Whale watching in alaska is fun, accessible andexciting. Ever since eva saulitis began her whale research in alaska in the 1980s, she has been. According to the 2010 census, the population is 5,003, up from 3,946 in 2000. Whale watching tour 100% guarantee sighting seward alaska. The 15 best things to do in homer updated 2020 must see. A wide variety of seabirds, waterfowl, shorebirds, shorebirds, and other coastal birds will be seen. Travel alaska homer traveler and vacation information. We are staying 2 nights in homer and then 1 night in steward. Visitors will likely see marine mammals sightings that include 100s of sea otters, harbor seals, and an occassional sea lion, orca or humpback whale. Each of the two bedrooms has a queen bed and twin murphy bed. Homer, ak nonprofits and charities donate, volunteer. This homer webcam shows views overlooking the world famous homer spit, located at the end of the road with beautiful kachemak bay and the kenai mountain glacier fields. I have heard that whales can be seen off the coast in homer, but i dont know of any company that offers such tours. Homer is also nicknamed the end of the road, and more recently, the cosmic hamlet by the sea.
The bay and adjacent lands are also very rich in bird life. The last frontier kilcher family, and home port to the fv time bandit of deadliest catch fame, homer s museums, art galleries, fine dining and seaside accommodations, all help create alaskasized. The schools mascot is a mariner, usually represented by a wheel or sometimes an anchor. For a small group of students at kachemak bay campus of kenai peninsula college in homer, rebuilding skeletons is all in a days work. Homer high school is located in homer, alaska at 600 e fairview ave. This group has done well since leaving ab pod and has grown to 18 whales in 2010. By thekenai posted in attractions and activities, fishing, the kenai lifestyle, tobe categorized, travel tips and planning, wildlife tagged fishing alaska, fishing homer alaska, fishing seward alaska, orca whales alaska, orca whales kenai peninsula, the kenai alaskas playground, whale watching alaska, whale watching kenai peninsula. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in homer, alaska on tripadvisor. Humpback whale species profile, alaska department of fish and. Named after president warren harding, the ice field is one of the remaining four in the united states with over 30 glaciers covering over 300 sq. Bald eagle, haliaeetus leucocephalus, haliaeetus leucocephalus washingtoniensis location. Alaska whale watching tours whalewatching in alaska. Rorquals can be distinguished by having both a dorsal fin and ventral pleats running from the tip of the lower jaw back to the belly area. Alaska whales where to see whales in alaska for 2017.
Jul 29, 2014 fisherman john encounters young killer whales in kachemak bay off homer, alaska. Adult females average 49 ft 15m in length and weigh approximately 35 tons, with adult males being slightly smaller. The small town of homer, alaska, is the states most charming, with locally sourced restaurants and familyrun businesses populating the town. In the summer of 2015, abigail had dreamed of making a wishing whale for the homer spit, after watching whales around kachemak bay.
Homer office contacts, alaska department of fish and game. The whale watching tour guides know the whales so well that they claim to be on a first name basis with them. Pictures of the whalesong bed and breakfast in homer alaska. Photographing bald eagles in homer ak what worked and what didnt. Homer webcams webcams in homer, alaska, united states. Homer is a city in kenai peninsula borough in the u. Fisherman john encounters young killer whales in kachemak bay off homer, alaska. It has its own distinct personality and landscape different from seward. The humpback whale is a baleen whale, and one of the largest members of the rorqual family. Easy to recognize whales include ab39 and her calf ab55. Videos, photos, and hundreds of expert advice articles. You can enjoy marine wildlife with whale watching from seward in kenai fjords national park.
North gulf oceanic society whale research, conservation. After a whale watching cruise out of seward to aialik bay, do go to homer. It is a lovely little town with spectacular views of kachemak bay. The schools mascot is a mariner, usually represented by a. Located at the very end of the road on western shores alaska s kenai peninsula, homer is home to a large fleet of both commercial fishing and charter boats.
Long known as the halibut fishing capital of the world. Alaska whale watching glacier cruise departing from anchorage. Whether you want to go whale watching for orcas, humpbacks, grays or beluga whales, most alaska whale watching tours are just an easy day cruise away. Located at the very end of the road on western shores alaskas kenai peninsula, homer is home to a large fleet of both commercial fishing and charter boats.
Photographing bald eagles in homer, alaska natural history. Made famous as the end of the road in tom bodetts tales, homer is at the end of the sterling highway, 200 miles south of anchorage surrounded by wilderness and ocean. It hums with throngs of tourists, people camping on the beach, charter boats heading out to catch a recordbreaking halibut, beachcombers, and birders amazed at how many bald eagles they can spot. Orca swims again thanks to homer skeleton builders. Enjoy this fun homemade orca whale stuffed animal or decorative pillow made right here in homer, alaska. Photo gallery city of homer alaska official website. Its spout shoots up at least 30 feet when it surfaces for air. Homer alaska charter association, halibut and salmon fishing charters.
