There are a few places that people Surf!! and other Kodiak, AK Off The Beaten Path Tips

Stan Hanging "10"

There are a few places that people go surfing!! Kodiak actually has a small part in the surf movie 'Endless Summer 2' Spruce Cape, Pasagshak, Mill Bay Beach are some of the more popular spots.

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Off The Beaten Path: Mission Lake

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Written by herzog63

on Oct 6, 2002

Mission Lake

You can spot Trumpeter Swans and other migratory birds (in season only) on many small lakes like this.

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Off The Beaten Path: Birds of Kodiak

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Written by herzog63

on Feb 25, 2003

Black-billed Magpie

There are many birds that either reside or migrate through Kodiak. They include
Bald Eagle
Belted Kingfisher
Black-billed Magpie
Bank Swallow
Red-Breasted Nuthatch
Hermit Thrush
Fox Sparrow
Song Sparrow
American Tree-Sparrow
Pine Grosbeak
Common Loon
Emperor Goose
Black -legged Kittiwake
Horned Puffin
Tufted Puffin
And many more
I believe that twice per year the American Audobon Society of Kodiak does a local bird count which alot of people particicpate in.

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Off The Beaten Path: Watch the road side for Wild Animals

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Written by herzog63

on Feb 25, 2003

Kodiak Cross Fox

Keep your eyes open for Wild Animals while driving around Kodiak. You can spot Deer, Fox, and maybe even a Bear if you're lucky!!

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Off The Beaten Path: Commercial Fisherman

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Written by herzog63

on Feb 25, 2003

Setnetters

This is a picture of me and my skipper (I'm on the left). We used a Setnet to catch salmon from July - Sept. Great work for a summer job!

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Off The Beaten Path: Kodiak Fisherman taking a break

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Written by herzog63

on Feb 25, 2003

Kodiak Fisherman

If you're interested in the lifestyle of the Kodiak Fisherman stop by and chat with one of them. Most of them are very friendly and love to tell stories of their time on the high seas!

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Off The Beaten Path: Spawning Red Salmon

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Written by herzog63

on Feb 25, 2003

Spawning Red Salmon

If you drive to almost any of the lakes that have a river running from them you will see spawing Red Salmon along the shore in July - September. It is interesting to see how they make there beds and lay the eggs etc..

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Off The Beaten Path: Chiniak

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Written by herzog63

on Feb 25, 2003

Chniniak Cliffs

From downtown Kodiak you can take a beautiful ride to the village of Chiniak which is about 45 miles. (You can see more about Chiniak on my Chiniak site) If you continue past Chiniak you will come to the end of the road although there are a few different roads to chose from. You can get out and hike over the rolling hills. On many of these there are old World War 2 bunkers that can be explored! You get some beautiful views from the cliffs also.

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Off The Beaten Path: Unique sign

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Written by herzog63

on Feb 25, 2003

On the road to Anton Larson Bay

On the road to Anton Larsen Bay you will find this sign. There is a house here in the middle of nowhere. They have some unique animals. Llamas and some exotic looking goats. In the summer time they operate a Hamburger stand!

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Off The Beaten Path: Barometer Mountain

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Updated by herzog63

on Jan 20, 2004

Buskin River and Barometer Mountain