SIGHTS & SIDE TRIPS
Kenai Tri Adventure // Alaska 2025
Explore more before or after your adventure.
A vibrant gateway to the Last Frontier with stunning trails, cultural experiences, and top-notch dining.
Anchorage, Alaska
Must-Do Activities:
Anchorage Museum – Visit the Smithsonian exhibit on Alaska’s Indigenous tribes.
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail – Walk, jog, or bike along this scenic 11-mile trail.
Best Spot: Kincaid Park entrance for potential views of Denali (on a clear day).
Bike Rentals: Downtown Bicycle Rental
Earthquake Park – Witness the land reshaped by the 1964 earthquake.
Top Restaurants (Reservations Recommended):
Orso – Upscale Alaskan seafood & Italian.
Crow’s Nest – Fine dining with skyline views.
The Brewhouse – Great seafood & craft beer.
Wild Scoops Ice Cream – Handcrafted Alaskan flavors.
Homer, Alaska - The Art & Adventure Enclave
Discover a breathtaking town on Kachemak Bay, perfect for kayaking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
Stay Options:
Tutka Bay Lodge: Luxury wilderness resort with curated excursions (bear viewing, boat tours, fine dining).
Local Connection:
Alaskan Luxury at the Edge of the Wild: Book ASAP for a serene retreat. La fin de la route: A special Alaskan estate to rent with a golf course: Owned by friends Esa and Scotty Woodland.
Esa & Scotty Woodland (Airbnb Hosts): Call - 907-250-0998
(Friends of VITAL; recommended for a unique, local experience.)
Talkeetna & Denali – The True Alaskan Experience
A 2.5-3 hour scenic drive or train ride north of Anchorage, leading to stunning mountain views and flight-seeing adventures.
Must-Do Activities:
Talkeetna: A quirky, historic town where climbers launch their Denali expeditions.
Denali Flightseeing & Glacier Landing
Talkeetna Air Taxi: Family-recommended.
Rust’s Air Service (Anchorage) : Flights for bear viewing & glacier landings.
Katmai National Park Bear Viewing: Accessible only by air, an unforgettable wildlife encounter.
Hiking & Exploring: Numerous trails with epic views.