The 1964 Alaska Earthquake and Tsunami That Reshaped Kodiak Island
When guests stand on the dock in Larsen Bay and look out at the calm, nutrient-rich waters we fish every season, they are looking at a coastline that was violently rearranged in a matter of minutes. The Kodiak Island 1964 earthquake tsunami is one of the most...
The Different Types of Hikes You Can Take on Kodiak Island
Kodiak Island packs an enormous amount of hiking variety into a relatively small footprint. In a single week you could walk a windswept bluff above the Shelikof Strait, duck through a dripping spruce forest, and scramble along an alpine ridge with the whole bay spread...Kodiak Brown Bears: The World’s Largest Bear and Where to See Them
If you’ve ever wondered just how big a bear can get, the kodiak brown bear has the answer. These animals are the largest bear subspecies on the planet, and they live right here on Kodiak Island, within easy reach of our lodge in Larsen Bay. Seeing one in person,...
Garnets on Kodiak Island: Where They Are Found and What to Look For
Anglers who come to Kodiak Island for halibut and salmon often stumble onto a second kind of treasure hunt without even planning for it: garnets scattered along the shoreline and tucked into the hills above Larsen Bay. Kodiak Island garnets are common enough that...