alaska is always cold

False!Temperatures

can range from 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer.

Most people think…

That Alaska is not home to many animals. However, in Kodiak, Alaska there are…

Many Animals

Brown BearThere are 3,500 bears

on Kodiak Island.Bear viewing is a popular

attraction.Even I have gone on a

bear expedition!

WhaleKodiak is home to five different types of whales.

PuffinThe puffin is only

one of 240 different species found on the island.

Sitka Black-Tailed DeerThis deer did not

originate from Kodiak but was brought over and introduced in 1924.

Stellar Sea LionThis marine mammal

can be seen in boat harbors.

They may live between 20-30 years.

But what about the people?

Kodiak is home to 6,334 people.

The heritage known to most residents is Alutiiq.

ThenNow

This culture lived in sod houses and hunted sea mammals with harpoons.

Whalebones were used in the doorway.

But, what can I do there?

Wildlife ViewingBear ViewingWhale WatchingBird Watching

Fishing!!!SalmonDolly VardonHalibutRockfishTrout

RecreationCampingHikingBikingKayaking

Parks and MuseumsAlutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository Baranov MuseumKodiak Military History Museum Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park

A Special Thanks:To Kodiak, Alaska’s Emerald Island for their

information found at http://www.kodiak.org/.