Kenai Peninsula Borough
Kenai Peninsula Borough, Administrative region in Alaska, United States
Description
The Kenai Peninsula stretches roughly 150 miles southwest from the Chugach Mountains, bordered by Cook Inlet and Prince William Sound. Numerous lakes and rivers flow through the landscape, creating a water-rich environment throughout the region.
History
The discovery of the Kenai oil field in 1961 transformed the region fundamentally and made it a center for petroleum and natural gas production. This development surpassed other mineral resources in Alaska in economic importance.
Culture
The region took its name from the Kenaitze, an Athabascan people who called the peninsula Yaghanen, meaning 'the good land' in their language.
Practical
Two main highways connect the peninsula to Anchorage, making road travel convenient for visitors and residents. Airports in Kenai and Homer offer additional transportation options for those seeking faster routes.
Did you know?
The region contains the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, a protected area spanning over 800,000 hectares with diverse animal populations. This refuge serves as home to moose, black bears, fish, and other wildlife living under protection.
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Begich Towers
145.6 km
Kenai Fjords National Park
89.3 km
Mount Redoubt
82.4 km
Buckner Building
146.3 km
Augustine Volcano
169.1 km
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
133 km
Exit Glacier
89.9 km
Chugach State Park
145.7 km
Harding Icefield
82.8 km
Portage Glacier
139.8 km
Conoco-Phillips Building
115.3 km
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
131.9 km
Alaska Zoo
111.8 km
Flattop Mountain
114.1 km
Mount Spurr
112.3 km
Glenn Highway
134 km
Fourpeaked Mountain
226.8 km
Alaska SeaLife Center
105.9 km
Knik Arm Bridge
120.8 km
Anchorage Museum
115.8 km
Bartlett High School
122.6 km
Mount Iliamna
110.4 km
Salty Dawg Saloon
91.2 km
Alaska Native Heritage Center
123.2 km
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
42.3 km
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
115.7 km
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