| Nearby Attractions: Homer Spit salmon fishing hole, Lynx Par 3 Golf, Gull Island Bird Sanctuary, Islands and Ocean Visitor Center, Halibut Cove Ferry, Pratt Museum of Natural History, Pier One Theatre, shops, restaurants, art galleries, halibut charters |
| HOMER Homer is a seaside community of 4,000 residents, with another 8,000 beyond the city limits, overlooking Kachemak Bay and the Kenai Mountains. In addition to the downtown area of Homer, a unique attraction is the Homer Spit, a long, narrow finger of land jutting 4.5 miles into Kachemak Bay. The Spit is the home of a small boat harbor with over 700 charter and commercial boat operators year round. Homer offers all the amenities of a first class small town, with several art galleries, a movie theatre, bookstores, a natural history museum, several wonderful restaurants, grocery stores, plus the security of a hospital, medical clinics, pharmacies, police and fire departments, and a U.S. Coast Guard cutter for safety at sea. Local, State and Federal government offices operate here, as does the Kenai Peninsula College and Senior Citizens Center. HOMER'S ECONOMY Kachemak Bay has been inhabited for thousands of years. Native Alaskans were drawn to its abundant, diverse land and marine animals and relatively mild climate. In the 1800s, homesteaders and coal miners made up the area's population and Homer became a booming town until the demand for coal diminished in the early 1900s. Some years later, the commercial harvest and processing of fish became the mainstay of the local economy, and Homer became the commercial and transportation hub of the Southern Kenai Peninsula. Today, Homer's economy relies on commercial fishing and the growing tourism industry. "HALIBUT FISHING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD" While in Homer enjoy the vast opportunities for halibut and salmon fishing. Charters are available for fishing trips on (and across) the bay. Plus, make sure you visit the Fishin' Hole on the Homer Spit to take advantage of the salmon runs. Fishing licenses are required for any fishing or clamming. Homer has some of the finest halibut charter operators around and Coal Point Trading Company, on the Homer Spit, will process, freeze, and ship your catch. KACHEMAK BAY STATE PARK Kachemak Bay State Park is located across the bay from Homer, Alaska, and accessible only by boat or plane. Many species of wildlife live here including black and brown bear, moose, mountain goat, wolverine, and lynx. Kachemak Bay State Park comprises over 300,000 acres of pristine wilderness and is one of the largest coastal parks in the United States. The park has designated trails, catering to all levels of hikers, as well as easily traveled alpine tundra. Weather can be an issue at times so make sure you plan your hike accordingly. Taking advantage of guiding services in the park assures a safe and enjoyable day. |
| BISHOP'S BEACH |
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| VIEW OF THE HOMER SPIT |
| THE HARBOR ON THE SPIT |
| GLACIER VIEW OF KACHEMAK BAY STATE PARK |
| Beautiful view of Mt. Iliamna can be seen from Homer, Alaska on a beautiful, sunny winter day like this one. Photo by, Sue Post of Homer, Alaska |
| Where wilderness greets you at the front door Located in Fritz Creek, Alaska~A Friendly Community Only Ten Miles East of Homer ~Alaska Lodging at its Best~ |
Moose Creek Cabins~Alaska Lodging at its Best Ed and Sheryl Sotelo P.O. Box 15145 Fritz Creek, AK 99603 E-mail: sotelos@moosecreekcabins3.com Phone: 907-235-6406 |
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