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What
does the word "Kenai" mean?
The
exact meaning of the word "Kenai" is not real clear.
The Dena’ina Athabascan Indians are the native people of the area.
In the Dena’ina language, "Ken" translates into "big flat." "Ken’ey"
means two big flats with a river cutback, and the word "ken’e"
means trees and brush that are growing in a swampy marsh. I've
been told it basically translates into "flat, barren land".
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How
long does it take to get from Anchorage to Kenai?
It's just a breathtakingly beautiful 2.5 to 3-hour drive (156
miles) south of Anchorage to Kenai. The following mileage will
give further information on our local communities.
For air travelers, it’s just a short flight (about 25 minutes)
from Anchorage to the Kenai airport, the largest and most modern
on the Kenai Peninsula. Flights between Anchorage and Kenai run
every hour. You can get more information about regularly scheduled
flights here.
And additional information can be found on here.
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Where
can I stay on the Peninsula?
The Kenai Peninsula has many lodging/accommodation choices. Numerous
bed and breakfasts, cabins, lodges, and fishing camps are located
around the Peninsula. You can find more information on our "Accommodations"
page. You can also find "reservation
services" to assist you in finding just what you are
looking for. Whether you prefer modern conveniences or a more
rustic, Alaskan atmosphere, we're sure you will find just what
you are looking for.
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Are
there many RV Parks or campgrounds on the Peninsula?
You will find some of our local
RV Parks listed here. You can also find more information on
State
Parks and Campgrounds here.
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kind of things are there to do on the Peninsula?
Just a few of the things you'll find
to do around the Peninsula include, but are certainly not limited
to:
Fishing, clamming,
hiking, horseback riding, glacier tours, museums, historical sites,
camping, shopping, visiting native communities, gold panning,
dog sledding (winter of course!), flight seeing, and much, much
more!
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What
kind of fishing can I do?
You name it - we have it (well almost!). Take your pick from
King Salmon, Silver Salmon, Red Salmon, Dolly Vardon, Rainbow
Trout, Halibut, Ling Cod, Steelhead, among others. In 1985 the
world record 97.4 lb. King Salmon was caught in the Kenai River.
The average Halibut caught is in the 30-50 lb. range, but often
fish over 200 lbs. are pulled from the waters in Kachemak Bay
and Resurrection Bay. For more information on fishing the Kenai
Peninsula, please visit our fishing
page, follow the links to more information about fishing regulations,
records, schedules and more.
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Where
can I get a rental car in Kenai?
Several major car rental companies are
located at the Kenai
Municipal Airport. Reservations are strongly recommended during
the summer months.
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