Kodiak
| Kodiak Lodging |
 Kodiak is famous for it's huge
Kodiak brown bears, of course, but also it's world-class sport fishing
and for being one of the largest commercial fishing ports in the
nation. For those who don't know Kodiak, visions of a desolate,
snow covered, barren wilderness may come to mind, but in truth, the
green, snow tipped mountains that plunge into deep tree lined fjords,
reminds some people of Norway or Ireland. In fact, the island
turns such a magnificent green during the summer, that it is
affectionately called Alaska's Emerald Isle. Kodiak, which is home to Alaska's largest
fishing fleet, was the capital of Russian America from 1783 to 1799.
Kodiak is located near the eastern tip of Kodiak Island in the Gulf of
Alaska, and is the largest
island in Alaska. The Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge encompasses nearly 1.9
million acres on Kodiak and Afognak Islands, and is only 252 air miles south
of Anchorage. The Coast Guard comprises a large
portion of the community, which is primarily non-Native, with the
majority of the native population being Sugpiaq Eskimos or Aleuts. A Russian
Orthodox Church seminary is based in Kodiak, one of two existing
seminaries in the U.S. Kodiak's economy is based on fishing, seafood
processing and government. Thirteen fish processing companies operate here year-round,
and 675 residents hold commercial fishing permits. Visitors to
this temperate island can access it only by air and sea. There is
little or no freezing weather, with January temperatures ranging from 14
to 46,and July temperatures between 39 and 76. Annual precipitation is 60
inches and severe storms are
common from December through February. Kodiak experiences frequent cloud cover and fog.
As one might expect, wildlife is abundant here, with over 200
recorded species of birds, the famous Kodiak brown bears,
red fox, river otter, short-tailed weasel, little brown bat, tundra
vole, black tailed deer, beaver, and during the summer, gray, humpback
and minke whales.
|
 Lodging
in Kodiak |
Settle
into Downtown Kodiak with Great Local Hosts Situated
just above the boat harbor and nested into Pillar Mountain, this cozy
Bed and Breakfast is within walking distance of downtown Kodiak.
There are two rooms available with double beds and a shared bath.
Guests are welcome to their own private sitting room with TV, a small
library, gorgeous art ... and a view of the harbor. Come upstairs
and drink a cup of coffee while you watch the busy fishing fleet outside
on the deck. You are within walking distance to the Museum, the
Historic Russian Orthodox Church, the Kittiwake Rookery, and the
Beaches. Freezer space available for your fish.
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