The junction of the Sterling and Kenai Spur Highways has made Soldotna a regional center of commerce. Business Along these highways, Soldotna’s business district… Continue reading
The deep, ice-free waters of Resurrection Bay have made the port of Seward an important location for centuries. First, for the Russian fur traders who… Continue reading
Also known as North Kenai or Nikishka, the hub of Nikiski is near Mile 26.5 of the Kenai Spur Highway. The town offers recreational opportunities… Continue reading
Originally a camp for miners, loggers, and workers on the Alaska Railroad, Moose Pass had by 1928 grown large enough to be given a post… Continue reading
According to local lore, Hope was founded by prospectors who decided, in 1889, their impromptu settlement needed a formal name. Unable to agree among themselves,… Continue reading
Shortly before reaching the southern end of the Sterling Highway, you will drive over a hill and see a panoramic view of Kachemak Bay, with… Continue reading
Situated in the mountain gap through which the Kenai River flows from Kenai Lake, Cooper Landing has picturesque views all around. Miner Joseph Cooper discovered… Continue reading
Events and Exhibits ■ Richard & Forrest Eissler have a combined show called “entr’ acte” on display at Kaladis on the Sterling Highway in Soldotna… Continue reading
The Kenai Peninsula Orchestra requests submissions of visual art in any medium inspired by the musical work of Modest Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition, as… Continue reading
Soldotna residents will have to brave the cold to get frozen. This Friday, the city of Soldotna and the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will present… Continue reading
“Chappie”Sony Pictures Entertainment2 hoursMy wife and I have been going around cracking each other up lately by repeating a line from this week’s artificial intelligence… Continue reading
It almost scared you to death.That’s what it seemed like: heart pounding, palms sweaty, legs weak - but still in one piece, breathing again, thankful… Continue reading
1989 to now North Nikiski, Alaska Bob has seen to it that we have a large United State of America flag and the Alaskan… Continue reading
Recently, my hubby surprised me with a new commercial quality compressor-style ice cream and gelato maker. Lest you think an ice cream maker is not… Continue reading
Chambers set schedules ■ The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon on March 17 at Froso’s restaurant, 35433 Kenai Spur… Continue reading
Go-cart racing The Go-Kart Race Track, 4487 Sterling Highway, Soldotna, 907-262-1562. Disc Golf Course The Kenai Eagle 18-hole disc golf course is on Tinker… Continue reading
Anchor Point Anchor River State Rec. Area (907) 522-8368 bit.ly/AnchorRec Camping: $10 / night, $5 daily parking fee, handicap access Stariski State Rec. Site… Continue reading
JD and Nicole Hall of Nikiski announce the birth of their son, Russell James Hall, at 8:54 a.m. Feb. 17, 2015. He weighed 8 pounds,… Continue reading
With help from former Sterling Elementary School PTA President Maryann Rogers and encouragement from then Sterling Elementary Principal Christine Ermold, the Sterling-Soldotna area witnessed the… Continue reading
