Trip report Vancouver, Golden Princess northbound 6/30, Kenai Peninsula DIY

[tampagirl2]

Hoping you'll finish this - I've loved this review!

[kt6453]

Hoping you'll finish this - I've loved this review!

 

 

 

Thanks for the reminder- i forgot i wasn’t done!!

 

 

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[kt6453]

Day 4 on Kenai, last full day!! Fishing, moose sighting, hike, saw a BEAR!! And horseback riding!!

 

We started with half day fishing with Kenai fish n float. Cannot day enough good things about them, our time fishing flew by and all of us had a great time, even the boys. I don’t have the pics because i didn’t take my phone with me- too afraid of losing it. But absolutely recommend them, professional and fun and had absolutely everything we needed!!

 

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After fishing, really yummy lunch at Gwins lodge!

 

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After lunch we headed toRussian River Falls hike. On our way to the parking lot we saw a moose!!

 

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Hike was beautiful, it was raining but we didn’t care. About two miles in to the waterfall. When we got there we got to watch salmon jumping upstream. Absolutely amazing. No pics because salmon are harder to capture than whales!! Anyway, bald eagles circling overhead, salmon jumping up a waterfall... and a BEAR cane out of the woods, caught a salmon and headed back up into the forest. One of the most incredible things i have ever seen.

 

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My eldest son had asked if we could go horseback riding and we thought we would be too late but we called Alaska Horsemen and they were able to fit us in for a short ride. So much fun, amazing horses, perfect “gear” so we were warm and dry. Their saddles were so comfortable none of us were even sore after the 1.5 hr ride!!

 

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Time for some dinner and the end of one of the most incredible days we have ever experienced!!

 

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[kt6453]

Last day- packing up, Summit Lake canoe trip, Alaska Heritage Center and time to fly home!!

 

I know I’ve mentioned before but Summit Lake Lodge was amazing. Beautiful scenery, yummy food. Our last morning i packed while boys used canoes to explore Summit Lake. I also enjoyed tome in their coffee shop!!

 

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Drive up Turnagain Arm was enjoyable every time we did it. Arrived at Alaska Heritage Center with about 2 hours until it closed. That was enough time to see things but artisans were definitely packing up. It was a really neat place and we learned a ton!!

 

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Moose Tooth Pizza was fine. Root beer was excellent. We were tired and ready to head for airport and our midnight departure!!

 

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Rental car return was easy, actually found a number of great items shopping at Anchorage airport. Pleasantly surprised by their unique items in the stores. Finally, watched the sunset at 11:45 pm from the airplane. Both boys cried real tears leaving Alaska and i understood. We will be back!!

 

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I hope this review has helped someone. I had a hard time finding kid info in my research so hopefully this helps someone!! Happy to answer questions!!

 

 

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[tampagirl2]

Thanks so much for this review!! It was so helpful to me. We are booked for June 2019. I haven't booked flights yet, but it looks like most leave very late and have been wondering how that goes with kids. Looks like your guy fell asleep at dinner - ha!! I'll probably read your review again :)

[mapleleaves]

What a wonderful family adventure! Great memories!

Thx for taking the time to provide the details; this report will be a helpful resource for families planning land travel pre or post cruise.