Outdoors and Recreation Archives - Peninsula Clarion

State seeks Kenai Peninsula citizen advisory board members

Chloe Anderson — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:30:00 +0000

The Department of Natural Resources invites Alaskans to apply for seats in Seward, Kachemak Bay and Kenai.

Kenai refuge announces snowmachine opening

Chloe Anderson — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:30:00 +0000

All areas traditionally allowing snowmachine use in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge are now open.

Out of the Office: A metaphor on ice

Delcenia Cosman — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000

I went ice skating for the first time in years last week, during the annual community Christmas Eve skate at Kevin Bell Arena.

Ice fishing opens on some Kenai National Wildlife Refuge lakes

Chloe Anderson — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:30:00 +0000

Snowmachines are permitted for ice fishing access on Hidden, Kelly, Petersen, Engineer and Watson lakes.

Out of the Office: Breaking the winter cycle

Chloe Anderson — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:30:00 +0000

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There’s a learning curve to every new season and every new sport.

Soldotna Field House welcomes public during grand opening

Jacob Dye — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 05:30:00 +0000

The field house will open on Sept. 2 for regular operations.

Ninilchik voters to decide on levying tax to support pool, rec services

Jacob Dye — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 05:30:00 +0000

A “yes” vote would support establishment of the Ninilchik Recreational Service Area with an emphasis on funding the pool at Ninilchik School.

Seward Silver Salmon Derby opens for 70th year on Saturday

Jacob Dye — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 05:30:00 +0000

There will also be 10 tagged fish with their own prizes, mystery weight prizes, and a guessing game for non-fishers.

Sockeye fishing ‘exceptional’ on the Kenai

Jacob Dye — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 05:30:00 +0000

Northern Kenai fishing report

Volunteers revitalize Kenai scout park

Jacob Dye — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 05:30:00 +0000

Kenai’s Erik Hansen Scout Park overlooks the mouth of the Kenai River in Old Town.