.

Cooper 09 Landing

Moose Pass

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Cooper Landing, surrounded by the Kenai Mountain Range and based at the turquoise headwaters of the Upper Kenai.

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Featuring the Communities of Cooper Landing & Moose Pass Home to spectacular scenery, wildlife viewing, world-class sport fishing and other outdoor pursuits, the Upper Kenai Peninsula is where Southcentral Alaskans and visitors from around the world come to play, explore and relax in nature’s serenity.

The communities of Cooper Landing and Moose Pass offer visitors unique restaurants, comfortable accommodations, secluded getaways, quaint shops, and cultural attractions.

The Upper Kenai is the ideal location for a family vacation, a wedding, a corporate retreat, or a solo getaway. We hope you enjoy exploring the wonders of this magical place we call home.

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How to Get Here

Most visitors drive from Anchorage along the Seward Highway. It takes an hour to get to the Peninsula and less than two hours to reach any our communities. But take your time!

The highway is actually a National Scenic Byway and an All-American Road. Along the way you’ll be treated to spectacular wilderness vistas.

Watch for Dall sheep, mountain goats and humanoids (rock climbers) along the cliffs. You may also catch glimpses of kite surfers and paddleboarders playing and beluga whales chasing salmon up Turnagain Arm. As you turn south, coastal vistas give way to forested mountainscapes.

Throughout your journey, we encourage you to take advantage of the multiple pull-outs for safe viewing. Many feature interpretive signs and spotting scopes. Enjoy!

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Soldotna

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• Keep your headlights on at all times.

• The Seward Highway maximum speed limit is 65 mph.

• Cooper Landing & Moose Pass community speed limit is 35 mph.

• Sterling Highway maximum speed limit is 55 mph.

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Weather, Climate and Seasons Like everywhere in Alaska, the weather can vary greatly no matter what the season.

So come prepared with multiple layers of clothing. Top that off with a warm hat, a sturdy rain jacket and you’ll enjoy your stay no matter what the weather.

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Summer (June, July and August): The sun barely sets, the salmon are running, and people are energized by all the daylight. In general, June is the driest, July the warmest, and August the rainiest month. Daytime temps range 60° to 80°F; night and early mornings, 40° to 60°F. Be st

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Spring & Fall (April, May, September, & October): These months feature fewer crowds and longer sunsets that bathe the scenery in a magical light. It’s a photographer’s dream. April and May are drier and often sunny; September and October showcase vibrant fall colors. Temps are 40° to 60°F during the day; 20° to 40°F at night.

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Winter (November - March): This is the time to see the Aurora Borealis and enjoy outdoor snow activities. Temperatures range from -30° to +40°F. February and March are the best for snow, sun and winter activities.

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The Upper Kenai is home to all kinds of critters. Here we have both brown (grizzly) and black bears that feed on the region’s plentiful salmon and berries...and thus grow quite large. We also have plenty of moose and mammals large and small, slippery and spiky, furry and fierce.

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• Black & Brown Bear • Moose • Mountain Goat • Dall Sheep • Coyote & Wolf • Red Fox

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Hundreds of bird species can be found on the Kenai. The area is a key migratory stop for trumpeter swans, arctic terns and sandhill cranes. The lush forests are home to woodpeckers, kingfishers, dippers and many others. The checklist below is a fraction of species you may see.

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Rules in Bear Country

Bears are inherently curious, intelligent and faster than they look. They do not like to be surprised or harassed. Whether you’re out hiking, camping, fishing, biking or otherwise enjoying the outdoors, always be “bear aware” and remember, you are in their home.

Keep Your Distance Give bears plenty of space. View and photograph from a safe distance.

Don’t Surprise a Bear — Make Noise!

When biking or walking trails, sing, talk loudly or shout out frequently so bears know you’re coming.

Avoid thick brush and hike in a group.

Don’t Feed or Accidentally Attract Bears It is illegal (and foolish) to feed bears on purpose or by not securing food, dishes or garbage in your vehicle or in bear-proof containers. In the backcountry, hang food between trees, out of their reach.

Don’t Let Bears Get Your Fish - If a bear approaches while you are fishing, STOP FISHING! - If you have a fish on, either let out slack so the fish does not splash or cut your line.

- Immediately bleed caught fish (in the water), cut all waste into small pieces and toss into deep, fast moving water.

Don’t Run If a bear notices you, stand your ground. Running will only trigger its chase instinct and no one can outrun a bear. Instead, talk in a normal voice. If it doesn’t run off, make more noise. If it charges, stand your ground; it will likely be a bluff.

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Flourishing Flora

Blanketing the Upper Kenai Peninsula spring through fall is an ever-changing tapestry of ripening berries, blossoming wildflowers and fascinating foliage. Many of the over 1,500 species of Alaskan wildflowers can be seen on the Upper Kenai. Here are some of the most commonly seen... s

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Blueberry Cloudberry Low-Bush Cranberry Crowberry Currant High-Bush Cranberry Raspberry Salmonberry Watermelon Berry

Bluebells Chocolate Lily Fireweed Jacob's Ladder Paintbrush Cotton grass Prickly Wild Rose Forget-Me-Not Nootka Lupine Shaggy Mane, Puffballs & Morels

Devil’s Club (skin irritant) Cow Parsnip (skin irritant) Monkshood (Poisonous) Amanita muscaria (Poisonous) Baneberry (Poisonous)

Poisonous Berries A deadly toxic berry in Alaska is the baneberry. It has clusters of shiny white or red berries with a black dot on each end. They taste very bitter, so spit them out before swallowing, thus avoiding their potentially deadly effect.

For more information visit: www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/regions/Alaska/documents/WildflowersNFsinAK.pdf

Help Keep the Kenai Clean We locals are passionate about keeping the Kenai River, Upper Peninsula and surrounding areas free from trash, debris and human waste. Please help us out by picking up after yourself and leave a place looking better than you found it.

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Plan Ahead and Prepare Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Dispose of Waste Properly Leave What You Find Minimize Campfire Impacts Respect Wildlife Be Considerate of Other Visitors

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If you are on or by the river bring a double bagging pack-out system.

In the backcountry, dig a hole 6-8 inches deep and bury the organic evidence. Bring an extra plastic/ Ziploc bag and pack out toilet paper, wipes, hygiene products and all trash.

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Cooper Landing

Turquoise waters of Kenai Lake

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• Historical Cooper Landing Museum, School & Bear Skeleton Exhibit • K’beq Native Heritage Site • Hiking/Wildlife/Birding • Juneau Creek Falls • Resurrection Pass Trail • Cooper Creek, Quartz Creek, Crescent Creek, & Russian River Campgrounds • Confluence of the Kenai & Russian River • Russian River Falls • Cooper & Rainbow Lake • Lower & Upper Russian Lakes • Kenai National Wildlife Refuge • Alaska State Parks Scenic Viewpoint, Boat Launch, and Day Use Area.

Cooper Landing Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau Milepost 48.7 Sterling Highway www.cooperlandingchamber.com Info@cooperlandingchamber.com

Cooper Landing A hub of outdoor adventure, Cooper Landing is nestled in the majestic Kenai Mountains along the turquoise waters of Kenai Lake and the upper Kenai River. It’s no wonder the community is known as the “Gem of the Kenai Peninsula.”

Most of the community straddles the Sterling Highway at the west end of Kenai Lake. Although home to 300 residents, the town swells into the thousands every summer as anglers, campers, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts flock here to enjoy the famed upper Kenai River region. All visitor facilities are available in Cooper Landing.

You’ll find everything from cozy accommodations, wilderness lodges, motels, B&B's and charming campgrounds...to excellent restaurants and food trucks.

Convenience stores, tackle shops, a small grocery store, post office, emergency services and two gas stations. All these amenities make living, playing and visiting here easy.

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Cooper Landing History Native Heritage Cooper Landing is the traditional, seasonal home of the Alaska Native Kenaitze Indian Tribe. Their ancestry is tied to the Dena’ina, some of whom likely migrated here from north of the Alaska Range.

The Kenaitze Tribe remains here to this day and partners with Chugach National Forest to help showcase their heritage at two interpretive sites.

The K’Beq archaeological site at MP 52.6 features short, guided tours on a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk and offers visitors a view of a Dena’ina house pit and cold storage pits. "Footprints" is a self-guided interpretive nature trail at MP 52.1.

