Kayaks, Trails, and Bear Country | Exploring Cooper Landing, Alaska

Kayaks, Trails, and Bear Country | Exploring Cooper Landing, Alaska
Tucked between rugged mountains and braided by the turquoise Kenai River, Cooper Landing, Alaska feels like a secret you’re lucky to find. In this video, I explore some of its wildest and most wonderful corners—from glassy lakes to hidden trails and must-stop local gems.
🌿 Join me for:
A peaceful paddle across Lower Ohmer Lake
Hikes through the Skilak Wildlife Refuge
Stops at Cooper Landing Brewing Co., Grizzly Ridge, and Wildman’s
A look at why Tern Lake is the breathtaking gateway to this whole adventure
This summer, I’ve challenged myself to hike all 13 trails off the Skilak Lake Loop Road and kayak every lake along the way. Let’s see where the wilderness leads...
📍 Featured Locations:
Tern Lake
Cooper Landing Brewing Co.
Wildman’s General Store
Lower Ohmer Lake
Upper Kenai River Trail
Fuller Lakes Trail
Skilak Wildlife Refuge
🛶 Subscribe to follow my off-grid journey as I chase peace, adventure, and bear sightings across the Kenai Peninsula — one trail, one paddle, one breathtaking view at a time.




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