The area surrounding Riverhaven is rich not only in wildlife but in the numerous ways to enjoy it. Check out some of these local interests and book an activity before your stay!
Local Interests
1. Scenic Float Trips in Cooper Landing
By Alaska Rivers Company-(907) 595-1226
Owner Gary Galbraith & son, Leon. Scenic Kenai river float trips right here in Cooper Landing or fishing trips on the Kenai or in Resurrection Bay in Seward. Prices and times vary so call Gary for more info.
Alaska Wildland Adventures-(800) 478-4100
20+ years of floating the river. Larger business offering scenic float trips and guided fishing trips.
2. Glacier Viewing
Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise (out of Seward)-(800) 478-8068 (I’ve done this cruise three times myself and I’ve loved it all three times) This trip is great in every month. I recommend the National Park Tour that departs at 11:30, cruises to Holgate Glacier and returns at 5:30. This will give you time to have breakfast and a
leisurely drive to Seward in the morning and there’s enough time when you get back to have a quiet dinner at Ray’s Waterfront Restaurant. I recommend reservations for Ray’s and do request a window table so you can see the sea lions or sea otters if they swim by.
3. Cooper Landing Fishing Guides
longtime local guides who really know the river.
small, private, and personal.
1. Nick’s Guide Service- (907) 262-3979
2. Bruce Nelson Float & Fish- (907) 595-1313
Other Outfitters:
3. Kenai Tackle Shop- (907) 595-1401
Full service tackle shop. They hire 2 or 3 guides running drift fishing boats at a reasonable price. They also vacuum-pack, quick-freeze and ship fish.
4. Mystic Waters Flyfishing- www.mysticfishing.com A premier flyfishing guide service to help you catch that once in a lifetime fish.
4. Hiking Lower Russian Falls Hike
This is a US forest service trail that is a nice, free hike to an overlook platform viewing the
Russian River Falls where salmon can be seen jumping the falls. The trail is about 2.5 miles long (one way) and is an easy walk. Go to the top of the driveway, turn right, go 4 miles and
turn left into the Russian River campground. Follow the back road to the trailhead which will be
on the left.
U.S.F.S Hiking trails-(907) 224-3374
There are many trails nearby. For info on Forest Service hiking trails in the area call the
Seward Ranger District at number above.
5. Alaska Horseman Trail Adventures (907) 595-1806 Alex Kime is the owner. Provides short and long distance trail rides right out of Cooper
Landing. Call for time and info.
6. Flightsee Glaciers or Bears
Call Cooper Landing chamber of Commerce for information on outfitters and references. This is one of the best ways to see Alaska.