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In 1884, gold miner Joseph Cooper and his crew traveled up the Kenai River from Cook Inlet. Ten years later he discovered gold near what is now known as Cooper Creek...and Cooper Landing was born. With the discovery brought an influx of people and when the gold dried up around 1910, many chose to stay on and either subsist on the hunting, fishing and gardening, or became guides, trappers, and fur farmers. A school and post office opened in the 1920's. Cooper Landing was eventually connected to the town of Kenai by road in 1948, and to Anchorage in 1951.

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Cooper Landing Historical Museum and Heritage Area Because it is rich in Native and pioneer history, Cooper Landing is a Kenai Mountains Turnagain Arm (KMTA) National Heritage Area.

Community Native Heritage areas are places whose collective stories are important to telling the story of our nation. (For more information visit www.kmtacorridor.org) Some of Cooper Landing's history can be seen at the museum at Mile 48.7 on the Sterling Highway. On site are a school house, built in 1955, and Jack Lean's Cabin, built in the late 1920's, which became the home of the Cooper Landing Post Office for almost 40 years. The museum is operated by volunteers and is open from Memorial Day until September 15th.

Cooper Landing has long been known as a popular summer tourist destination because of its scenic wilderness location and proximity to world-class fishing. It also is a tight-knit, thriving community that shares activities and events together in their community hall, museum and library, and has a very active retirement community.

Accommodations — Lodging & Camping Cooper Landing boasts a wilderness lodge overlooking the Kenai River, quaint lodges, motels, B&B's, cabin rentals and access to some of the best campgrounds known in Alaska. Make your reservations early; popular months can fill up as much as a year in advance.

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Cooper Landing Museum & Historical Society Rich in history, stories, artifacts and even a full sized adult brown bear skeleton.

Cooper Landing Community Library The most charming library in Alaska! It features free Wi-Fi, computers available for public use and an excellent collection of books.

Eagles View and Ravens View Representing seniors (those age 55 and above) in the area of Cooper Landing, Moose Pass and Hope, the Cooper Landing Senior Citizen Corporation has their corporate office and major meeting site located in the Helen Gwin Commons at this independent living facility. Residents are extremely active in the community and enjoy spectacular views of Kenai Lake and the surrounding mountains.

Sunday Worship Cooper Landing Community Hall Cooper Landing Community Lutheran, Kenai Lake The Hall is the center for social activities in Baptist Church, and St. John Neumann’s Catholic the Landing, hosting fundraisers, community Church offer Sunday services. meetings, weddings, holiday functions, and music performances. Events are held frequently here, so it’s

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The Upper Kenai River flows through the wilderness from Kenai to Skilak Lakes and, because it's non-motorized, offers anglers pristine fishing beyond compare. Drift boat guides and outfitters help visitors fish for sockeye and coho salmon, Dolly Varden and monster rainbow trout. Boats typically launch from the Kenai Lake outlet just after the bridge at Sterling Hwy MP 47.5 and take out at Jim's Landing, near MP 58. If you prefer bank fishing, try your luck at MP 47.5, 50.7, 55, 57 or 58. Yes, you can move along the stream as you fish, but please respect private property!

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The Russian River flows north from Upper Russian Lake, through Lower Russian Lake and into the Kenai River. Near the confluence, the Russian River Ferry carries foot passengers to the busiest "combat-fishing" spot in Alaska. Be prepared for crowds when the salmon run is hot. It’s not uncommon to fish within four feet of other fishers – on both sides of you!

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Rainbow Trout (June 11- July 1, August 10- October 31) Fishing Licenses & Regulations

Dolly Varden (Arctic Char) June 11- July1, August 10 - October 31)

Sport fishing licenses are required for all persons 16 and older. Purchase at local stores, guide services or online at www.adfg.alaska.gov/store/ Be sure you are familiar with regulations and recent updates before venturing out.

Sockey Salmon (Reds) (June 11 – June 30, July 15 – August 10) Silver Salmon (Coho) (August 15 - October 31)

Fish Species Rainbow Trout is our favorite fish to catch, photograph and release. These native resident fish are amazing fighters and in the Kenai river system all year.

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Dolly Varden are beautiful, brightly spotted fighters — perfect to catch on film and release.

Sockeye (Red) Salmon are the lifeblood of the Kenai River drainage. They feed the entire food chain with their eggs, smolt and carcasses. Reds are almost exclusively caught from shore.

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Silver (Coho) Salmon show up in late August. These rambunctious fish give anglers lots of jumping action throughout the fall.

King (Chinook) Salmon spawn in the Upper Kenai River so fishing here is catch-andrelease for these monsters, which can weigh over 90 pounds.

(Ask local guides/ outfitters about lower river trips if you'd like to catch and keep a king.)

Pink (Humpy) Salmon come into the Kenai River in force every even year. They can be great fun to catch but are not prized for their meat.

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World-Renowned Waters Anglers come from around the globe to fish the famous Kenai and Russian Rivers.

Kenai River Launch Facilities for Kenai Lake, Kenai River and Skilak Lake Quartz Creek: Kenai Lake/River State Boat Ramp: Sportsman's Landing:

Jim's Landing:

Upper Skilak Boat Ramp:

Located at the outlet of Kenai Lake. Here to Skilak Lake is drift-only (no motorized boats). Boaters may need to row/paddle through slack water the first two miles.

Pay the launch fee at the self-serve kiosk and either park there, or shuttle a vehicle downriver to take-out. Fee-based shuttle services are available.

At the ferry crossing to the Russian River. It's a great ramp for floaters wanting to miss the slack water section of the river. This is a fee-based ramp; look for pay station at entrance to parking lot.

This is the last ramp on the Upper Kenai. Take out here unless you plan to run the rapids! Parking is limited but stalls are deep enough to accommodate vehicles pulling trailers. Overflow parking is just a short walk away, on the north side of the Sterling Hwy. This area offers a boat launch, parking, and camping facilities at the upper end of the Skilak Loop Road. Camping is fee-based. It's a common take-out for floaters who run the canyon (outboard motor recommended for the necessary six mile lake crossing). Please note that Skilak Lake is prone to sudden and dangerous winds. Plan your crossing during calmer morning hours if possible.

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Boat Safety & Etiquette The Kenai River averages about 70,000 boaters a year. For your safety and smoother put-ins and take-outs for all, please adhere to the following: • Load and unload your boat, (staging of gear & supplies) away from the launch area.

• All boaters need to wear a lifejacket or • personal flotation device (PFD) on the river.

• If you are fishing, wear eye protection • (sunglasses) and a hat to deflect errant hooks.

• Do not clean fish in boat loading areas!

• Pick up your trash.

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If you want to get on the water, Cooper Landing is the place to launch. Enjoy turquoise tranquility on a gentle, scenic day float. Liven it up with a thrilling Class III whitewater run through Kenai Canyon. Or try paddleboarding, canoeing or kayaking on Kenai Lake. River floats are generally 2-3 hours, or 5-6 hours if you include the canyon. Watch for eagles, songbirds, waterfowl, bears, moose and more as you float through the incredible wilderness beauty.

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Cooper Landing makes the perfect base-camp for outdoor enthusiasts of all sorts. Hikers, mountain bikers, boaters, ice-skaters, and backcountry skiers can all find their personal paradise in the surrounding wilderness. And for the casual crew, there are easy nature walks, gold panning opportunities and more.

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Tern Lake Day Use Area Trail Lakes Hatchery Historic Water Wheel Summer Solstice Festival Salmon Viewing Upper & Lower Trail Lake Lower Kenai Lake Crown Point Mine

Moose Pass Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau www.moosepassalaska.com info@moosepass.com

Moose Pass

Population: 315

Surrounded by the grandeur of Chugach National Forest, Moose Pass is a charming community steeped in history and home to endless adventure. The core of the community stretches along the shores of Upper Trail Lake, 100 miles south of Anchorage and 28 miles north of Seward.

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Here in the heart of the Kenai Mountains, locals and visitors alike can launch countless outdoor activities. Moose Pass is home to some of Alaska's best hiking trails, along with amazing fishing, sightseeing and more.

And when the day is done, visitors can enjoy a variety of accommodations as well as an RV park, several U.S. Forest Service campgrounds, a grocery store, post office, and library.

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Moose Pass is a National Heritage Community; places whose collective stories are important to telling the story of our Nation. For more information visit: www.kmtacorridor.org.

