In addition, migratory birds and other waterfowl make the river and its surrounding wetlands their home. Soldotna is home to many other types of wildlife, including moose, bears, caribou, and birds. You can find yourself warm one minute and in need of a sweater the next. For summer be sure to pack a sweater and a coat. A water resistant coat is good if you plan to camp or fish.
Clothing tends to be more on the casual side.
If you are visiting in the fall or winter, bring a warm coat, hat, gloves, and boots. A library, visitor center, sports center, police department, schools, fire protection, senior center and hospital. The community has two swimming pools located at the two respective high schools. Soldotna is home to several radio stations. Located on the Kenai River they are prime spots to get in a little fishing.