Orcas in the Bay

Killer Whales or Orcas as they are known are the only extant species in the genus Orcinus Orca.   Orca means large bellied pot or jar in Latin and this name was likely picked due to the way the whale’s body is shaped.  There are three different eco types of Killer whales in the North Pacific, …

From a Gold Boom to Salmon: The History of Homer, Alaska

Homer is a city in the southern part of Alaska that sits on the Kenai Peninsula. Homer is located about 125 miles southwest of Anchorage. This area of Alaska was originally settled, inhabited, and founded by the Inuit Eskimo and the Tanaina Indians. Today, the area is home to about 5,830 residents and there is …

Kachemak Bay State Park Offers Magnificent Scenery and Recreation

Kachemak Bay State Park on the Kenai Peninsula is the oldest State Park in Alaska. The State Park along with the Kachemak State Wilderness Area encompasses 400,000 acres of forest, glaciers, mountains, and ocean shore. This spectacular park established in 1970, can only be reached by boat or airplane. It is located across Kachemak Bay …