Moose Pass History The Story Behind the Name As legend has it a mail carrier traveling by dog sled along the historic Iditarod Trail in 1903 was met by a moose and had difficulty passing.

In 1909, Oscar Christensen and Mickey Natt came to this same area by horse and dog team and apparently had the same problem. They never left. Instead, they stayed and built a log cabin for themselves and a roadhouse that served as an inn and supply house for gold prospectors headed up north.

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The train took over mail service around 1927, but had a propensity to toss sacks of letters and parcels haphazardly out of the rail car. In 1928, pioneer Leora Estes Roycroft took charge of the situation and became the first Postmaster of what was then officially christened as “Moose Pass.” The Estes family went on to develop the first electricity for the community and eventually run the local grocery store, which is still in operation today.

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While many prospectors passed through Moose Pass, some stayed to develop local gold mines such as Crown Point, East Point, and Falls Creek.

Several entrepreneurs built sawmills to supply timber for mines, local construction and the railroad and its insatiable need for hemlock ties.

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When the railway blazed its way along the trail to the area, it too may have been stopped by moose — at least long enough to create a construction camp here. When completed in 1912, the area was naturally dubbed "Moose Pass."

Historic Waterwheel The Estes family installed the original waterwheel in 1927 to run a sawmill. In 1976, a 10-ft replica was constructed, along with a sharpening stone and sign that reads, “Moose Pass is a peaceful little town. If you have an axe to grind, do it here.” Located next to Estes Bros.

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Moose Pass Today Just like the independent travelers drawn here by the scenic wilderness and central location, forestry and railroad workers, tourism and service operators and artists call Moose Pass home.

Accommodations-Lodging and Camping Moose Pass offers visitors several options for lodging, from a full service lakeside lodge and a charming mountainside inn...to cozy cottages.

An RV park and US Forest Service campgrounds are also available. We recommend making your reservations early.

Moose Pass Summer Solstice Festival This annual event not only welcomes summer and the longest day of the year, but also is the largest fundraiser for the operation of the town's Community Center, Volunteer Fire Department and EMS team. The festival features gift and craft booths, games, food, an auction and lots of music throughout the 2-day event.

Moose Pass Community Library In operation since 1938, the Moose Pass Library is one of Alaska's oldest nonprofits. Today it supports home school and distance education in collaboration with Moose Pass Elementary School and serves the public with over 3000 books, Internet & Wi-Fi services, video conferences and more.

Trail Lake Hatchery The Hatchery raises coho and sockeye salmon and releases them into streams and lakes on the Peninsula.

Stocks also support salmon sport fisheries in Resurrection Bay. Enjoy the self-guided visitor center or, in the offseason, schedule a tour in advance. Mile 32.1 Winter Wonderland Winter often brings Northern Lights and more community events such as the months-long Light Up the Night celebration, a visit from Santa, and a New Year's Eve fireworks display. Icefishing, snowmachining, iceskating/ hockey and crosscountry skiing on groomed trails and fresh powder are daily highlights enjoyed by community members and visitors alike.

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Alaska State Fishing License Required!

Be sure to review current ADFG regulations, as these change throughout the summer. To get a license and review regs visit: www.adfg.alaska.gov/index. cfm?adfg=license.main

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Hikers, bikers, boaters, birders — everyone loves to play in and around Moose Pass.

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Birding at Tern Lake This marshy lake is a nursery for Arctic Terns each spring who flock here from as far away as Antarctica. They stay only long enough for their eggs to hatch and their babies to grow strong, but while they're here, they are fishin' fools.

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Watch the terns — and sometimes hoards of spawning salmon up close — from the fish-viewing platform. Water, toilets, information and picnic tables are available in the day use area. Located at the intersection of the Seward and Sterling highways.

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Hiking or Biking Johnson Pass & Lost Lake Trails These beautiful, challenging alpine traverses are popular among Alaskan backpackers and mountain bikers alike.

Moose Pass also boasts shorter trails, including those to local fishing lakes. See trail map & descriptions on pages 22-24.

Winter Action For trail use information, alerts and updates visit: www.fs.usda.gov/detail/chugach/home/?cid=stelprdb5402427

Snowmachiners find paradise in Johnson Pass. Local lakes come to life with ice fishing, ice skating and cross-country skiing.

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Cooper Landing Trails • Nice stroll through aspen and spruce forest. Perfect for bird watchers.

• Access: Skilak Lake Rd. MP 3.6 (Hidden Lake Campground) • 200 foot elevation gain • Distance one way 0.5 miles

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Hidden Creek • Perfect hike for families with small children, going down to Hidden Creek (marsh) and Skilak Lake.

• Access: Skilak Lake Rd. MP 4.5 • 300 foot elevation gain • Distance one way 1.5 miles

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Amenities: • Winding interpretive paths highlighting Kenaitze Indian Tribe cultural and natural resources in the area. Trail is downstream of the campground.

• Access: Sterling Hwy. MP 52.6 & 52.3 (Across from Russian River Campground entrance near the K’beq’ “Footprints” Interpretive site.)

• No elevation gain • Distance one way 0.5 miles

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Amenities: • Gradual elevation gains. No water source. The panoramic view at the top is worth hiking to the end.

• Access: Skilak Lake Rd. MP 5.4 • 800 foot elevation gain • Distance one way 2 miles

8.8 Miles

• See the river and angler action up close, Amenities: with connection to Lower Kenai River Trail downstream.

• Access: Skilak Lake Rd. MP 0.6 • 260 foot elevation gain • Distance one way 2.8 miles

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Amenities: • This beautiful, spruce forest trail continues past the Russian River Falls to Lower and Upper Russian lakes to Cooper Lake and the Snug Harbor Rd. trailhead. Or vise versa. Enjoy great views of the Kenai Mountains and Skilak Glacier. Try fishing the Upper and Lower Russian lakes. There are numerous campsites along the way and public use cabins by advance reservation only.

Note —bears frequently use this trail, too, so be “bear aware.”

• Access: Sterling Hwy. MP 52 (You must enter Russian River Campground) OR Sterling Hwy. MP 48 +Snug Harbor (dirt road) MP 9 + Cooper Lake Road MP 3 • 1,100 foot elevation gain

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• Steep hike to 3 sub-alpine lakes.

Good fishing.

• Access: Sterling Hwy. MP 56.9 • 1,400 foot elevation gain • Distance one way 2.9 miles

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• From either end, this wilderness traverse Amenities: climbs up through birch and conifer forests, past lakes and streams, to wide open, glacier-carved Alpine valleys.

Snow can remain at higher elevations until mid-June. Public use cabins (advanced reservations required) and 19 campsites available along the way.

• Access: Sterling Hwy MP 53.2 OR Hope Hwy MP 16.2 + Left (S.) on Palmer Creek Rd. for 0.6 Mile; veer right onto Resurrection Creek Rd. to trailhead ~3.4 miles further.

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• Access: Sterling Hwy. MP 68.1 OR Skilak Lake Rd. MP 9.6 (Engineer Lake Campground) • 150 foot elevation gain • Distance one way 4.4 miles

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Amenities: • Wide, easily accessed family trail with beautiful view of Russian River Falls. Look for jumping salmon June-August.

• Access: Sterling Hwy. MP 52 (You must enter Russian River Campground) • 400 foot elevation gain • Distance one way 2.4 miles Trail Closed August 1st, 2022 to June 1st, 2023

Crescent Creek

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• Short, meandering trail through hemlock. Easy walk.

• Access: Sterling Hwy. MP 48 + Snug Harbor (dirt road) MP 11.5.

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• No elevation gain • Distance one way 0.25 miles

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• Gain elevation gradually through birch forest to the grayling-rich lake. Snow may be present in early season.

• Access: Sterling Hwy. MP 45 to Quartz Creek Rd. MP 3.5 • Trail is difficult around the lake shore.

• 1,300 foot elevation gain • Distance one way 6.4 miles

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Lower Kenai River • Accessible May to October. Hike down to Kenai River then either downstream to Skilak Lake (through marshland) with connection to Hidden Cr. Trail or upstream to Upper Kenai River Trail.

• Access: Skilak Lake Rd. MP 2.3 • 250 foot elevation gain • Distance one way 2.3 miles

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• Access: Sterling Hwy. MP 61.6 • 1,800 foot elevation gain • Distance one way 1.3 miles

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• This short but sometimes steep family trail paralleling the river is 3.5 miles up to the beautiful turquoise, grayling filled Ptarmigan Lake. Trail continues another 3.6 miles along the shoreline.

