• Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a wonderful destination for those who appreciate Alaska’s iconic wildlife. The center provides care for injured or orphaned animals and supports vital research and education efforts.
• Beluga Point - Beluga Point is a renowned wildlife viewing spot in Alaska, where the steep Chugach mountains meet the silty waters of Turnagain Arm. In midsummer, beluga whales may surface as they follow salmon runs through the strong tides, appearing as quick flashes of white or a misty blow.
• Bird Point - Bird Point offers expansive views of Turnagain Arm, framed by rugged mountains and glacial valleys. Sculptures, interpretive signs, and mounted viewing scopes help visitors learn about belugas, tides, and the region’s dramatic geology. The rocky shoreline reveals deep grooves carved by ancient glaciers, while trail access connects to the Bird to Gird Pathway. It’s a compact stop filled with scenery, education, and a true sense of Alaska’s coastal wilderness.
• Cooper Landing - Cooper Landing is located at the headwaters of the Kenai River and is renowned for salmon fishing, rafting, and its bright turquoise waters. Anglers from around the world visit for its sockeye, coho, and trout, while rafting trips navigate stunning canyons and fast-moving glacial currents.
• Girdwood - Girdwood is a lively mountain town surrounded by forested slopes, glacier-fed valleys, and Chugach peaks. It’s home to Alaska’s largest ski resort, Alyeska, and a hub for year-round adventure, from glacier treks and dogsledding to summer berry picking and waterfall hikes. The Alyeska Aerial Tram provides easy access to high alpine views, while trails like Crow Pass offer classic glacier scenery. Once a gold mining settlement, Girdwood now combines outdoor recreation with a vibrant local community.
• Homer Baycrest Overlook point - Baycrest Overlook is one of Homer’s signature viewpoints, perched high above town with an unobstructed panorama of the Homer Spit, Kachemak Bay, and the snow-streaked Kenai Mountains. From here, the boats in the harbor appear tiny against the broad sweep of water and sky, and shifting clouds and light constantly reshape the view. On clear days, whales or sea otters may be spotted in the bay, especially with binoculars.
• Homer Spit - Homer Spit is a narrow, 4.5-mile gravel bar extending into Kachemak Bay, shaped by glaciers, storms, and the dramatic 1964 earthquake. Today it’s a vibrant destination with cafes, art studios, beaches, charter boats, and a bustling harbor. Outfitters along the Spit offer bear viewing flights, fishing trips, sea kayaking, and water taxis to nearby coves and trails. Wildlife is abundant, from bald eagles on pilings to sea lions, otters, and jellyfish drifting in the clear bay water.
• Kenai River - The Kenai River is famous for its vivid turquoise color and world-class fishing, with nearly 40 fish species thriving in its glacial waters. Anglers come for everything from Dolly Varden and rainbow trout to four species of salmon, including the legendary king salmon. The river also offers thrilling whitewater rafting through narrow canyons and rolling Class III rapids. Its combination of beauty, recreation, and wildlife makes it one of Alaska’s premier waterways.
• Mount Iliamna Viewpoint - Mount Iliamna rises dramatically across Cook Inlet as part of Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. Its classic cone shape, ten major glaciers, and frequent steaming vents make it one of Alaska’s most striking volcanoes. Though it has not had a major eruption since 1867, it remains active, with occasional puffs of ash recorded over the years. The viewpoint showcases a mountain long recognized by Dena’ina communities and later named in Russian and Spanish explorations.
• Ninilchik - Ninilchik is a coastal village with sweeping views of Cook Inlet and a long tradition of salmon fishing. Small boat harbors buzz with activity during summer fishing seasons, and nearby recreation sites offer beaches, picnic areas, and wildlife viewing. Offshore, visitors often spot bald eagles, whales, and otters. The 1901 Holy Transfiguration Russian Orthodox Church, perched on a bluff with its distinctive golden domes, is one of the most photographed landmarks on the Kenai Peninsula.
• Potter Marsh Wildlife Viewing Boardwalk - Potter Marsh is a popular stop in the Alaska Coastal Wildlife Refuge, especially for birders. It’s home to a wide variety of wildlife, including bald eagles, northern harriers, and trumpeter swans. Moose, muskrats, and beavers also thrive in these wetlands. A half-mile, accessible wooden boardwalk winds out over the marsh, offering close-up views of the water, grasses, and surrounding mountains. Interestingly, the marsh is man-made: early 1900s railroad construction altered the creek’s flow, flooding the area and creating this unexpectedly rich habitat for birds and animals.
• Russian River Falls - Russian River Falls is one of the best places on the Kenai Peninsula to watch salmon leaping upstream. During peak runs in late June and late July, thousands of sockeye splash and surge up the tiered waterfall, easily viewed from two platforms overlooking the river. The mostly flat, two-mile trail is accessible, scenic, and enjoyable even outside peak season. Bears are frequently seen fishing here as well, adding excitement for wildlife enthusiasts.
• Soldotna - Soldotna is a bustling hub along the Kenai River, famous for its easy river access and strong salmon runs. Boardwalks at spots like Centennial Park and Soldotna Creek Park offer safe places to cast a line or watch anglers in action. The Visitor Center displays the record-breaking king salmon caught in 1985, while the Homestead Museum preserves historic cabins and pioneer life. In summer, outdoor concerts and weekend markets bring extra charm to this riverside town.
• Sterling - Sterling serves as the gateway to the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and is a favorite destination for anglers during the summer salmon season. The area is also famous for two wilderness canoe systems: the longer Swanson River Canoe Route, which connects dozens of lakes through quiet waterways, and the shorter Swan Lake Canoe Route, which winds through muskeg wetlands. These peat-rich landscapes support mosses, berries, and wildflowers, offering vibrant fall colors and a peaceful contrast to the busy highway.
• Tern Lake - Tern Lake is a scenic junction where mountains, wetlands, and reflective waters create an excellent spot for viewing wildlife. The shallow lake attracts trumpeter swans, Arctic terns, gulls, and other migratory birds throughout spring and summer. Moose, black bears, and mountain goats often appear on the surrounding slopes, while the accessible viewing platform offers clear views of spawning salmon.

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Download GuideAlong’s self-guided driving audio tour of Alaska’s Sterling Highway and journey alongside turquoise rivers and lakes across the Kenai Peninsula from Anchorage to Homer. Encounter wildlife at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, enjoy the scenic views of Cook Inlet at Beluga Point, venture to Homer Spit on Kachemak Bay, and consider a detour to Russian River Falls.

As you travel, listen to engaging stories about gold-rush towns, salmon migrations, and local culture, which play automatically as you drive in either direction.

Experience the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that captivate you and skipping those that don’t.

Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location
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Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed
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• How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
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• Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
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• Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
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• Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
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