Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center.

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Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters & Visitor Center


Opposite Kalifornsky Beach Rd near the Kenai River is the junction with Funny River Rd. Follow signs to Ski Hill Rd, following it for a mile to reach this excellent, kid-friendly information center that has an exhibit hall, bookstore and 2.2 miles of trails that wrap around the nearby lake.

There are displays on the life cycles of salmon, daily wildlife films and naturalist-led outdoor programs.


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