The best time for whale watching in alaska including juneau and seward plus alaska whale watching season and dates is covered in depth. It can take as little as 1 hour and 35 minutes to travel from fairbanks, ak faifairbanks intl. Whale watching in alaska humpback whales book whalewatching tour contact specials and packages whales,wildlife watching tours whalewatching and wildlife tours with wild alaska point adolphus in southeast alaska near the glacier bay national park and preserve, gustavus, alaska is one of the best spots in the world to enjoy viewing humpback. What we thought would be a nice, slow day out on the water, turned into a very good experience. A big blue whale can be 100 feet long and weigh up to 150 tons. A few months ago, abigail had dreamed of making a wishing whale for the homer spit, after watching whales around kachemak bay. This homer webcam shows views overlooking the world famous homer spit, located at the end of the road with beautiful kachemak bay and the kenai. Flights from fairbanks to homer frequently asked questions what is the shortest flight from fairbanks to homer. Homer is known as the eco and adventure tourism capital of alaska, as well as the city of peonies. Why homer, alaska is the states most charming town. There are a variety of alaska whales that can be seen on alaska whale tours. Discover the incredible art of felicity rae jones, a self taught homer, alaskan artist. Kachemak bay, homer, alaska, usa if you have seen much of this web site, you probably know that i gravitate toward subjects that have. Youll cruise the same waters as tlingit natives did centuries ago and sail through icefields from which norwegian immigrants gathered glacier ice to preserve.
Homer chamber of commerce welcome to homer alaska homer. Humpback whale species profile, alaska department of fish. Image interval is currently 5 minutes, the webcam is hosted by avo. Announcement homerwhales are unique softform toys individually hand made by abigail kokai in homer, alaska.
A familyrun operation since 2005, ashore offers a few basic tourswildlife and bird viewingbut also takes travelers to the camping sites, cabins and activities all around kachemak state park. Whalesong bed and breakfast, established in 1994, is situated in a forested area right in town and offers a sunroom, with a private entrance, that greets you with a warm golden glow. A home base for great fishing the halibut fishing capital of the world, kayaking, bear viewing, hiking, destination weddings. The 15 best things to do in homer updated 2020 must. Bald eagle in flight, banking over beach with kachemak bay in background.
Alaska whale tours provide you with the opportunity to see huge whales in their native habitat. You can get her designs on archival prints, vinyl stickers, and coloring books. She could take the rainbow wildlife cruiseit goes by bird rock and circles it as wellthe onboard naturalist is great with childrenthey would have a couple hours in seldovia to explore, maybe have lunch, check out the salmon under the bridgewe took that trip in late june a couple of years ago and saw whales and lots of sea ottersyou will probably find this trip will. Arrive in anchorage, alaskas largest city and the launching point for your kenai peninsula wildlife viewing. Set sail with a 40year alaska resident who is anxious to introduce whale song cruise guests to the spectacular sights of what many say is the most beautiful part of southeast alaska.
Photographing bald eagles in homer, alaska natural. Homerwhales are unique softform toys individually hand made by abigail kokai in homer, alaska. Knowing how to assemble a whale skeleton is a rare skill. Just within five minutes underway we were nicely surprised by the captain and her girls victoria, ginger and emma we forgot to ask about the spice girls connection.
Whale watching and wildlife tours with wild alaska point adolphus in southeast alaska near the glacier bay national park and preserve, gustavus, alaska is one of the best spots in the world to enjoy viewing humpback whales. Your cruise includes whale watching and wildlife viewing on our way to aialik bay to see a calving tidewater glacier. What do you think would be a better place to see whales in. Killer whales of southern alaska north gulf oceanic society. The webcam is located in homer, ak, approximately 120km 75mi northeast of augustine volcano. Of course we cant control nature, but we are so sure that we will see a whale on this whale watching tour that the boat captain is willing to say that if a whale is not sighted on this adventure your money will be refunded. Alaska best places for whale watch and plane tours. The endangered steller sea lions, sea otters, porpoises, eagles, seals, seabirds, mountain goats, killer whale, humpback whale, gray whale, fin whale, and the minke whale all call kenai fjords national park home. Whale alert is a free iphoneipad application for fishermen. It is part of the kenai peninsula borough school district. Born and raised in homer alaska, felicity is a traditional artist who works mostly in inks and watercolors. Homer tourism homer hotels homer bed and breakfast homer vacation rentals homer vacation packages flights to homer homer restaurants things to. Whale watch alaska 317 west 12th, st, juneau, alaska 99801 rated 4. No matter which part of alaska you visit, you are sure to find a unique whale watching tour.
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