• Access: Seward Hwy MP 23. Trailhead starts from the Ptarmigan Creek Campground.

• 450 foot elevation gain • Distance one way 3.5 to 7.1 miles

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Amenities: • Moderate elevation gain through conifer forest becomes steeper midway, leveling out near end as vast tundra expanses are revealed. Intersects with Resurrection Pass Trail at mile 10 for through-hike options (16.7 miles to Cooper Landing or 21.7 miles to Hope.)

Good for multi-day backpacking or hardy bikers. Public Use cabins available by advance reservation only.

• Access: Seward Hwy MP 39 • 1,400 foot elevation gain • Distance one way 10 miles

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• Wander steadily up the forested hillside Amenities: and, after a steep stretch, emerge into a vast Alpine wonderland. Walk along the shores of Lost Lake and, if you’d like to make the 15-mile traverse, continue down Lost Lake Trail to Seward.

• Access: Seward Hwy MP 17 + Primrose Campground Dr. MP 1.1 Park near lake; trailhead at south end of campground.

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• First mile is steep but then levels. Should only be traveled in summer due to avalanche dangers.

• Access: Seward Hwy MP 19.7 • 1,100 foot elevation gain • Distance one way 2.25 miles

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*Note if you plan to fish along these trails, be sure to have your fishing license with you and know the current regulations.

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• Access: Seward Hwy ~MP 25 + Drive east 0.4 mile, turn left at sign for active mining claim. Drive a bit up on the rugged road then park and start hiking.

• 2,400 foot elevation gain • Distance one way 5.9 miles

Lost Lake

Amenities: • Gain 2000 ft. in the first four miles, then amble through the amazing Alpine vista another 3 to the lake. Campsites and public use cabin (by advance reservation only) available. Snow could still be present till July. For a 15-mile traverse, continue to Primrose Trailhead.

• Access: Seward Hwy MP 5+ Turn west on Scott Way, which turns into Samantha Way, then left on Heather Lee Lane.

Take first right on Hayden Lane and follow to Lost Lake Trailhead.

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Amenities: • Part of the Historic Iditarod Trail, the forested trail opens to subalpine terrain at the top with beautiful mountain views along the way. Trail often overgrown by mid-summer, adding difficulty for bikers (and for bears to hear you coming so be sure to make noise as you travel).

• Access: Seward Hwy MP 32.5 OR Seward Hwy MP 64 • 1,000 foot elevation gain

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• Trail features wildflowers, excellent views Amenities: and the promise of rainbow trout and grayling. Trail is short but steep and can be muddy. Hike 1 more mile to Crescent Lake or make a 17.7-mile traverse to the Crescent Lake trailhead. Trail is primitive and challenging around the lake.

• Access: Seward Hwy MP 34 • 1,000 foot elevation gain • Distance one way 3.4 miles

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Amenities: • Easy, kid-friendly trail rambling through aspen forest to “secret” lake. Fun winter ice fishing, too.

• Access: Seward Hwy MP 25.4 • (Turn east, cross RR tracks, turn north; trail starts at South end of the lake.)

• 250 foot elevation gain • Distance one way 1.63 miles

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Amenities: • Be sure to bring enough water and layers; it can be cool at top. The view of Turnagain Arm from the top is definitely worth the relentless elevation gain.

• Access: Hope Highway MP 17.8. The trail starts on the left, 500 ft before the entrance to Porcupine Campground.

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• 3,600 foot elevation gain • Distance one way 3.5 miles

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• Access: Hope Hwy MP 17.8. Take a left 500 ft before Porcupine Campground.

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COMMUNITY Education, Research & Schools Cooper Landing School K-12 19030 Bean Creek Rd. Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1244 F (907)595-1461 kpbsd.org/schools/cooper-landing Cooper Landing Community School www.clcommunityschool.webs.com

Emergency Ambulance & Fire Cooper Landing Emergency Services, Inc. 38748 Snug Harbor Rd., PO Box 510 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1800/ F (907)595-1800 operations.cles@arctic.net cooperlandinges.org

Government & Public Agencies Alaska State Parks Kenai Area Office, PO Box 1247 Soldotna, Alaska 99669 (907) 262-5581 dnr.alaska.gov/parks

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Chugach National Forest Seward Ranger District Kenai Lake Work Center 29847 Seward Hwy. Seward, AK 99664 (907)288-3178 www.fs.usda.gov/main/chugach/home

Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District 14896 Kenai Spur Hwy., Ste. 103 Kenai, AK 99611 (907)283-3335 F(907)283-3913 rroeske@kpedd.org www.kpedd.org

Cooper Landing U.S. Post Office 38741 Snug Harbor Rd. Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907) 595-1234/1-800-ASK-USPS

Kenai National Wildlife Refuge PO Box 2139, Ski Hill Rd. Soldotna, AK 99669-2139 (907)262-7021 – HQ (907)260-2820 - VC 1(877)285-5628 F (907)-262-3599 kenai@fws.gov www.fws.gov/refuge/kenai/

Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce 144 N. Binkley St. Soldotna, AK 99669 1(800)478-4441 cpierce@kpb.us www.kpb.us Kenai Peninsula Borough School District 148 N. Binkley St. Soldotna, AK 99669 (907)714-8836 F (907)262-9132 superintendent@kpbsd.k12.ak.us www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us

Organizations & Non-Profits Alaska Waste 47323 Merrywood Ave. PO Box 1209 Soldotna, AK 99669 (907)283-9390 F (907)262-4370 josuer@akwaste.com alaskawaste.com

Cooper Landing Advisory Planning Commission PO Box 694 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-4686 cooperlandingapc@gmail.com www.borough.kenai.ak.us/planning-dept/ planning-commissions/cooper-landing-apc

Cooper Landing Nordic Ski Club CooperLandingNSC@gmail www.grooming.cooperlanding nordicskiclub.org Cooper Landing Senior Citizen Corp. Inc. 19958 Campus Dr., PO Box 552 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-3000 clscci@arctic.net www.cooperlandingseniors.com

Cooper Landing Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau Mile 48.7 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 809 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-8888 info@cooperlandingchamber.com www.cooperlandingchamber.com

Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area PO Box 1934 Girdwood, AK 99587 713-376-7070 rachelblakeslee@kmtacorridor.org www.kmtacorridor.org

Cooper Landing Community Club & Hall 18511 Bean Creek Rd., PO Box 508 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-2169 cooperlandingcommunityclub@gmail.com www.cooperlandingcommunityhall.com

Kenai River Sportfishing Association 35093 Kenai Spur Hwy. Soldotna, AK 99669 (907)262-8588 F(907)262-8582 info@krsa.com www.krsa.com

Cooper Landing Rifle & Sportsman’s Club 18026 Bean Creek Rd., PO Box 710 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)205-0801 ljohnsonak@gmail.com www.cooperlandinggunclub.org

Kenai Watershed Forum 44129 Sterling Hwy. Soldotna, AK 99669 (907)260-5449/(907)398-4304 streamwatch@kenaiwatershed.org www.kenaiwatershed.org

FOOD & DINING Brewery Cooper Landing Brewing Company 34898 Caribou Heights Cir. Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)276-5044 F (907)276-5410 nelzb@cooperlandingbrewing.com www.cooperlandingbrewing.com

Coffee, Food Trucks Blue Yeti Food Truck Sterling Hwy. Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)231-6089 www.facebook.com/Blue-Yeti

Groceries/Box Lunches/ Convenience Items Wildman TR Inc 19194 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 724 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1456 F (907)595-1888 wildman@wildmans.org www.wildmans.org

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Gwin’s Lodge 14865 Sterling Hwy. (Mile 52), PO Box 769 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1266 F (907)595-1264 reservation@gwinslodge.com www.gwinslodge.com

Cooper Landing Emergency Services Your Local Volunteer Fire & Emergency Medical Agency Dedicated to serving the Cooper Landing Community, Seward & Sterling Highways Station Phone: 907-595-1800 | Email: operations.cles@arctic.net Visit www.CooperLandingES.org for more information!

