Walking along the water front... and other Kodiak, AK Things to Do Tips

Local Cannery

Walking along the water front checking out the canneries and the fisherman.
Depending on the season you may be able watch the boats being unloaded.

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Things To Do: Walking the docks you can talk...

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on Feb 25, 2003

Harbor Masters Office

Walking the docks you can talk with local fisherman. Most of them will take the time to answer questions you may have.
Fisherman's Memorial...It is a sad reminder of how tough the Fishing Industry is on the local community. Outside of the Harbor Masters office there is a plaque with all of the names of fisherman that have died in recent history

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Things To Do: Kodiak Island Music Festival

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on Oct 5, 2002

Kodiak Island Fairgrounds

There all kinds of live music on 3 different stages playing all at the same time. You can hear Blue Grass, Country, Rock, Hillbilly, and many other styles of music. It's a great way to spend the weekend. There is camping available too. There are 3 areas to camp. Muscian area where the jamming goes to the wee hours of the morning. Family area...A little quieter and no drinking allowed. Then the ever popular Yahoo area where pretty much anything goes.

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Directions: Kodiak Island Fairgrounds out near Bells Flats about 10 miles out of town.

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Things To Do: If you are in decent shape...

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on Feb 25, 2003

My son taking a break

If you are in decent shape there are some really nice Mountain hikes that are a few miles from town. Mt Baromter (2563 Ft.)is very popular. It starts right behind the airport. There are lots of Salmon Berries on the trail in the beginning. (if you go in July or August)
You get nice views of the ocean and outer islands also you can see what the outback of Kodiak looks like.

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Directions: Right behind the airport. You will see a trail about 200 yds past the light field at the end of the runway. There are a few level areas on the way up to stop and take a break and enjoy the view.

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Things To Do: Get up early to see the...

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on Oct 5, 2002

Sunrise from my porch

Get up early (summer)to see the awesome Sunrises in Kodiak. You will have to check local sunrise times as it changes fast as we go into the fall and winter months.

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Directions: Spruce Cape Rd, Fort Abercrombie ,top of Pillar Mtn. are some popular spots to watch it. You can see it from almost anywhere but those spots will give you some nice photo opportunities.

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Beach Fever: Fossil Beach

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on Feb 25, 2003

Fossil Beach

You can find the fossils near where you will park your car but if you walk down the beach to your left you will see lot's of clamshells imbedded into the rocks. You can also find lots of weird rock formations.

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Things To Do: Baronov Museum

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on Oct 6, 2002

Baranov Museum

The Baranov Museum houses some interesting articles about the history of Kodiak. Including alot of Russian and Early American. It is a great place to spend a couple hours especially if it is raining. It is the oldest wooden structure on the west coast of the United States. It also survived the Tsunami of 1964 which wiped out pretty much of Downtown Kodiak! Summer Hours M-F 10-4 S&S 12-4 Winter Hours M-Sat 10-3 Closed Thurs & sun And closed all of February. Admission is $2 with under 12 Free.

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Phone: 907-486-5920
Address: Marine Way
Directions: In front of Ferry Terminal

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Beach Fever: Monashka Bay

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on Feb 25, 2003

White Sand Beach

Take a drive to Monashka Bay! There are a few small beaches along the way. When you get to the end of the road there is a bigger beach called White Sands. You can guess why? There are Picnic tables set up in the trees near the beach and there is a good clean toilet there too!! Also there at the end of the road is a trail which is nice long hike that is fairly well marked. You can see more pictures of the Monashka Bay area in my Travelogues!!

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Things To Do: Welcome to Kodiak

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on Feb 25, 2003

Welcome to Kodiak

You can find this carved wooden statue at the Plaza near the Natives of Kodiak bingo hall. It is a nice place to chat with some local people and get your picture in front of the sign.

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Things To Do: Herd of Buffalo

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on Feb 25, 2003

Herd of Buffalo