Welcome to your basecamp for adventure. Whether you're here to fish the legendary Kenai River, hike through untouched wilderness, or catch a glimpse of wild bears and moose, the Kenai Peninsula delivers unforgettable experiences. Here's a month-by-month breakdown of the top-rated outdoor activities to help you plan your Alaskan getaway.

📅 May: Spring Awakens the Wild

• Flightseeing & Glacier Tours, Bear Viewing
  Soar above mountains, fjords, and icefields on a scenic flight with some of the best bush pilots in the business. Bear viewing tours get you up close and personal with wildlife.
  Learn more about Alaska West Air »

• Early Season Hiking
  Trails begin to open up—enjoy the first wildflowers, melting snowfields, and crisp alpine air.
  Top hikes near Kenai »

• Halibut Surf Fishing
  

• DIY Black Bear Hunting

📅 June: Salmon & Sea Adventures

• Sockeye Fishing on the Russian River
  The first big salmon runs are here! Join the locals at one of Alaska’s most famous fisheries.
  Russian River Info »

• Kenai Fjords Glacier Cruises & Kayaking
  Explore dramatic coastlines, spot whales, and paddle near massive tidewater glaciers.
  Cruise options »

📅 July: Peak Summer Action

• Fishing the Kenai River
  Prime time for salmon and trout—float trips, guided fishing, or DIY from shore.
  Fishing guide info »

• Fly-outs: Salmon fishing, bear viewing, glaciers
  Whether you’re after salmon, trout, or even Northern Pike, Alaska West Air's guided fly-out fishing trips deliver an unforgettable experience.
  Alaska West Air »

• Halibut, Rockfish, Lingcod charter out of Homer
  

📅 August: Wildlife & Waterways

• Sockeye salmon run is still on in the Kenai River!

• Berry Picking & Hikes
  Head out on the trails to find wild berries including: blueberries, watermelon berries, raspberries, red currants and more.
  Favorite Hikes »

• Silver (Coho) Salmon start running up the Kenai River
  

• Archery Moose Hunting (late August)
  General tag, over the counter. No application needed.

• Bear Hunting

📅 September: Fall Colors & Coastal Calm

• Silver salmon are still running

• Trout fishing

• Black bear hunting

• Moose hunting with rifle (over the counter tag, no application needed)

• Duck hunting
  

• Autumn Hiking & Mountain Biking
  Trails like Lost Lake and Skyline explode in fall colors—perfect for hiking or biking.
  

• Beachcombing 

📅 October: Quiet & Wild

• Duck Hunting

• Grizzly Bear hunting (must be guided)

• Surf fishing halibut