Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Places To Visit And The Best Types Of Soldotna Alaska Lodging

By Rosella Campbell


Your days will be filled with natures beauty and touring favorite and little known sites here in Alaska. You will find beautiful Soldotna Alaska Lodging to fit any budget too. Not to mention the great fishing that is available for fishing enthusiasts. If you are looking for a memorable vacation then this would be the perfect one.

Winter's can be a bit different from other areas, but if you are looking for the perfect white Christmas then this is the best time to schedule a journey here. Summer is a fun time as the Homestead Museum of Soldotna is open from May to September. You will see how the first pioneers which ventured here lived in historical cabins and a schoolhouse they used for their children to learn and study the educational basics of the day.

Inside the museum you will find pioneer tools such as utensils, housewares, clothing and much more, along with artifacts and boats from Alaskan Natives. Take some of the heat off during the summer by plunging into the beautiful, cool waters at the swimming beach area called Stormy Lake which is close by.

For cooling off during summer head down to the Stormy Lake Swim Beach where the waters refreshing, clean and near many of other places of interest. For the history buffs explore the Interpretive Site of K'Beq which was put together by the Kanaitze Indians for culture and historical purposes. Sites of archaeological finds, history and cultural items and photographs from the Dena'ina are held within the museum and you can't forget about a token of your adventure here at the gift shop.

To see wildlife that lived and still lives in this part of Alaska, travel to the Historical Society Museum. There is a unique and original village of log cabins from past homesteaders and a school which is of historical importance, as it was the last of the schools here in the territories and opened in 1958. The original lanterns they used for their lessons are in the same spot.

See the historical Iditarod Trail and walk upon it and learn all about how the Alaskan Railroad came to be at KMTA National Heritage. This community still is home to some historical and colorful people ready to share their stories and legends of the Alaskan frontier with you. Some say that there are a lot of ghosts of settlers from days past still here as well.

The West Entrance Skilak Lake Road stretches 18 miles that forms a loop. Here is one of the best spots to see all types of wildlife which calls the Peninsula of Kenai their home. The many glaciers and lakes found will make excellent snap shots for vacation memories. For the fishermen, you can visit the Lake Overlook Upper Ohmer for some peace and serenity as well as catching the best rainbow trout.

There are all types of Lodgings available for your budget and your interests. If your one for excitement, then the all day excursion adventure trips Adventure packages would suit you best. You can even be one of only 16 to stay at the Bear Viewing Lodge where it sits in the middle of a bear sanctuary and habitat.




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