Head to Rugged Alaska For an Adventure-Filled Break

When considering a rugged but beautiful place to goit.
for a thrilling holiday, the US state of Alaska is surely atAs well as the pink salmon, coho and chino fish which
the top of every adventure seeker's list.live in the park's waters, the Kenai National Wildlife
Stunning mountains, acres of national parks and theRefuge is home to a number of interesting animals
chance to see a huge variety of wild animals makewhich cannot be spotted in many other places and
this state a true thrill-seekers paradise and an idealprove a huge draw for tourists on adventure tours.
place to jet off to for an adventure holiday.These include brown and black bears, caribou, moose
Alaska has a number of huge national parks but oneand sheep, all of which wander freely around the vast
of the most famous is the Kenai National Wildlifepark.
Refuge. At nearly two million acres in size, the refugeSeveral rare and exciting birds live in the park and if
is vast and offers all kinds of outdoor activities tovisitors are lucky, they could catch a glimpse of a
make an Alaska adventure truly unforgettable.bald-headed eagle flying back to its nest to feed its
The backdrop of the national park is breathtaking andyoung. Some species in the park are so rare that they
perfect for those who love hiking to the top of peaksare deemed to be endangered and are therefore
or going climbing, knowing their reward is a spectacularprotected by Alaskan law.
view from the summit.What else can I do in the park?
The park was originally opened as the Kenai MooseAs well as appealing to wildlife fans, those who enjoy
Range back in 1941 but in 1980, it was designated athrill-seeking laugh-a-minute breaks may find they
national park area.never run out of things to do in the refuge.
So what makes it perfect for an adventure tour?From walking and hiking to fishing on the lakes and
One of the most interesting things about the nationalrivers or tackling the waterways in a canoe or kayak,
park - and a feature which attracts thousands ofthe park is filled with areas to explore and outdoor
visitors each year - is the Harding Ice Field, which isactivities to take part in.
more than 800 square miles in size.Visitors can take a trip down the 82-mile long Kenai
Up until 10,000 years ago, the entire Kenai peninsulaRiver and marvel at the park's peaks from a different
was covered in glacial ice and the field is one of theangle. When they have tired of rowing down the
last remaining spots that continues to be frozen over.choppy waters, they could head to the banks and try
As well as the beautiful ice field, Alaska tour visitors totheir hand at catching one of the famous king salmon
the park can head to the shores of the Skilak Lake,that swim in it.
which is 15 miles long and as much as four miles wide.The world's largest ever king salmon is though to have
While on the shores of the lake, visitors could catchbeen caught on the Kenai River and it weighed an
sight of Frying Pan Island, which is situated in the middleimpressive 97 pounds four ounces.
of the body of water.After catching a fish or two, adventure-seeking visitors
Famous for its crystal clear waters, the 528 feet deepcould fancy a relax on the banks of the water and
lake is a must-see in the Kenai National Wildlifeshould they stay there for some time, they could be
Refuge.lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a beautiful white
As might be expected in this part of the world, theBeluga whale.
national park is an area known for its fishing and manyThe mammals are known to swim up the river to feed
keen sportsmen visit the park every year to fish inon its fish but are rarely seen by the public.
both the lake and the Kenai River, which flows through