Afognak Island: Unspoiled Wilderness With A Temperate Climate
At Afognak Lodge, we offer a beautiful view, classy accommodations and plenty of wilderness adventures. From our fresh and saltwater fishing trips to unforgettable nature tours, our first class Alaska lodge offers one of the most unique experiences in the country. Our wilderness retreat lodge offers an incredible experience in a totally remote location that […]
Everything You Need To Know About The Snowshoe Hare
At Afognak Wilderness Lodge, we provide comfortable lodging to visitors on Afognak Island to fish, explore nature and take photographs of the amazing scenery and wildlife. Our lodge offers more than just your typical vacation, and it the experience you’ll have here will change your life forever. If you love nature, and seeing incredible animals […]
All About River/Land Otter
If you’re planning a vacation in Kodiak, Alaska, you’re in for a wonderful time as this part of the state offers a diverse range of wildlife and grand adventures in a natural setting that is a sight to behold! At Afognak Wilderness Lodge, we offer visitors to Afognak Island a one-of-a-kind experience. When you stay […]
Kodiak Red Fox
Native to Kodiak Island, the Kodiak red fox is large in size, with a big tail and coarse, thick fur. The fur around the shoulders and neck is thicker and denser than the fur on the rest of the body and more so during the winter season. The Kodiak red fox is largest member of […]
All About LingCod
If you’re planning a trip to our Kodiak Alaska resort and you enjoy spending time with your line in the water, you should know about the LingCod. This is a highly sought after fish by recreational fishermen that puts up an excellent fight and which provides a very tasty meal. The beautiful, flaky white flesh […]
All About Puffins
At Afognak Wilderness Lodge, we aim to provide comfortable lodging for those vacationing in Kodiak, Alaska. Our wilderness vacation retreat offers a unique experience, that will give you memories that will last a lifetime. We attribute much of this to the breathtaking scenery and wildlife that’s perfect for both photographers and those who just want […]
All About Sea Lions
Visiting Afognak Island during August and September is not only great for freshwater fishing (with our coho “silver” salmon) and wildlife viewing, but it’s also a great time to see some of our most entertaining mammals, the sea lion. Sea lions can be seen after a short half hour boat trip from the lodge, both […]
Offshore Birds of the Kodiak Islands
At Afognak Wilderness Lodge, we see a lot of wildlife – and the diverse birds of the Kodiak Islands are particularly remarkable. In our last blog, we highlighted a few of our favorite onshore birds – birds you may see when walking through the forests of the island. For this blog, we’ll talk about a […]
The Onshore Birds in Kodiak, Alaska
Not only do the Kodiak Islands boast countless sea and land mammals, but we also have a variety of onshore birds. Opportunities to see these magnificent creatures are plentiful, due to our island’s relatively mild climate and plentiful food supply. Even during the winter months, there’s a huge bird count, with up to 80 species […]
All About the Whales Around the Kodiak Islands
You can see a wide variety of sea mammals during your stay at Afognak Lodge, especially during the early May to early June season. Whether you’re interested in capturing breathtaking Kodiak Alaska photography on the sea, or want to explore on land, there’s no better time to book your lodging vacation. Some of the most […]
