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Pillar Mountain

Located 2.5 miles from Kodiak City’s downtown, Pillar Mountain provides unique vistas of the harbor, the city, windmills atop the mountains, and slopes of wildflowers that are excellent photo opportunities. Pillar mountain can be accessed by foot or car and is one of the area’s most popular hikes and drives (as there’s a road to…

Kodiak History Museum

Website | 101 E Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 | (907) 486-5920 This museum is located in the oldest standing Alaskan building and is filled with artifacts, artwork, and photographs recording Kodiak’s history. It also offers exhibits from King Crabbing to the Alutiiq Natives and daily life in the 1980s up to this day. The…

Kodiak Maritime Museum

Website // 500 Alimaq Dr., Trident Way, Kodiak, AK 99615 // +1 907-486-0384 Maritime Museum is a museum without walls, and its organization has been working since 1996 to preserve and honor the signals’ rich maritime history. Their displays around Kodiak include 14 interpretative signs at St. Pail Harbor and three satellite exhibits. This museum displays…

Kodiak Rodeo and State Fair

Website  During the 1967-1968 winter, the Kodiak Jaycees began discussing ideas for a new club project. Two members proposed a Rodeo. Most members thought it was a great idea and a fine opportunity for the community youth. The first rodeo was held on the site of the old experimental dairy farm at Kalsin Bay. The…