view gallery S3.4 km | Homer, AK in American Guide Series Homer, a community of just 207 people (est.) when the book was published that was only accessible by boat, is now a community of about 5400 and is a connecting point for the Marine Highway, as well as a tourist destination point. posted by: NorStar location: Alaska date approved: 12/26/2010 last visited: 06/01/2013 |
view gallery S3.9 km | Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - Homer, AK in Wildlife Museums The Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center is a joint operation that has exhibits about the wildlife, especially birds, and the research going on to understand the changes in population, as well as boardwalks and viewing areas outside. posted by: NorStar location: Alaska date approved: 11/30/2010 last visited: 05/09/2012 |
view gallery S4 km | Beluga Slough Boardwalk - Homer, AK, USA in Coastal Boardwalks The Beluga Slough Boardwalk starts behind the Alaska Oceans and Islands Visitor Center and goes about an eighth mile through marshland to the beach with views of the Cook Inlet and the Kenai Mountains. posted by: NorStar location: Alaska date approved: 10/25/2010 last visited: 06/01/2013 |
view gallery SW4.5 km | Homer, Alaska, Halibut Fishing Capital of the World in Welcome Signs Homer, Alaska, claims to be the halibut fishing capital of the world on its welcome sign at a rest area along the Sterling Highway. posted by: NorStar location: Alaska date approved: 11/29/2010 last visited: 08/30/2024 |
view gallery SE4.7 km | The Lakeside Cabin - Homer, AK in Dog Friendly Hotels On a lake used as a seaplane airport is a cabin place, formerly the offices of once such airplane tour/taxi service, that states on their web site that pets are welcome to stay. posted by: NorStar location: Alaska date approved: 11/29/2010 last visited: never |
view gallery SE5 km | The "Original" Fresh Sourdough Express - Homer, AK in Permanent Car Displays The sign on this old truck states "This van baked its way up the Alaska Highway." posted by: NorStar location: Alaska date approved: 11/29/2010 last visited: never |
view gallery SE5 km | Open Wagon, Wagon Wheel Garden and Animal Supplies, Homer, AK in Old Agricultural Equipment This wagon is located above a shed at the Wagon Wheel Garden and Animal Supplies shop. posted by: NorStar location: Alaska date approved: 11/29/2010 last visited: never |
view gallery SE5.3 km | Homer Slough-Homer Spit - Homer, Alaska, USA in Birdwatching Locations The Homer Slough, which includes Mud Bay and Homer Spit, is a mud flat and sand bar region that has several locations where you can view all sorts of marine birds, including 'scads' of American Bald Eagles. posted by: NorStar location: Alaska date approved: 04/10/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery SE10 km | Homer Spit Fishing Hole in Fishing Holes This is a very popular man-made Salmon fishing hole on the Homer Spit, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska posted by: NevaP location: Alaska date approved: 08/16/2005 last visited: 08/11/2006 |
view gallery SE11.1 km | Distance Arrows on Homer Spit - Homer, AK in Direction and Distance Arrows The distance arrows located on Homer Spit by the Coal Pt Trading Company points to local places, places in Alaska, and all the way to Cape Horn near the other side of the world. posted by: NorStar location: Alaska date approved: 11/30/2010 last visited: 01/30/2023 |
view gallery SE11.1 km | Tsunami Warning Siren at the Marina on Homer Spit - Homer, AK, USA in Outdoor Warning Sirens .This warning siren stands at the marina at Homer Spit, by the Harbormaster Office. posted by: NorStar location: Alaska date approved: 10/20/2010 last visited: never |
view gallery SE11.1 km | Boardwalk Fish and Chips - Homer, AK in Fish and Chips Restaurants Boardwalk Fish and Chips restaurant is home to "Fish on a Stick" on Homer Spit. posted by: NorStar location: Alaska date approved: 10/25/2010 last visited: never |
