Alaska's Marine Highway
Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, AK

Kodiak Refuge offers superb recreational opportunities, —an ideal destination for wildlife viewing, hunting, hiking, kayaking, fishing, camping, and other types of outdoor adventures. Getting to the refuge is not as simple as jumping into a car or strapping on a pair of hiking boots. The refuge covers 1.9 million acres on Kodiak, Uganik, Ban, and Afognak islands, areas only accessible by floatplane or boat.

A visitor center inside the headquarters office building is located half a mile north of the state airport on the Buskin River Road (five miles south of downtown Kodiak). This center offers displays, Kodiak videos, a small Alaska Natural History Association bookstore, and trip planning information. In addition, refuge staff offer interpretive programs for visitors and assistance to schools and other groups interested in outdoor classroom experiences.