Sparsely populated, the Kenai Peninsula is 25,600 square miles ... The southern part of the Kenai closest to the Gulf of Alaska enjoys the moderating affect of the relatively warm Pacific Ocean ...

This roughly 300-mile drive from Anchorage to Homer through Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, you’ll visit the wildlife-rich waters of Prince William Sound, Kenai Fjords National Park, and Kachemak Bay.

It’s easy to see why the Kenai Peninsula is sometimes referred to as “Alaska’s playground.” While there are oodles of worthwhile spots to visit, here are just a few to get you started.