Homer Alaska
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
Gull Island hosts 15,000 seabirds representing eight species, including puffins, murres, and cormorants. Although the island is not part of the Alaska Maritime Refuge, it is one of the most accessible seabird colonies in Alaska -- only a few miles from the Homer boat harbor and visited by many tour boats and water-taxis. ... Near Homer ... [Read More]
NEA Regional Touring Program: Homer
Those who know the area have a better understanding of the community’s appreciation for the arts. John Villani, the author of The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America , has been aware of Homer’s attributes for some time. In fact, Homer has appeared in each of the three editions of his book. In an interview with Sarah Sanders of the Homer Tribune , Villani commented upon the quality of the youth art programs that occur in the town. ... Known for its breathtaking scenery and outdoor activities, Homer, Alaska is probably not the first town to come to the minds of Americans when one mentions art enthusiasts. According to the Alaska Community Database, 22.9% of the households do not have a telephone. Even the size of the town, 4,205 souls in the city proper, leads one to believe that Homer receives little exposure to the arts. However, these statistics belie the artistic appreciation of Homer’s inhabitants. ... [Read More]
Refuges Text Version
September - M/V Tiglax and field crews return to Homer after a summer's work. ... May - Refuge ship Tiglax and field crews leave Homer for a summer's work ... Check here for important events and natural occurrences on the refuge. Visit the refuge’s Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center website for a complete listing of center events in Homer. ... [Read More]
The State of Alaska
Anchorage | Bethel | Cordova | Craig | Delta Junction | Dillingham | Fairbanks | Fort Yukon | Galena | Glennallen | Haines | Homer | Juneau | Kenai | Ketchikan | Kodiak | Maniilaq Association* | Mat-Su | Municipality of Anchorage* | North Slope Borough* | Norton Sound* | Petersburg | Seward | Sitka | Tok | Wrangell | Valdez ... Homer, Alaska 99603 ... Homer Public Health Center South Central Region ... [Read More]
Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center
Homer, Alaska ... For example, each reserve participates in our System-wide Monitoring Program, which we call SWMP [swamp], where each reserve has a least four water quality monitoring stations measuring variables such as temperate, pH, dissolved oxygen and turbidly—every 30 minutes. The Kachemak Bay Research Reserve's monitoring stations are located in Homer and Seldovia. ... [Read More]
Alaska Marine Highway System Changes and Specials
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Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
Homer, www.homeralaska.org ... Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - Homer www.islandsandocean.org ... Pratt Museum - Homer www.prattmuseum.org ... [Read More]
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
The refuge is headquarterd in the Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center located in Homer, which is at the end of the Sterling Highway, approximately 225 miles south of Anchorage. Regularly scheduled flights are available from Anchorage. The Alaska State Ferry System also serves Homer. Since most of the refuge is very remote, access is difficult and expensive. Visitors should contact the refuge for specific information about particular sites. ... Homer, AK 99603 - 8021 ... [Read More]
Kachemak Bay Alaska, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Viewing Information: Good bird viewing opportunities occur in the winter, but wildlife is particularly abundant during the mild summer months. Moose and bear are most plentiful during the spring and fall months. Spring waterfowl migration begins in mid-March; shorebirds begin crowding the coastline in late April. On the first weekend in May, the town of Homer hosts a shorebird festival that features guided birding tours, lectures, art exhibits, and children's activities. Take the opportunity to view thousands of western sandpipers, surfbirds, and black turnstones. Visitors may want to stop by the newly constructed wildlife viewing platform across from the Homer Airport terminal. The many charter companies in Homer provide visitors with air, land, and water travel services. ... [Read More]
Alaska Scenic Byways, Sterling Highway - South Segment
Homer, 907-235-4288 ... Follow the Sterling Highway as it plays tag with the Kenai River, to the "End of the Road" in picturesque Homer. The Sterling affords drivers beautiful, natural scenery as well as unlimited recreational opportunities. ... Homer, 907-235-7721 ... [Read More]
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