CLES is a registered 501c3 Non-Profit

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Kenai River Frontage

Authentic Log Cabin

Great for:

Weddings Birthday Parties Family Reunions Public Meetings Conferences

Amenities Include: Commercial Kitchen Outdoor Pavillion Softball Field Tables and Chairs Kenai River Frontage

Softball Field

cooperlandingcommunityclub@gmail.com | 907-595-2169 | www.cooperlandingcommunityclub.com

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Lounges & Bars/Liquor Gwin’s Lodge 14865 Sterling Hwy. Mile 52, PO Box 769 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1266 F (907)595-1264 reservation@gwinslodge.com www.gwinslodge.com Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge 17245 Frontier Cir., PO Box 676 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1425 / 1(800)426-0500 aklodges@princesscruises.com www.princesslodges.com Sunrise Inn 21849 Sterling Hwy. Mile 45, PO Box 529 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1222 info@sunriseinnak.com www.sunriseinnak.com

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Kenai River Sportfishing Association 501c(3) • 907-262-8588 • info@krsa.com

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Wildman TR Inc 19194 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 724 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1456 F (907)595-1888 wildman@wildmans.org www.wildmans.org

Angle 45 Adventures Mile 8.1 Hope Hwy. Hope, AK 99605 (907)782-3175 F (907)782-3175 angle45@angle45.com www.angle45.com

Inn at Tern Lake 41843 Seward Hwy., (Mile 36), PO Box 7 Moose Pass, AK 99631 (907)288-3667 F (907)288-3667 rose@ternlakeinn.com www.innatternlake.com

Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge 17245 Frontier Cir., PO Box 676 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1425 / 1(800)426-0500 aklodges@princesscruises.com www.princesslodges.com

Cooper Landing Fish Camp 16938 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 557 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-3474 (summer)/ (907)688-1547 (winter) info@cooperlandingfishcamp.com www.cooperlandingfishcamp.com

Kahtnu Spirit Lodging 17158 Frontier Cir., PO Box 652 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)299-2855/(907)231-6793 F (866)235-4232 kahtnuspiritlodging@gmail.com www.kahtnuspiritlodging.com

Sunrise Inn 21849 Sterling Hwy. Mile 45, PO Box 529 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1222 info@sunriseinnak.com www.sunriseinnak.com

Eagle Landing Resort 81514 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 609 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1213 eaglelandingresort@gmail.com www.eaglelandingresort.net

Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge 17245 Frontier Cir., PO Box 676 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1425 / 1(800)426-0500 aklodges@princesscruises.com www.princesslodges.com

LODGING

Grizzly Ridge, LLC 18280 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 609 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1260 stay@grizzlyridgeak.com www.grizzlyridgeak.com

Kenai River Trips Alaska Wildland Adventures 16520 Sterling Hwy., Mile 50.1 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 1-800-334-8730/(907)783-2928 F (907)783-2130 info@alaska-wildland.com www.alaskawildland.com

Gwin’s Lodge 14865 Sterling Hwy. Mile 52, PO Box 769 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1266 F (907)595-1264 reservation@gwinslodge.com www.gwinslodge.com

Bed & Breakfasts The Hutch Bed & Breakfast Mile 48.5 Sterling Hwy. (18225), PO Box 649 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1270 F (907)595-1829 hutch@arctic.net www.hutchbandb.com

Cabins & Lodges Alaska Heavenly Lodge 34950 Blakley Dr., PO Box 634 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-2012 / (907)599-0022 info@alaskaheavenly.com www.alaskaheavenly.com

Gwin’s Lodge 14865 Sterling Hwy., Mile 52, PO Box 769 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1266 F (907)-595-1264 reservation@gwinslodge.com www.gwinslodge.com

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Restaurants & Cafes

Your Kenai Peninsula Recreational Headquarters

Alaska Horsemen Lodge 35090 Quartz Creek Rd., PO Box 857 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1806 info@alaskahorsemen.com www.alaskahorsemen.com Alaska Rivers Company 16782 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 827 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1226 / (907)290-6275 info@alaskariverscompany.com www.alaskariverscompany.com Alaska Troutfitters 18230 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 632 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1212 info@aktroutfitters.com www.aktroutfitters.com

Gwin’s Lodge Restaurant • Bar • Cabins • Trips

• Authentic Pre-Statehood Roadhouse Restaurant • Full Bar & Liquor Store • Gift Shop • Cabin Rentals • Excursions • Live Music

907-595-1266

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Cabins & Lodges (Continued) Kenai River Drifters Lodge 18404 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 746 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-5555 info@drifterslodge.com www.drifterslodge.com Mystic Waters Fly Fishing 19282 Holben Ln., PO Box 688 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (509)715-9697 sec907@gmail.com www.mysticfishing.com Salmon Run Lodge 18523 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 678 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-2197 salmonrunlodge@yahoo.com www.salmonrunlodgeak.com

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The Hutch Bed & Breakfast Mile 48.5 Sterling Hwy., (18225) PO Box 649 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1270 F (907)595-1829 hutch@arctic.net www.hutchbandb.com

Campgrounds/RV Parks Alaska Waste 47323 Merrywood Ave. PO Box 1209 Soldotna, AK 99669 (907)283-9390 F (907)262-4370 josuer@akwaste.com alaskawaste.com Gwin’s Lodge 14865 Sterling Hwy., Mile 52, PO Box 769 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1266 F (907)595-1264 reservation@gwinslodge.com www.gwinslodge.com Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge 17245 Frontier Cir., PO Box 676 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1425 / 1(800)426-0500 aklodges@princesscruises.com www.princesslodges.com Sunrise Inn 21849 Sterling Hwy., Mile 45 PO Box 529 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1222 info@sunriseinnak.com www.sunriseinnak.com Kenai River Float-n-Fish 18251 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 568 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)519-0048 hooked@mightykenai.com www.mightykenai.com

The Hutch Bed & Breakfast Cooper Landing, Alaska

18225 Sterling Hwy. (Mile 48.5) 907-595-1270 hutch@arctic.net www.hutchbandb.com

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Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge 17245 Frontier Cir., PO Box 676 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1425 / 1(800)426-0500 aklodges@princesscruises.com www.princesslodges.com Sunrise Inn 21849 Sterling Hwy., Mile 45.

PO Box 529 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1222 info@sunriseinnak.com www.sunriseinnak.com The Hutch Bed & Breakfast Mile 48.5 Sterling Hwy. (18225) PO Box 649 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1270 F (907)595-1829 hutch@arctic.net www.hutchbandb.com

Equipment Rentals & Sales Alaska Outdoor Woodstoves 35555 S. Face Pl., PO Box 614 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)598-1633 F (907)595-1633 williams@arctic.net www.alaskaoutdoorwoodstoves.com Bike Cooper Landing, LLC 17158 Frontier Cir., PO Box 652 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)231-6793 F (866)235-4232 bikecooperlanding@gmail.com www.bikecooperlandingak.com

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Vacation Rentals Alaska Heavenly Lodge 34950 Blakley Dr., PO Box 634 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-2012 / (907)599-0022 info@alaskaheavenly.com www.alaskaheavenly.com Kenai River Float-n-Fish 18251 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 568 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)519-0048 hooked@mightykenai.com www.mightykenai.com Round Mountain Retreat 13340 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 667 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)598-1333 roundmountainretreat@gmail.com Upper Kenai Cabins 35423 Russian Cap Rd., PO Box 866 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-3055 info@upperkenaicabins.com www.upperkenaicabins.com

RECREATION Air Charters/Flightseeing/ Wildlife Viewing Talon Air Service Soldotna, AK 99669 (907)262-8899 F (907)262-5452 talonair@alaska.net www.talonair.com

Mountain Bike & EBike Rentals!

Cooper Landing Fishing Guide, LLC PO Box 541 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)599-0126 cooperlandingguide@gmail.com www.cooperlandingfishingguide.com Peninsula Axe Throwing 18404 Sterling Hwy. Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (716)222-0556/ (716)908-8010 axthrowing1066@gmail.com peninsulaaxethrowing.com

Fly-in Fishing Alaska Troutfitters 18230 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 632 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1212 info@aktroutfitters.com www.aktroutfitters.com Kenai River Drifters Lodge 18404 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 746 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-5555 info@drifterslodge.com www.drifterslodge.com

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Hotels & Motels

Call (907)-231-6793 WWW.BIKECOOPERLANDINGAK .COM

Alaska Outdoor WoodStoves Features: ■ 24” diameter ■ 40” high ■ 16 ga steel burn pan ■ 22 ga steel cone (with spark arrester)

■ Expanded steel side walls Available in: ■ Copper, black, or forest green.

