"Kodiak Alaska -- My Home Town" Top 5 Page for this destination Kodiak by kaloz

Kodiak Travel Guide: 270 reviews and 443 photos

Land of Adventure

Welcome to Kodiak Alaska, my home town. Located in the Gulf of Alaska, Kodiak is a temperate isle due to the warm Japanese currents. We are home to over 3000 bears, the largest land dwelling carnivores, but you'll have to travel outside of town to see one. There are plenty of activities all year round, or plan ahead with a guide.

In addition to the fishing and hunting, we also offer a cultural history, with museums of the Aluutiq way of life, and from the Russian era.

Famous visitors last year included President Jimmy Carter, and Tiger Woods. You never know who will show up in Kodiak Alaska.

A Town of Tradition

Holy Resurrection Cathedral

Kodiak is a very old Russian settlement. We have the oldest extant building of the Russian era, the Baranov House. We even have our own Saint!! St Herman of Alaska was cannonized by the Orthodox church in 1970.

A Hard Working Town

Harbormaster's Office

Kodiak is a fishing village, struggling with the influx of farmed fish, our fleet chases the wild fish, the one's that fight to survive, and when you taste our seafood, you will know the difference.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Good People, Good Fun, Great Scenery
Cons:It just might rain today.
In a nutshell:I wouldn't live anywhere else

Last visit to Kodiak: Oct 2002
Intro Written Oct 6, 2002
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High Contrast -- long angles What to Pack (2)

The sun comes in at a low angle at many times of the year causing big changes in contrast. You may be driving when,... more travel advice

Always be Prepared What to Pack (2)

Kodiak is an outdoor type of place, and your luggage should be able to withstand the weather, and lugging it about, best... more travel advice

Village Life Off The Beaten Path (4)

Take a trip to a native village. They are each unique. Island Air flys to all the villages, some do not have runways, so... more travel advice

Feast of St Herman Pilgrimage Off The Beaten Path (4)

Kodiak has it's own Saint, St Herman. Cannonized by the Orthodox Church in 1970s. Each year on his feast there is a... more travel advice

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SLLiew May 16, 2009 at 8:42 PM Report Abuse

Excellent tips on Kodiak. What a nice place for outdoor adventure. Cheers, SL :)
joiwatani Nov 24, 2008 at 9:10 PM Report Abuse

Kaloz, for your hardwork and great tips on Kodiak, I gave you great ratings!
DennyP Jul 3, 2008 at 6:38 PM Report Abuse

Hey Nick...Thanks for sharing your photos and info on Alaska..hope to get up that way and see and enjoy it soon..DennyP
Toshioohsako May 11, 2008 at 7:19 AM Report Abuse

Good that your hHP popped up to see nice nature photos. I love nature and its a joy to see these pics. Have a good day.
stedeb Mar 26, 2008 at 11:15 PM Report Abuse

Isn't Kodiak home to those massive Kodiak Bears??
royalempress Dec 4, 2007 at 8:59 AM Report Abuse

Enjoyed your Kodiak Page..
mad4travel Sep 22, 2007 at 5:47 AM Report Abuse

Nice pages. I'm hoping to get to Alaska next Summer. Fingers crossed!
JessH Feb 6, 2007 at 9:42 PM Report Abuse

Hello Nick. Fantastic pages here & gorgeous pictures. I really enjoyed your tips very much. Craaaaaab fest... delicious! But where are the bears? No pictures? :-) Greetings from the desert / Jess
johanl Nov 19, 2006 at 5:31 AM Report Abuse

When can i come in for the Martinis??
Manyana Aug 24, 2006 at 11:38 AM Report Abuse

very nice shots...especially the crab fest;) salam from london