Seward, saltwater salmon fishing and entrance to the Kenai Fjords National Park
Seward is a town on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, a land of natural diversity ranging from fjords and glaciers to forests and muskeg. Located in one of the most beautiful settings, Seward is known for its saltwater salmon fishing and also as the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park.
There are cheap flights from Spain to Anchorage, the most populated city in the state of Alaska, in the United States. Just 200Km. by road from the city is located SewardThe town was founded in 1763 and rebuilt after an earthquake destroyed much of the town in 1964. The history of the town from the arrival of the first Russian entrepreneurs to its reconstruction can be seen in the Historical Society Museum.
Once the history of the City of SewardThere are several must-see sights in Seward. One of these is undoubtedly the marina, located just a short distance from the small boat harbour and Seward town centre. The yachts, fishing boats and pleasure craft that are concentrated in the bay at the foot of the snow-capped peaks form a unique sight. Fishing trips and excursions to the Kenai Fjords depart from the marina in the summer.
Salmon fishing is one of the driving forces in Seward and many salmon anglers are attracted by the fishing trips and outings that are organised in the summer months. The silver salmon begin to appear in mid-July, with the Silver Salmon Derby in August. A little earlier, the Jackpot Halibut Tournament is held, in which halibut weighing more than 80 kg are caught.
On the shores of the bay there is also the Centre for Alaska Marine LifeThe museum houses spectacular glass tanks where you can see fish, seals, octopus, etc., as well as an aviary with birds from the islands of the Gulf of Alaska.
To continue to enjoy the peninsula's natural diversity, there is no better place to visit than the Kenai Fjords National Park, whose information centre is located at Seward. The park is home to some of the most beautiful and accessible coastal scenery in Alaska. Glacial landscapes and diverse wildlife will delight any nature lover.
The Hording Ice Park, a vast expanse of frozen water that feeds the glaciers flowing downhill, is the most spectacular place in the park. Down the mountain, the Exit Glacier is accessible by road. At 760 m. high and 5 km. long, it is the best place to walk, reaching the front of the glacier along a 6 km. hiking trail.
Anyone who enjoys outdoor activities and beautiful scenery will be delighted to find a place to stay in Seward.
