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Raspberry Island, Alaska offers a very different experience from the city of Kodiak. Part of the Kodiak Archipelago, this remote island is a landscape of spruce forest, mountains, protected waterways, and wildlife habitat where roads and conventional sightseeing give way to boats, floatplanes, kayaks, and wilderness lodges. For travelers looking beyond Kodiak’s road system, Raspberry…

Pillar Mountain in Kodiak, Alaska rises directly above the city, offering hikers and sightseers sweeping views of downtown Kodiak, the harbor, surrounding waterways, and the island’s green mountain landscape. Because visitors can experience the mountain on foot or follow the road toward the top, it is one of the more accessible ways to get an…

Double Shovel Cider Co. has become a fun spot to visit in Kodiak, Alaska. It first started in Anchorage as Alaska’s very first cider company, and now the Kodiak location brings the same lively spirit to the island. The taproom is a place where people come together to hang out, try new flavors, and enjoy…

Ocean Beauty Seafoods has been in operation for over 100 years and is now one of the largest seafood businesses in North America. But in Kodiak, it’s more than just a seafood company—it’s part of the local community. Ocean Beauty was founded in 1910 in Seattle. Over time, it grew and expanded, and today, its…