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Areas most prone to avalanches are those under steep slopes, which is where many summertime hiking trails on or near the Kenai Peninsula are located.
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The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is hosting a spring break program this week. The free program will spotlight a variety of springtime topics, with hands-on activities and documentary screenings.
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A dozen brave souls weathered single-digit temperatures this week for the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge’s first full moon guided snowshoe walk of the season. The event educated snowshoers about the region’s ecology and the importance of resilience in cold weather.
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The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge will host a wintertime speaker series through the month of March. Speakers include biologists and rangers from the refuge, highlighting a variety of topics.
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The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge will begin hosting free guided snowshoe walks this Saturday at the Refuge Visitor Center. The walks range easy to moderate difficulty, averaging about a mile to a mile and a half each.
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In Kenai, cross-country skiers can celebrate the solstice and raise money for cancer research in one event.
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The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge has opened areas of its land for snowmachine use. The refuge asks snowmachiners to be respectful of their surroundings and avoid areas with insufficient snow accumulation.
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The Chugach National Forest has opened sections of the Glacier and Seward Ranger Districts for recreational snowmachine use. Snowmachine use is permitted in specified areas until Nov. 30, unless otherwise noted.
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The Kenai Peninsula Outdoor Club brings groups together to do recreational activities, from hiking to skiing to backpacking. While the club’s goal is to get people outdoors, it also helps create community for its many members who are still getting to know the area.
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This week marked National Wildlife Refuge Week, an annual celebration of America’s refuge system. There are nearly 600 national wildlife refuges in all 50 states, including the peninsula's Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.