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Rainbow Lake

Another new adventure for me is Rainbow Lake, which is easily reachable by a trail off of Snug Harbor Road. What is so amazing about Cooper Landing is that snow-topped mountains always frame any vista no matter where you look.


The trail is a well-maintained gravel path and relatively flat except for the beginning of the trail descending from Snug Harbor Road. The trail is nicely adorned with various vegetation, which I am guessing to be spruce, of various dimensions. Some are gnarled and others stood straight up.


After a short walk, we arrived. Rainbow Lake is not a big lake, but the views are breathtaking! This will be one that we will definitely repeat over and over.





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Gwin's Lodge

P.O. BOX 769

14865 STERLING HWY.

MILEPOST 52

COOPER LANDING, 

ALASKA  99572-0769

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Established by pioneers Pat and Helen Gwin, Gwin's Lodge first opened in January 1952, before Alaska was even a state.

 

They began harvesting logs from the surrounding Chugach National Forest in 1946. Gwin's Lodge is the oldest surviving roadside lodge on the Kenai Peninsula. 

 

Gwin's Lodge has been an iconic and historic landmark, well-known for delicious home cooking and comfortable lodging. 

 

Gwin's Lodge is under new ownership and management. The entire property has been renovated and remodeled.

 

Whether it's fishing, wildlife viewing, sightseeing, scenic or whitewater rafting, kayaking, horseback riding, or hiking...  make Gwin's Lodge your Kenai Peninsula recreation headquarters! 

 

The amazing turquoise blue waters of the Kenai River and the crystal clear waters of the Russian River are home to Sockeye Salmon, Silver Salmon, King Salmon, Dolly Varden, and Rainbow Trout.

 

This combined with the breathtaking forest, rivers, lakes, mountains, beaches, and abundant wildlife make the Kenai Peninsula a sportsman's paradise and perfect vacation getaway.