■ Can add wheels, handles, or heavy expanded steel top grill.

Locally Made to Order Great for Patios & Backyards Enjoy the Outdoors Rain or Shine

907-598-1633 • williams@arctic.net alaskaoutdoorwoodstoves.com Cooper Landing, Alaska 99572

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Gold/Gemstone Panning

Prospector John Mile 45 Sterling Hwy. Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)598-1808 jhpbj@yahoo.com www.goldpan-alaska.com

Guided Hiking & Biking Alaska Rivers Company 16782 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 827 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1226 / (907)290-6275 info@alaskariverscompany.com www.alaskariverscompany.com Kenai River Drifters Lodge 18404 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 746 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-5555 info@drifterslodge.com www.drifterslodge.com

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Guided Kayaking & Paddleboarding Alaska Rivers Company 16782 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 827 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1226 / (907)290-6275 info@alaskariverscompany.com www.alaskariverscompany.com

907•521•0244

kenaikayakco@gmail.com

• Guided s ea kayak tours

on Kenai Lake • All equipment provided • All skill levels welcome

Kenai Kayak Company 35269 King Salmon Dr., PO Box 858 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)441-6753 kenaikayakco@gmail.com www.kenaikayakco.com

Guided River Rafting Alaska River Adventures 35269 King Salmon Dr., PO Box 725 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-2000 info@alaskariveradventures.com www.alaskariveradventures.com

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Kenai River Drifters Lodge 18404 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 746 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-5555 info@drifterslodge.com www.drifterslodge.com Kenai River Trips Alaska Wildland Adventures 16520 Sterling Hwy., Mile 50.1 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 1-800-334-8730/(907)783-2928 F (907)783-2130 info@alaska-wildland.com www.alaskawildland.com/day-trips

Guided Sport Fishing 5 Dogs Fishing PO Box 912 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)598-3525 fivedogsfishing@gmail.com www.5dogsfishing.com

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Alaska Rivers Company 16782 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 827 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1226 / (907)290-6275 info@alaskariverscompany.com www.alaskariverscompany.com

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Upper Kenai Riverside Cabins

Guided Sport Fishing (Continued) Alaska River Adventures 35269 King Salmon Dr., PO Box 725 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 907)595-2000 info@alaskariveradventures.com www.alaskariveradventures.com Alaska Rivers Company 16782 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 827 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1226 / (907)290-6275 info@alaskariverscompany.com www.alaskariverscompany.com Alaska Troutfitters 18230 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 632 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1212 info@aktroutfitters.com www.aktroutfitters.com

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Alaskan Angling Adventures PO Box 847 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)741-0474 alaskananglingadventures@gmail.com www.alaskananglingadventures.com Angle 45 Adventures Mile 8.1 Hope Hwy. Hope, AK 99605 (907) 782-3175 F (907) 782-3175 angle45@angle45.com www.angle45.com Boatman’s LLC PO Box 864 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907) 202-1004 chad@boatmansalaska.com www.boatmansalaska.com

Jason’s Guide Service PO Box 822 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)351-3036 lesmeisterjason@gmail.com www.jasonsguideservice.com

Cooper Landing Fish Camp 16938 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 557 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-3474 (summer)/ (907)688-1547 (winter) info@cooperlandingfishcamp.com www.cooperlandingfishcamp.com

Kenai Cache Outfitters 14899 Sterling Hwy. Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1404 F (907) 595-1401 kenaicacheoutfitter@gmail.com www.kenaicache.com

Cooper Landing Fishing Guide, LLC PO Box 541 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)599-0126 cooperlandingguide@gmail.com www.cooperlandingfishingguide.com Fish and Sons Kenai Charters 35372 Raven St., PO Box 628 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)598-1065 fishnsons@gmail.com www.fishandsons.net

Kenai River Drifters Lodge 18404 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 746 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-5555 info@drifterslodge.com www.drifterslodge.com Kenai River Float-n-Fish 18251 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 568 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)519-0048 hooked@mightykenai.com www.mightykenai.com Kenai River Trout Anglers 18234 Langille Rd., PO Box 818 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)599-0085 kenairivertroutanglers@gmail.com www.kenairivertroutanglers.com

Kenai River Trips Alaska Wildland Adventures 16520 Sterling Hwy., Mile 50.1 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 1-800-334-8730/(907)783-2928 F (907)783-2130 info@alaska-wildland.com www.alaskawildland.com/day-trips Mystic Waters Fly Fishing 19282 Holben Ln., PO Box 688 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (509)715-9697 sec907@gmail.com www.mysticfishing.com Salmon Run Lodge 18523 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 678 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-2197 salmonrunlodge@yahoo.com www.salmonrunlodgeak.com

Guides & Tours Alaska River Adventures 35269 King Salmon Dr., PO Box 725 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-2000 info@alaskariveradventures.com www.alaskariveradventures.com

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Fish the entire Kenai River and the Russian River.

Multi-trip Discounts.

Largest Independent Guide Service in Town.

Join Us for our famous Sockeye Madness Trip.

FISH The Kenai River

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Kenai Cache Outfitters 907-595-1401 14899 Sterling Highway Cooper Landing, AK 99572 kenaicacheoutfitter@gmail.com www.kenaicache.com

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COOPER LANDING FISH CAMP • • • •

Quality Service Expert Guides Log Cabins Family Owned & Operated

For Reservations: 907-595-FISH (3474) www.cooperlandingfishcamp.com info@cooperlandingfishcamp.com

Axe Throwing

Alaskan Angling Adventures PO Box 847 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)741-0474 alaskananglingadventures@gmail.com www.alaskananglingadventures.com

Peninsula Axe Throwing 18404 Sterling Hwy. Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (716)222-0556/ (716)908-8010 axthrowing1066@gmail.com peninsulaaxethrowing.com

Cooper Landing Fishing Guide, LLC PO Box 541 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)599-0126 cooperlandingguide@gmail.com www.cooperlandingfishingguide.com

Banking/Financial

Gwin’s Lodge 14865 Sterling Hwy. Mile 52, PO Box 769 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1266 F (907)595-1264 reservation@gwinslodge.com www.gwinslodge.com Kenai River Drifters Lodge 18404 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 746 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-5555 info@drifterslodge.com www.drifterslodge.com Kenai River Trout Anglers 18234 Langille Rd., PO Box 818 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)599-0085 kenairivertroutanglers@gmail.com www.kenairivertroutanglers.com

First National Bank Alaska 44501 Sterling Hwy. Soldotna, AK 99669 (907)260-6000 F (907)260-6027 www.fnbalaska.com

Caretaking/Property Mgmt.

Seramur Home Services, LLC 41651 Seward Hwy. Moose Pass, AK 99631 PO Box 648 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)599-0019 seramurhomeservices@gmail.com

Churches Cooper Landing Community Lutheran Church Snug Harbor Rd., Mile 1, PO Box 518 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1556

Kenai Lake Baptist Church 18781 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 662 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)598-1112 www.kenailakebaptistchurch.org St. John Neumann Catholic Church Snug Harbor Rd., Mile 1.PO Box 737 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1300

Construction Alaska Waste 47323 Merrywood Ave. PO Box 1209 Soldotna, AK 99669 (907)283-9390/ F (907)262-4370 josuer@akwaste.com alaskawaste.com

Fish Processing Kenai Cache Outfitters 14899 Sterling Hwy. Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1404/ F (907) 595-1401 kenaicacheoutfitter@gmail.com www.kenaicache.com

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Guides & Tours (Continued)

Salmon Run Lodge 18523 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 678 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-2197 salmonrunlodge@yahoo.com www.salmonrunlodgeak.com

Horseback Riding/Sleigh Rides Alaska Horsemen Lodge 35090 Quartz Creek Rd., PO Box 857 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1806 info@alaskahorsemen.com www.alaskahorsemen.com

Museums/Cultural Cooper Landing Historical Society Museum 17946 Sterling Hwy., Mile 48.7. PO Box 542 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)202-6049 museum@arctic.net www.cooperlandingmuseum.com

SERVICES Art Galleries

Cooper La nding Histo rical Society Mus eum Featuring: - Two Historical Buildings -Old School House built in 1955 -Jack Lean’s Cabin, from 1920 -Mining History - Lifestyle of Early Residents - Natural History - Full Brown Bear Skeleton

