Images and text courtesy Homer Chamber of Commerce

Where the road ends in Homer, your adventure just begins! Homer has wildlife viewing and adventures for all ages and interests. Homer is a gateway to many National and State Parks including Katmai, Lake Clark, McNeil River and Kachemak Bay.

Few places match the diverse beauty of Homer, having so many ways to experience and view the variety of abundant wildlife. One day you can be kayaking on beautiful Kachemak Bay with its rising cliffs, calm coves, seals, sea otters and whales.

The next day you could be standing on the rugged coast of the Alaska Peninsula, or in Brooks Camp in Katmai National Park on your first bear viewing trip watching as these majestic monarchs’ feast on salmon.

While in Homer, you can enjoy the wildlife whether it’s hiking on a local trail, exploring a tide pool, horseback riding or flight seeing over the surrounding glaciers. Bald eagles, sandhill cranes, moose and shorebirds are just a few of the varieties of local watchable wildlife available to see. Extend your visit to experience where the road ends and your adventure begins!

Homer is truly an amazing place. Visitors who come expecting just world class fishing are immediately aware that Homer is famous for far more! Experience breathtaking views, abundant wildlife and many types of recreation in Homer.

Visit our lodging and tours & trips pages for more information on the various activities.