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Steamer
Clams and Hiking
Side
Tracks
Who? You.
What?
Steamer Clam Digging on Kachemak Bay.
Where?
Steamer clams can be found on any number of the rocky beaches across
from Homer, in Kachemak Bay.
Steamer
Clams
When?
All summer but only on minus tides.
How?
Getting to the steamer beaches across from Homer requires the services
of a water taxi ($40). Your captain can usually recommend an ol' favorite
beach and he'll drop you off at low tide and return in a few hours.
The digging is strenuous but rewarding. You'll find these nice
sized clams 3-4 inches below the surface and generally in groups of
two or three. A three prong rake is the tool to use. You are allowed
far more than you really need and a five gallon bucket half full is
typically enough for even the heartiest of clam lovers. Just boil in
your favorite broth and serve.
Who?
You again.
What?
Hike to the top of a small mountain.
Where?
Skyline trail, at the base of the Kenai Mountains. Milepost 61 on the
Sterling Hwy. Park on the south side of the road, trail on the north
side.
When?
All summer.
How?
Just a heads up, this is one steep trail. It is only one mile but a
long one for sure. The first half of the hike goes through boreal forest
with the final quarter mile completely above tree line. Up on top your
view is awesome. You can see the vast Kenai Wildlife Refuge and the
Kenai River watershed to the south, and to the north, more valleys,
mountains and eventually Anchorage. On top, the vegetation is soft and
spongy and very conducive to a nap. If you're willing to conquer
a relatively steep but well marked trail, this one is well worth the
effort.