Open Memorial Day through Labor Day and by Appointment

Andy's Artwork PO Box 574 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)802-1274 kloppeandy@gmail.com

M ile 48.7 S terling H igHway C ooper l anding , a laSka 907-202-6049 • MuSeuM @ arCtiC . net

WWW.COOPERLANDINGMUSEUM.COM

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Fly Shop/Tackle Sales/Licenses

Gasoline/Diesel/Propane

Alaska Troutfitters 18230 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 632 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1212 info@aktroutfitters.com www.aktroutfitters.com

Grizzly Ridge, LLC 18280 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 609 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1260 stay@grizzlyridgeak.com www.grizzlyridgeak.com

Gwin’s Lodge 14865 Sterling Hwy., Mile 52, PO Box 769 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1266 F (907)595-1264 reservation@gwinslodge.com www.gwinslodge.com

Sunrise Inn 21849 Sterling Hwy., Mile 45 PO Box 832 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1222 info@sunriseinnak.com www.sunriseinnak.com

Kenai Cache Outfitters 14899 Sterling Hwy. Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1404 F (907) 595-1401 kenaicacheoutfitter@gmail.com www.kenaicache.com

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Salmon Run Lodge 18523 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 678 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-2197 salmonrunlodge@yahoo.com www.salmonrunlodgeak.com

Kenai River Drifters Lodge 18404 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 746 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-5555 info@drifterslodge.com www.drifterslodge.com Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge 17245 Frontier Cir., PO Box 676 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1425 / 1(800)426-0500 aklodges@princesscruises.com www.princesslodges.com

Gift Shops/Clothing Bean Creek Gallery 17658 Bean Creek Rd., PO Box 691 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-3488 gydarie@yahoo.com Gwin’s Lodge 14865 Sterling Hwy., Mile 52 PO Box 769 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1266 F (907)595-1264 reservation@gwinslodge.com www.gwinslodge.com

Cooper Landing Senior Independent Housing for 55 and older Alaska residents.

Must be primary residence. No pets.

One and two-bedroom apartments overlooking Kenai Lake.

In-ßoor heat and heated garages.

Cooper Landing Senior Citizen Corp. Inc. P.O. Box 552 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 clscci@arctic.net (907) 595-3000 36

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Graphic Design/Website Design

Laundromat

Real Estate Sales/ Appraisals

Best Route Productions PO Box 872 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (303)570-2081 info@bestrouteproductions.com www.bestrouteproductions.com

Wildman TR Inc. 19194 Sterling Hwy.,PO Box 724 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1456 F (907)595-1888 wildman@wildmans.org www.wildmans.org

Sharon Saunders, GRI REALTOR Realty ONE Group Aurora 16786 Sterling Hwy. Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (928)706-8901 sharon@sellsalaska.com www.sharonsellsalaska.com

Library Services

Retreats/Conferences/Weddings

Cooper Landing Community Library 18511 Bean Creek Rd., PO Box 517 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1241/ F (907)595-1241 cooperlandinglibrary@gmail.com www.cooperlandinglibrary.com

Alaska Heavenly Lodge 34950 Blakley Dr., PO Box 634 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-2012 / (907)599-0022 info@alaskaheavenly.com www.alaskaheavenly.com

Oil & Gas

Cooper Landing Community Club and Hall 18511 Bean Creek Rd., PO Box 508 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-2169

Cooper Landing Emergency Services, Inc. 38748 Snug Harbor Rd., PO Box 510 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1800/ F (907)595-1800 operations.cles@arctic.net cooperlandinges.org Professional Testing 35555 South Face Place, PO Box 614 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1633 williams@arctic.net

Housing/Apartment Rentals Cooper Landing Senior Citizen Corp, Inc. 19958 Campus Dr., PO Box 552 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-3000 clscci@arctic.net www.cooperlandingseniors.com

Conoco Phillips Alaska, Inc 700 G St. Anchorage, AK 99501 (907)276-1215/ F (907)265-1502 www.conocophillipsalaska.com

Photography Best Route Productions PO Box 872 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (303)570-2081 info@bestrouteproductions.com www.bestrouteproductions.com

cooperlandingcommunityclub@gmail.com

www.cooperlandingcommunityhall.com Gwin’s Lodge 14865 Sterling Hwy., Mile 52 PO Box 769 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1266 F (907)-595-1264 reservation@gwinslodge.com www.gwinslodge.com

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Health Services - Gov’t Certified

photography

• Portrait • Commercial

• Adventure • Weddings

graphic design

• Advertising • Brochures

• Icons & layouts • Logo & branding

web design

• Development • Device integration • Custom design • SEO management

www.bestrouteproductions.com 303-570-2081 info@bestrouteproductions.com www.cooperlandingchamber.com

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928-706-8901 Retreats/Conferences/Weddings (Continued) Peninsula Axe Throwing 18404 Sterling Hwy. Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (716)222-0556/ (716)908-8010 axthrowing1066@gmail.com peninsulaaxethrowing.com

Transportation - Taxi/Shuttles/ Stage Lines Wildman TR Inc. 19194 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 724 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1456 F (907)595-1888 wildman@wildmans.org www.wildmans.org

Refuse Collection Alaska Waste 47323 Merrywood Ave. PO Box 1209 Soldotna, AK 99669 (907)283-9390 F (907)262-4370 josuer@akwaste.com alaskawaste.com

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Visitor Center & Information Cooper Landing Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau MP 48.7 Sterling Hwy., PO Box 809 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907) 595-8888 info@cooperlandingchamber.com www.cooperlandingchamber.com Anchorage Chamber of Commerce 1016 W 6th Ave., Ste 303 Anchorage, AK 99501 (907)272-2401 F (907)272-4117 info@anchoragechamber.org www.anchoragechamber.org Bearfoot Travel Guides/ Northcountry Communications 2440 E Tudor Rd. #122 Anchorage, AK 99507 (907) 320-1145 Chugiak Eagle River Chamber of Commerce 12001 Business Blvd., Ste. 108 Eagle River, AK 99577 (907)694-4702 info@cer.org www.cer.org

• Cooper Landing Resident • 20 Years as a REALTOR • Graduate REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE

e-mail: Sharon@SellsAlaska.com website: sharonsellsalaska.com Discover Kodiak 100 Marine Way, Ste. 200 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907)486-4782/ 1(800)789-4782 visit@kodiak.org www.kodiak.org Explore Fairbanks 101 Dunkel St. #111 Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907)456-5771/ 1(877)551-1728 F (907)459-3757 info@explorefairbanks.com www.explorefairbanks.com Girdwood Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1313 Girdwood, AK 99587 (907)265-5827 girdwoodchamber@gmail.com www.girdwoodchamber.com Greater Copper Valley Chamber of Commerce PO Box 469 Glennallen, AK 99588 (907)822-5555/ F (907)822-5558 chamber@cvinternet.net www.traveltoalaska.com Greater Palmer Chamber & Visitor Center 723 S Valley Way Palmer, AK 99645 (907)745-2880 info@palmerchamber.org www.palmerchamber.org

Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce 415 E Railroad Ave. Wasilla, AK 99654 (907)376-1299 F (907)373-2560 contact@wasillachamber.org www.wasillachamber.org

Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council 35571 Kenai Spur Hwy. Soldotna, AK 99669 (907)262-5229/ 1 (800)535-3624 F (907)262-5212 info@kenaipeninsula.org www.kenaipeninsula.org

Valdez Convention & Visitors Bureau 309 Fairbanks Dr. Valdez, AK 99686 (907)835-2984 F (907)835-4845 info@valdezalaska.org www.valdezalaska.org

Greater Whittier Chamber of Commerce PO Box 607 Whittier, AK 99693 whittiercoc@gmail.com www.whittieralaskachamber.org

Moose Pass Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau PO Box 147 Moose Pass, AK 99631 www.moosepassalaska.com

Homer Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center 201 Sterling Hwy. Homer, AK 99603 (907)235-7740 F (907) 235-8766 info@homeralaska.org www.homeralaska.org

Seward Chamber of Commerce 2001 Seward Hwy.,PO Box 749 Seward, AK 99664 (907)224-8051 F (907)224-5353 visitseward@seward.com www.seward.com

Visit Anchorage 524 W 4th Ave. Anchorage, AK 99501 (907)276-4118 / 1(800) 478-1255 F (907)278-5559 info@anchorage.net www.anchorage.net

Kenai Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center 11471 Kenai Spur Hwy. Kenai, AK 99611 (907)283-1991 info@visitkenai.com www.visitkenai.com

Soldotna Chamber of Commerce 44790 Sterling Hwy. Soldotna, AK 99669 (907)262-9814 F (907)262-3566 info@soldotnachamber.com www.soldotnachamber.com Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce PO Box 334 Talkeetna, AK 99676 1(808)333-7779 info@talkeetnachamber.org www.talkeetnachamber.org

Camp Fire Alaska 161 Klevin St., Ste. 100 Anchorage, AK 99508 (907)279-3551 F (907)278-9829 campfire@campfireak.org www.campfireak.org Camp K on Kenai Lake Mile 4 Snug Harbor Rd. Cooper Landing, AK 99572

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Hope Chamber of Commerce PO Box 9 Hope, AK 99605 www.hopealaska.info

Youth Activities

Kenai River Drifters Lodge 18404 Sterling Hwy.,PO Box 746 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-5555 info@drifterslodge.com www.drifterslodge.com

2022 Plan Ahead Campground Closures Russian River Campground: August 15th, 2022 to June 1st, 2023 Closed to all users for road improvements.

