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Wildlife abounds in and around Soldotna! It's not just the fish, sure there are plenty of them, but the Moose, Caribou, Eagles, Bears, and even an occasional Whale will keep your camera clicking!

The nearby Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is a great place to hike and get up close and personal with our wildlife. Here are a few pictures of the "Watchable Wildlife" you can expect to greet you when you arrive in Soldotna!

The Kenai Peninsula Wildlife Viewing Trail is a string of overlooks, trails, and other sites where you can look for your favorite Alaska wildlife. Whether you’re visiting Alaska for the first time or a lifelong resident, the Kenai Trail offers the inside scoop on the best places to go. Try it out for photography, birding, or a family outing. No matter what the season, with 65 sites to explore you’re bound to see something interesting!

The Kenai Trail grew out of a partnership with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and Kenai Peninsula communities. Each town selected nearby sites that locals valued for watching wildlife. Every community has sites nearby, so take some time to explore what the Kenai has to offer. It’s a winning situation all around—visitors exploring the trail spend more time in communities, which in turn helps local businesses and reminds people of the value of the Kenai’s outstanding wildlife.

What time of year do owls start hooting? When are the caribou hanging around? Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula Wildlife Viewing Trail Guide offers a calendar of wildlife activity, in-depth information on what birds and animals you might find at each site, bear safety tips, habitat descriptions, and cultural tidbits. It also provides directions to the sites and what amenities are available. You can purchase Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula Wildlife Viewing Trail Guide from the Soldotna Visitor Center.

Grab your binoculars and hit the trail today!