Alaska has some pretty fabulous places to get out and enjoy the water. With millions of lakes and thousands of miles of coastline, most Alaskans have a favorite type of boating activity to get out and experience some of the best Alaska has to offer. One Alaskan favorite has been to canoe Kenai Wildlife Refuge.

The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is 150 million acres of land and water.

kirsten A / TripAdvisor The Dena’ina people call the Kenai area “Yaghanen,” or “the good land.” This giant area is home to alpine tundra, lowland lakes, and even the majestic Kenai River.

With such a large area you can explore, it’s no surprise that some favorite routes have popped up.

management / TripAdvisor Two popular canoe routes through the refuge are the Swan Lake and Swanson Lake trails. They are located in the northern lowlands of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.

A great thing about these canoe trails is how they can be geared towards any skill level.

travelerchetd / TripAdvisor Go for as long or as short of a time as you like! In fact, companies like “Take Refuge” offer half and full day guided trips.

Because it’s a wildlife refuge, be prepared to see some pretty amazing animals.

management / TripAdvisor When you head out into the wilderness, it will be beautiful, unspoiled country. The refuge is also a great place to hunt or fish!

Take Refuge Alaska Canoe Trips also offers activities like stand up paddleboarding.

management / TripAdvisor They also offer some larger sized “family canoes” for larger groups. There are so many ways to experience the wildlife refuge!

Take Refuge is an experienced, fun company to go out exploring with.

travelerchetd / TripAdvisor Address: Bings Landing Road, Sterling, AK, 99672.

Have you been able to canoe Kenai Wildlife Refuge? What did you think? Let us know in the comments below!

kirsten A / TripAdvisor

The Dena’ina people call the Kenai area “Yaghanen,” or “the good land.” This giant area is home to alpine tundra, lowland lakes, and even the majestic Kenai River.

management / TripAdvisor

Two popular canoe routes through the refuge are the Swan Lake and Swanson Lake trails. They are located in the northern lowlands of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.

travelerchetd / TripAdvisor

Go for as long or as short of a time as you like! In fact, companies like “Take Refuge” offer half and full day guided trips.

When you head out into the wilderness, it will be beautiful, unspoiled country. The refuge is also a great place to hunt or fish!

They also offer some larger sized “family canoes” for larger groups. There are so many ways to experience the wildlife refuge!

Address: Bings Landing Road, Sterling, AK, 99672.

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