Cheap Flights to Soldotna (SXQ)

Soldotna is a city in and the seat of Kenai Peninsula Borough in Alaska, US. This riverside city lies seven miles along the Kenai River, which was once rated by CNN Travel as one of the ‘World's 15 best rivers for travelers’ due to its ample fishing and hunting opportunities. Soldotna offers a number of tourist attractions like fishing, hunting, hiking, skiing, biking, camping, canoeing and rafting. Those looking for fishing, in particular, would have a gala time here while fishing King, Sockeye, Coho salmons and the much-prized Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden fish. The city is also a hotbed of wildlife and you would find moose, bears and caribou, besides several species of birds here. Once through with natural sightseeing and fishing in Soldotna, you should take time out for the National Wildlife Refuge. This protected park is spread across 2 acres and is home to bears, moose, caribou, sheep and several fish and bird species. Also of note is the Soldotna Visitor’s Center for its wildlife displays of bear, sheep, bison, wolverines, bald eagles, mountain goats, king crabs and various birds.

Visitors would also take a liking to attend some cultural festivals like the Kenai Peninsula Birding Festival (in May), the Kenai Peninsula Beer Festival (in August), Annual Frozen Riverfest (in February) and the Kenai River Festival (in June).