Continuing south past Anchorage, I spent some time on the beautiful Kenai Peninsula. The main attraction here is fishing. Halibut and salmon are the fish of choice. King salmon of 50 pounds are common, with the record being a whopping 97 pounds caught in the Kenai River. Halibut tip the scales at over 400 pounds.
People come from all over the world to try their luck.
Last stop on the peninsula is quirky Homer, the end of the road. This adventure ended in Valdez, which beautiful and controversial. A boat tour of Prince William Sound is a must. For a real treat, get out and do some sea kayaking for an up close and personal experience with the Sound's wildlife. The 800 mile Alaska Pipeline ends here, the oil is loaded onto ships and exported around the world.