Moose Pass Alaska

Moose Pass is small town (pop. 200 give or take) on the Kenai Peninsula about 100 miles south of Anchorage, Alaska. It offers fishing, hiking, flightseeing, berry picking, & cycling for starters. Wildlife are abundant and include bears, moose, eagles, wolves, coyotes, mink, lynx, weasels, swans, loons, mountain goats and snow shoe hares. Lots of wildflowers such as lupine and geraniums are available for photographing.

Area Lakes include Tern Lake, Vogt Lake, Carter Lake, Summit Lake, Jerome Lake and Kenai Lake. Tern Lake affords some spectacular shots for photographing. Many Alaskan artists have also added this lake to their painting and photography selections. There is a turnout off the Seward Highway above the lake for a great view and shot. Off the Sterling Highway, a turnout and the day use area offer different angles to photograph.

Accomodations include a hotel, cabins, B&B's, and guest houses. There is a restaurant and general store. Infrastructure includes a post office, pay phone, volunteer fire dept. and volunteer library.

Each a Summer Solstice celebration is hosted by the Moose Pass Sportsman Club. Live music, grilled food, games for kids, bake sale, craft booths and a live auction. Proceeds benefit community projects such as the Volunteer Fire Dept, Volunteer Library and programs for the local elementary school and tot group.