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This state park comprises most of Shuyak Island’s 48,000 acres. The Shuyak Island State Park is part of the iconic Kodiak Archipelago coastal forest system, which has only one tree species: Sitka spruce. Besides being a virgin Sitka Spruce forest, the Shuayk Island State Park includes miles and miles of rugged coastline, protected waterways, and…

The Aurora Borealis splendid moving lights are collisions between the sun’s electrically charged particles that enter the world’s environment. The Aurora Borealis lights can be seen over the northern and southern globe halves. This beautiful phenomenon is known as “Aurora Borealis” in the north and “Aurora Australis” in the south. “Aurora Borealis” comes from Aurora,…

Originally known as the King Crab Festival, this festival began in 1958 to market a new industry: King Crab, which was not a famous or well-known food at the time. As the King Crab’s popularity declined, and other crabs were getting recognized in Kodiak, the “King” was dropped off the festival name and later became…

Located on the second largest island in the United States -Kodiak Island-and with its unique landscape and outdoor opportunities make, it’s no doubt why the city of Kodiak is a popular choice for nature enthusiasts. Kodiak has many special activities and places worth exploring scattered throughout the city. But, besides its recreational areas, this city…