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and ocean habitats stewarded by the facility’s two
partner organizations—the Alaska Maritime National
Wildlife Refuge and the Kachemak Bay Research
Reserve. Stroll through the exhibit area and investigate
connections among animals, environments, and
people. Learn about local flora and fauna on guided
nature walks over easy trails through wetlands and
forest to beautiful Bishop’s Beach. Walks are free
and incorporate up-to-date science information from
Bob’s Trophy Charters
photo by: the Center’s active research teams. Gaze out on
Bob’s Trophy Charters beautiful Kachemak Bay through a two-story glass
wall overlooking Bishop’s Beach and Beluga Slough.
At the Islands and Ocean Center, you can also
surround yourself with visually stunning works of art
meant to inspire and teach about the natural treasures
of Alaska’s islands and ocean. Imagine you are on
a beach at low tide as you look at the lobby floor
embedded with 7,000 hand-crafted replicas of shells
and other sea-shore items, while ceramic inter-tidal
creatures on the walls of the lobby cling to the “tide-
line.” Enjoy magnificent pieces of marine themed
artwork inside and out, including life-size sculptures,
stained and etched glass, and murals. Find out about
local birding and wildlife viewing opportunities
from the wildlife people at Islands and Ocean. Open
7 days a week in the summer with free admission,
the Center is located at 95 Sterling Highway. Visit
www.islandsandocean.org or call (907) 235-6961 for
current programs, open hours and special events.
Seldovia
Location: Across the bay from Homer on the
eastern shore of Cook Inlet. Off the road system,
so access is by air, Alaska Marine Highway ferry
and boat; daily flights and ferries available from
Homer. Population: 266. Visitor Information:
www.seldovia.com.

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