Reviews

Beth Sevart

First trip to the Kenai area. Glad we stopped in to get some helpful information from the staff. Then we walked the Centennial Trail, easy (2.3 mile) trail (but bring bug spray).

Tom Wells

Visitor center trail are marked and either topped wirh gravel or wood shavings. Most of the hiking is easy with a few inclines. Not suitable for people with bad ankles or knees as a lot of the paths are not totally flat due to root systems.

SARTHAK S ROY PAUL

The staff at the visitor center were kind and welcoming. The gentleman at the desk explained salmon lifecycle in great detail and even showed us lots of pictures of him and his family along with fishes they have caught in the past. Greatly appreciate all his feedback.

Crystal Willis

Loved walking the trails very quiet and relaxing. My experience was very great, I would definitely recommend if your in soldotna and are looking to go for a nice nature hike to go there.

Catharine Watson

We spent about 45 minutes at the center and could have spent at least another hour to fully enjoy the educational center and trails. We learned about the Kenai area, used the virtual goggles, and walked one small trail.

Merrill Hanson

A nice place to learn about the wildlife of the Kenai Peninsula. Did you know there were no laws concerning harvesting animals until about 1902? Before that anyone could shoot, buy, or sell just about any animal they could get. Hands on exhibits let you get in touch with the surrounding nature, like the feel of real bears fur. Facilities have restrooms and water.

David H

Fun education center. Great trails to a pothole lake. Take bug spray. Cute gift shop. Elsewhere in the refuge are trails to hike. This one pictured was 4 miles round trip to a skilak lake overlook. Was moderate difficulty. Beautiful vista.

M Ladetto

Made me 2021. Lots of great hiking. A significant portion of the area we have been through though was devastated by the 2019 wildfires.