Is the Kenai Peninsula a rain forest?

Is the Kenai Peninsula a rain forest?

The fringe of dense, dripping evergreen forest along the eastern side of the Kenai Peninsula is the northernmost reach of the largest temperate rainforest on Earth, a band of habitat that stretches from South-central Alaska to Northern California. And it does rain!

How big is the Chugach National Forest?

700,000 acres
Stretches across 700,000 acres, draining a watershed of 26,500 square miles, an area the size of West Virginia. The largest unit in the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network, and considered on of the most essential shorebird habitats in the world.

Who founded Chugach National Forest?

the Alutiiq
The area that is now Chugach was settled by the Alutiiq thousands of years ago. It was first visited by Europeans in the mid-1700s and soon settled by Russian fur traders, who trapped the native sea otters.

Where is the Chugach National Forest in Alaska?

Chugach National Forest extends a couple hundred miles across southern Alaska and includes many areas requiring boat or aircraft access. Most first-time visitors start in Anchorage and simply drive southeast down the Seward Highway.

What kind of animals are in the Chugach National Forest?

Marine life is abundant with humpback whales, sea lions and otters common in the waters surrounding Chugach shorelines as well as all five species of Pacific salmon (king salmon, red salmon, silver salmon, chum salmon and pink salmon). This self-drive tour takes you from Anchorage to Talkeetna, Denali, Fairbanks, Kennicott, Seward and Homer.

Which is the best hike in the Chugach Mountains?

Con­sid­ered to be one of the best hikes in all of the Chugach Moun­tains, Crow Pass fol­lows a por­tion of the orig­i­nal Idi­tar­od Trail, includ­ing its high­est point. End to end, it’s a 21 -mile trail, which most peo­ple do in 2 days, but just the first 4 miles will lead you past some breath­tak­ing scenery.

Where to go fishing in the Chugach Mountains?

Go Fishing: Fishing for salmon is epic in the Chugach, with the Russian River providing what may be the most popular and productive rod-and-reel bank fishery in the state. But many lakes are stocked, and other streams see action. The late-summer pink salmon run on Resurrection Creek inside Hope draws families with young anglers.