Kodiak Travel Guide

Kodiak is situated on an island in the Gulf of Alaska. It is the key entry point for every kind of transportation to and from the outside world. Historically the place has been inhabited by Alutiiq natives for more than 7000 years. It was in the 18th century that the city was settled by Russian immigrants and later became the capital of Russian Alaska.

Today of course it is a commercial fishing center. Tourism is a leverage ti its economy and it caters to a special kind of tourist keen on exploring the pristine land and seeking outdoor adventure trips. Kodiak’s exclusive fauna -- salmon, halibut, elk, black tail deer, mountain goats and the unique Kodiak bear invite people to the Kodiak Archipelago.

It is the unmatched wilderness that draws visitors to experience a place quite unlike anywhere else on earth. Rediscovering nature in its most raw form, visitors naturally feel the tempo of life slowing down. They learn to appreciate the silence broken only by an eagle or loon. Kodiak is for people keen on perambulating amid pristine nature.

The City of Kodiak is home to a few attractions. Kodiak Visitor Information Center located close to the Ferry Terminal offers information on points of interest. There is Kodiak Island history, events, outdoor activities, fishing, and wildlife to keep visitors happy. Nicknamed "Emerald Isle" the place offers great scenery and thick forests as also much precipitation for half of the year.