view gallery SE11.1 km | 2 MPH - Homer Spit Marina - Homer, AK in Unusual Speed Limits At the marina on Homer Spit, among the many signs posted at the entrance, is a speed limit of 2 miles per hour - barely walking speed. posted by: NorStar location: Alaska date approved: 04/06/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery SE11.3 km | The Salty Dawg Saloon in Pubs and Inns Part landmark, part historical building, part lighthouse (ha!), always have to visit the Salty Dawg when visiting the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World. posted by: dogtulosba location: Alaska date approved: 10/08/2007 last visited: 10/03/2021 |
view gallery SE11.6 km | Homer Ferry Terminal - Homer, AK in Ferries and Ferry Landings This ferry terminal on Homer Spit is part of the Alaska Marine Highway that goes to such places as Kodiak Island and the Aleutian Islands. posted by: NorStar location: Alaska date approved: 11/30/2010 last visited: 05/09/2012 |
view gallery SE11.6 km | Sterling AK Scenic Byway and AK Marine Hwy at Homer Spit - Homer, AK in National Scenic Byways Homer Spit, a long land protrusion into beautiful Kachemak Bay, is where the Sterling Alaska Scenic Byway connects to the Alaska Marine Highway, Gulf Coast Route. posted by: NorStar location: Alaska date approved: 11/30/2010 last visited: 01/30/2023 |
view gallery SE11.7 km | Mermaid and Fishermen at Lands End - Homer, AK in Epic Beings and Creatures This whimsical work of a mermaid sitting and two fishermen looking on and trying to net her is on top of the Land's End Restaurant and Hotel. posted by: NorStar location: Alaska date approved: 11/30/2010 last visited: 05/09/2012 |
view gallery NW19 km | MOST WESTERLY Highway Point in North America - Anchor Point, AK, USA in Superlatives This sign along the Sterling Highway, Route 1, marks the most westerly point that a highway has been laid in North America. posted by: NorStar location: Alaska date approved: 10/18/2010 last visited: 11/12/2010 |
view gallery NW19 km | Sterling Highway at School Street - Anchor Point, AK in Blue Star Memorial Highway Markers This sign is next to another sign that proclaims that this is the most westerly highway point in North America. posted by: NorStar location: Alaska date approved: 10/18/2010 last visited: 08/30/2024 |
view gallery S23.2 km | DORIS NO.2 - National Ocean Survey - Jakolof Bay, Alaska in U.S. Benchmarks Located on island at the entrance to Jakolof Bay, Alaska. Embedded in rock. posted by: SpongeMama location: Alaska date approved: 07/25/2007 last visited: never |
view gallery SE23.5 km | China Poot Trail Register at Lagoon Beach, Kachemak Bay State Park - Kenai Borough, AK, USA in Trail Registers This trail register for the Coalition Trail within the Kachemak Bay State Park is at the head of Halibut Cove, which is surrounded by beautiful hills, and is an access to trails that takes you to other park locations, including the ranger station. posted by: NorStar location: Alaska date approved: 11/19/2010 last visited: never |
view gallery SE23.7 km | West Cabin, Kachemak Bay State Park - Halibut Cove, AK, USA in Drawing Waymarks The pencil sketch was done while I was 'forced' to slow down and relax at this cabin in a remote state park, and view the flora and fauna for three days. posted by: NorStar location: Alaska date approved: 10/25/2010 last visited: never |
view gallery SE23.7 km | Guest Book, West Cabin, Kachemak Bay State Park - Halibut Cove, AK in Guest Books This guest book is a log written by those who have stayed at this cabin in remote Kachemak Bay State Park. posted by: NorStar location: Alaska date approved: 12/03/2010 last visited: never |
view gallery SE24 km | Kachemak Bay State Park - near Homer, AK, USA in State/Provincial Parks Kachemak Bay State Park is the first state park for Alaska and the only wilderness park, and can be access only by boat and (sea) plane. posted by: NorStar location: Alaska date approved: 10/20/2010 last visited: never |
view gallery SE24.1 km | Kachemak Bay State Park Fairy Cabin Door - Halibut Cove, AK, USA in Wee Folk Fairy Doors This miniature cabin, with a door between the trees is next to the Ranger Station at Halibut Cove for Kachemak Bay State Park. posted by: NorStar location: Alaska date approved: 10/21/2010 last visited: never |
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