Russian River Falls Access: August 15th, 2022 to June 1st, 2023 Trail access closed to all users from Russian River Campground.

Follow USFS for updates: www.fs.usda.gov/main/ chugach/home

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COMMUNITY Education, Research & Schools Moose Pass School K-8 PO Box 46 Moose Pass, AK 99631 (907)288-3183 F(907)288-3670 kpbsd.org/schools/moose-pass

Emergency Services Moose Pass Volunteer Fire Department PO Box 104 Moose Pass, AK 99631 (907)288-3665 F 907-288-3666 moosepassfireems@yahoo.com www.moosepassfire.com

Government & Public Agencies Chugach National Forest Seward Ranger District- Kenai Lake Work Center 29847 Seward Hwy. Seward, AK 99664 (907)288-3178 www.fs.usda.gov/main/Chugach/home

Moose Pass U.S. Post Office 31785 Post Office Dr. Moose Pass, AK 99631 (907)288-3623

FOOD & DINING Restaurants & Cafés Trail Lake Lodge 33654 Depot Rd. PO Box 5 Moose Pass, AK 99631 (907)288-3101 moosepass@alaskan.com www.traillakelodge.com

LODGING Bed & Breakfasts

Cabins & Lodges Bear Cub Cabin 41160 Seward Hwy. PO Box 7 Moose Pass, AK 99631 907-288-3667 tealhetrick@gmail.com www.airbnb.com property #13141762 Fern Hollow Cabins PO Box 176 Moose Pass, AK 99631 (907)288-3678 jjodhner@arctic.net Edelweiss House 27243 Seward Hwy., Seward, AK 99664 (907)288-5073 edelweisshouse@icloud.com vrbo.com/1277774

The Hutch Bed & Breakfast

Mile 48.5 Sterling Hwy. (18225) PO Box 649 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)595-1270 F (907)595 1829 hutch@arctic.net www.hutchbandb.com

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Cabins & Lodges (Continued) Inn at Tern Lake 41843 Seward Hwy., PO Box 7 Moose Pass, AK 99631 (907)288-3667 rose@ternlakeinn.com www.innatternlake.com Jewel of the North 31087 Seward Hwy. Seward, AK 99664 (907)288-3166 / 1(877)317-REST thenorthernjewel@alaskan.com www.jewelofthenorth.net

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Paradise Cabins 41123 Seward Hwy PO Box 7 Moose Pass, AK 99631 907-330-9085 willowhetrick@gmail.com www.airbnb.com property #13751342 Trail Lake Lodge 33654 Depot Rd. PO Box 5 Moose Pass, AK 99631 (907)288-3101 moosepass@alaskan.com www.traillakelodge.com

Campgrounds/ RV Parks Moose Pass Campground 34984 Seward Hwy. PO Box 531 Seward, AK 99664 (330)283-7542 moosepasscampground@gmail.com www.moosepasscampground.com

RECREATION Guided Sport Fishing Chugach Backcountry Fishing PO Box 7 Moose Pass, AK 99631 (907)362-1224 chugachbackcountry@gmail.com www.chugachbackcountryfishing.com Gone Again Charters 30197 Upper Trails Ct. PO Box 143 Moose Pass, AK 99631 Seward Boat Harbor (907)288-3655/ (907)362-1590 cell goneagaincharters@seward.net www.goneagaincharters.com

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SERVICES

Library Services

Caretaking/Property Mgmt

Moose Pass Library 33675 Depot Rd. Moose Pass, AK 99631 (907)288-3111 bookmoose@gmail.com www.moosepasslibrary.webs.com

Seramur Home Services, LLC 41651 Seward Hwy. Moose Pass, AK 99631 PO Box 648 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907)599-0019 seramurhomeservices@gmail.com

Churches Moose Pass Community Church PO Box 111 Moose Pass, AK 99631 www.moosepasscommunitychurch.blogspot.com Moose Pass United Methodist Church PO Box 141 33676 Depot Rd. Moose Pass, AK 99631 www.sewardumc.com

Gift Shops/Clothing Crazy Moose 41658 Seward Hwy., Mile 35.9 Moose Pass, AK 99631 (907)717-7474 czymoose1@yahoo.com Moose Drop In Trading Post 35105 Seward Hwy. PO Box 164 Moose Pass, AK 99631 (907)288-2453 info@moosedropintradingpost.com Trail Lake Lodge 33654 Depot Rd. PO Box 5 Moose Pass, AK 99631 (907)288-3101 moosepass@alaskan.com www.traillakelodge.com

Groceries Estes Brothers Grocery Store Mile 29.5 Seward Hwy. Moose Pass, AK 99631 (907)288-3151

Health Services Seward Community Health Center 417 First Ave. PO Box 2895 Seward, AK 99664 (907)224-8511 jchapman@sewardhealthcenter.org www.sewardhealthcenter.org

Visitor Centers & Information Moose Pass Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau PO Box 147 Moose Pass, AK 99631 www.moosepassalaska.com Cooper Landing Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau MP 48.7 Sterling Hwy. PO Box 809 Cooper Landing, AK 99572 (907) 595-8888 info@cooperlandingchamber.com www.cooperlandingchamber.com Seward Chamber of Commerce 2001 Seward Hwy. PO Box 749 Seward, AK 99664 (907)224-8051 F (907)224-5353 visitseward@seward.com www.seward.com

Upper Kenai 2022 Visitor Guide Cover Photo © Kristine Route - Best Route Productions Publisher Cooper Landing Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau and Moose Pass Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau Graphic Design, Layout, & Production Kristine Route - Best Route Productions Photography © Kristine Route - Best Route Produtions, Teal Hetrick, Michael Evans, Clark Fair, Cooper Landing Museum, © Latitude59, © Kreulen, © Jon Beverly, © Peter Nile, © Frank Kovalchek Copywriting Katie Hickey – KT Creative Contributing Writers/Editors/Research Yvette Galbraith, Rose Hetrick, Willow Hetrick, Cheryle James, Kristine Route, Martha Story, Shirley Wilmoth Printing Journal Graphics The Upper Kenai Visitors Guide was made possible by the joint efforts of the members of the Cooper Landing Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau and Moose Pass Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau. All advertisers in this publication are members of their local chamber. We encourage you to patronize these businesses before, during and after your visit to the Upper Kenai Peninsula.

Guided Fishing

Riverfront Cabins

Fishing: Full & Half Day • King, Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, and Silver Salmon.

• Native Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, and Arctic Grayling.

• Drift Boat, Powerboat, Walk-in, Hike-in and Fly-in.

• All equipment provided: Simms Patagonia, TFO, Sage, G. Loomis, Redington, etc.

• Fly fishing instruction available.

• Beginners to professionals welcome.

Scenic River Rafting

Scenic Floats - Canyon Rafting • Guided 2 hour, 3 hour and Canyon 5 hour.

• Floats leave almost a zillion times each day.

• Good for ages 2-92.

• Wildlife happens and if you’re lucky... we sometimes spot moose and/or bears along the banks of the Kenai River.

• Call for group specials.

• Private rafts no problem.

• All equipment provided.

• An awesome way to see Alaska.

907-595-5555 info@drifterslodge.com

www.drifterslodge.com

Drifter’s Lodge • 18404 Sterling Hwy • Cooper Landing, Alaska 99572

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