Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Kenai National Wildlife Refuge For the official source of information about Kenai NWR go to kenai.fws.gov/. For more info about the USFWS: www.fws.gov or www.fws.gov/home/socialmedia
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As of 10/2021, the Visitor Center is temporarily closed to the public, but you can reach staff with Refuge questions/trip planning at 907-260-2820 daily from 10am-4pm. Trails in the Visitor Center area are always open 24/7. Headquarters/Administrative Building is also closed but staff are available Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm and the main Refuge Office number is 907-262-7021.

The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) will open the Mystery Creek Access Road, and a portion of the Alaska Pipelin...
08/07/2026

The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) will open the Mystery Creek Access Road, and a portion of the Alaska Pipeline Company's (APC) right-of-way corridor by 11:59 p.m. on August 7, 2026.

The Refuge reminds users that the road and pipeline corridor may also be closed at any time to prevent surface damage should weather and road conditions dictate. Road and pipeline corridor conditions require use of four-wheel drive vehicles. Users may encounter muddy conditions and areas of deep standing water. Travel is at the users’ own risk. Users are also reminded to limit vehicle travel to the established road/right-of-way.

Use of all-terrain vehicles, utility task vehicles, side by sides, all purpose vehicles (as defined under Alaska Statute, 13 AAC 40.010), non-street legal motorcycles, and all other tracked or wheeled off-road vehicles is prohibited on the Mystery Creek Road/APC pipeline right-of-way and all areas of the Refuge. Motorized access is prohibited beyond the eastern bank of the East Fork of the Moose River.

For additional information, please contact the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge office during regular business hours at (907) 743-9145.

📷 M. Ostrowski/KNWR

Our youth interns Braydon and Adelynn from Kenaitze Indian Tribe bring you Words of the Week, a series of Dena'ina vocab...
08/03/2026

Our youth interns Braydon and Adelynn from Kenaitze Indian Tribe bring you Words of the Week, a series of Dena'ina vocabulary on changing themes. With salmon fishing on everyone's minds here in Alaska, enjoy these words for some of their favorite fish: telch'eli, łuq'a and ług'aka'a! These mean dolly varden, salmon and King Salmon, respectively. What is your favorite fish where you live?

Time for Words of the Week brought to you by Daggeyi interns Braydon and Adelynn!The forest brings to us medicinal plant...
07/27/2026

Time for Words of the Week brought to you by Daggeyi interns Braydon and Adelynn!

The forest brings to us medicinal plants with many uses: salves for aches, pain, and cuts, and teas for stomach and head aches or for colds and flus. The Dena’ina would use teas and salves all the time to feel well again!

Test your language skills and try saying: “Nkish (nih-kee-sh) Heshkeghka’a (hesh-kegh-kah ah) and Bask’ilt’uts’i (bau-sk ee-lt oot-see).

Teddy took a trip to Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge to learn about another refuge in Alaska! He attempted beading at th...
07/23/2026

Teddy took a trip to Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge to learn about another refuge in Alaska! He attempted beading at the Tetlin NWR visitor center but got a little hung up and decided wildlife viewing was a better option for him. If you're interested in learning about the traditional craft of beading, the Tetlin NWR visitor center staff is happy to help!

📷: E. Parker/KNWR

Hey everyone! Ready to hit the trails? Join park rangers tomorrow for a guided hike at the Vista Trail in the Kenai Nati...
07/22/2026

Hey everyone! Ready to hit the trails? Join park rangers tomorrow for a guided hike at the Vista Trail in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge!
When: Tomorrow at 10:00 AM
Where: Vista Trailhead (Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)
What to bring: Sturdy walking/hiking shoes, water, snacks/water, and weather-appropriate layers

⚠️ Important Note: Before attending, participants need to call (907) 912-0678 to review some quick safety information prior to the hike!

It's a fantastic chance to stretch your legs, take in some stunning views, and learn a thing or two about the local ecosystem from our rangers. Hope to see you there! 🏔️✨

📷 Kenai NWR

Teddy has been super busy since awakening from his long winter's nap! Between fencing projects, lamb surveys, and trail ...
07/22/2026

Teddy has been super busy since awakening from his long winter's nap! Between fencing projects, lamb surveys, and trail cam retrieval, Teddy has helped with many exciting projects around the refuge!
📷 Kenai NWR

After long months of waiting for the warming temperatures, sunny skies, and bright clouds, we watch the sky for summer w...
07/20/2026

After long months of waiting for the warming temperatures, sunny skies, and bright clouds, we watch the sky for summer weather. Practice some Dena'ina words with our Daggeyi Youth Interns Braydon and Adelynn as the wet weather continues.

REMINDER: Rain or shine from 9:30am-2:30pm on Friday, July 17 Education Rangers (Michelle, Riley, and Aniston) will be a...
07/16/2026

REMINDER: Rain or shine from 9:30am-2:30pm on Friday, July 17 Education Rangers (Michelle, Riley, and Aniston) will be at Kelly Lake Campground for Family Canoe Day. We will have canoes, paddles, lifejackets of all sizes (infant to Adult XL--but feel free to bring your own), & instruction. If you've wanted to try canoeing, come play with us. 🙂 📷KNWR

The Northern Geranium is a native Alaskan wildflower that can be seen on Skyline trail! This flower can be found in fore...
07/15/2026

The Northern Geranium is a native Alaskan wildflower that can be seen on Skyline trail! This flower can be found in forests, meadows, and tundra in Alaska.



📷: J.Helminiak/ KNWR

July means FISH here in southcentral Alaska and our refuge Fish Week is back with lots of ways to learn, explore, taste,...
07/13/2026

July means FISH here in southcentral Alaska and our refuge Fish Week is back with lots of ways to learn, explore, taste, create and celebrate salmon! Check out the variety of programs coming up and mark your calendars for some or all of the fun!

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PO Box 2139; 33398 Ski Hill Rd
Soldotna, AK
99669

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+19072602820

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