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Overview of Kachemak Bay State Park and State Wilderness Park- Facts, Trivia,and Historical Information : Alaskas first state park, and only wilderness park, contains roughly 400,000 acres of mountains, glaciers, forests and ocean. The bays twisted rock formations are evidence of the movement of the earths crust. Highlighted by constantly changing weather patterns, the parks outstanding scenery is a backdrop for high quality recreation. Park visitors will find opportunities for fishing, boating, kayaking, hiking, camping and mountain sports. Kachemak Bay is a critical habitat area, supporting many species of marine life. Visitors frequently observe sea otters, seals, porpoise and whales. Intertidal zones offer natural settings for marine studies. Land mammals include moose, black bear, mountain goats, coyotes and wolves. The many species of birds that inhabit the bay, including eagles, gyrfalcons and puffins, make it a popular area for bird watching.Hiking and camping along the shoreline and in the surrounding forests and mountains are excellent. Above timberline, skiers and hikers will find glaciers and snowfields stretching for miles. Special park attractions include Grewingk Glacier, Poot Peak, China Poot Bay, Halibut Cove Lagoon, Humpy Creek, and China Poot (Leisure) Lake

Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Kachemak Bay State Park and State Wilderness Park): These two parks sit across the bay from the town of Homer, offering cabins, backcountry camping, and miles of trail.Park visitors will find opportunities for fishing, boating, kayaking, hiking, camping and mountain sports.Visitors frequently observe sea otters, seals, porpoise and whales. Intertidal zones offer natural settings for marine studies. Land mammals include moose, black bear, mountain goats, coyotes and wolves. The many species of birds that inhabit the bay, including eagles, gyrfalcons and puffins, make it a popular area for bird watching.

Contact Information:
Address:Kenai Area Office PO Box 1247 Soldotna, AK 99669
Phone No:(907)262-5581