scott, Author at Trail Lake Lodge

22 07, 2020

10 Reasons to Stay with Trail Lake on Your Alaskan Vacation

scott2020-07-22T14:03:40-08:00July 22nd, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Alaskan Summer, Alaskan Vacation, Fishing in Alaska, Kayaking in Alaska, Kenai Fjords National Park, Kenai Lodge, Kenai Peninsula, Kenai River|

The Alaskan summer presents a unique opportunity for those looking to tap into their wild side. With long days and cool nights, the Kenai Peninsula is an outdoor enthusiast's dream world. Ideally located between Cooper Landing and Seward, Trail Lake Lodge is the ultimate outpost for an Alaskan vacation. With breathtaking views and adventures aplenty, there's no better place to unleash your carnal instincts to explore. Because there are so many amazing, life-changing activities to experience, we put together a list of ten reasons to stay at our Kenai lodge in the summer.

29 02, 2020

The Ultimate Fly Fishing Gift: A Trip to Moose Pass, Alaska

scott2020-04-30T08:11:02-08:00February 29th, 2020|Categories: Alaska Fishing Adventures, Alaska Fishing Charters, Chugach National Forest, Kenai Fjords Kayaking, Moose Pass Alaska Lodging|Tags: Alaska Gifts, Alaska lodge, Best Fly Fishing Gifts, Father’s Day Fishing Gifts, Kenai Lodge, Personalized Fishing Gifts|

Father’s Day is just around the corner, despite the fact that snow blankets the rivers, roads, and mountains near picturesque Moose Pass, Alaska. This annual holiday acts as the perfect excuse for an extravagant gift for Dad or Grandpa. And Father’s Day fishing gifts are common purchases for generational families of anglers, especially for those with a penchant for Alaska’s great outdoors. There’s no greater feeling on earth than gifting a well-deserved, long-overdue salmon fishing trip to a loved one. Unlike your run-of-the-mill fly fishing gifts, such as rods, flies, and jigs, a full-length vacation package is bound to bring Dad to tears this June.

3 02, 2020

Kenai Fjords Kayaking: A Genuinely Life-Changing Experience

scott2020-02-03T05:35:27-09:00February 3rd, 2020|Categories: Alaska Bucket List, Chugach National Forest, Kenai Fjords Kayaking, Moose Pass Alaska Lodging, Seward Hotels|Tags: Alaska lodge, Glacier Kayaking in Alaska, Kayak Adventure, Kenai Fjords Kayaking, Kenai Fjords Kayaking Tours, Sea Kayaking in Alaska|

Once winter subtly turns into spring, hundreds of thousands of nature enthusiasts jet to the Kenai Peninsula to explore 25,000 square miles of jaw-dropping beauty. Whether you aim to try salmon fishing, horseback riding, or hiking/backpacking this summer, you’ll leave Trail Lake Lodge with a deeper understanding of nature itself. And one of the world’s great wonders is just a short drive from Moose Pass, Alaska: Kenai Fjords National Park. Kenai Fjords is known for its massive glaciers, picturesque sea stacks, curious wildlife, and life-changing sea kayak tours. In fact, Kenai Fjords kayaking typically lands near the top of everyone’s Alaskan bucket list.

3 01, 2020

Horseback Riding in Alaska, an Awe-Inspiring Experience

scott2020-01-03T08:27:31-09:00January 3rd, 2020|Categories: Alaska Bucket List, Chugach National Forest, Horseback Riding in Alaska, Moose Pass Alaska Lodging, Seward Hotels|Tags: Alaska Horse Adventures, Alaska Horseback Riding Adventure, Alaska lodge, Horseback Riding in Alaska, Horseback Tours, Trail Horse Adventures|

A true Alaska horseback riding adventure awaits in the sprawling, mountainous forestry near the charming community of Cooper Landing. Nothing compares to the bond between human and beast, especially a majestic, well-trained stallion. There are many ways to explore the Chugach National Forest; must travelers lace up their hiking boots, board a helicopter, and even hook themselves to a zipline. But horseback riding in Alaska remains an awe-inspiring, old-world experience that should be included in every Trail Lake Lodge adventure-based package.

4 12, 2019

Lean, Tender, and Delectable: Top 25 Alaskan Halibut Recipes

scott2019-12-04T16:08:33-09:00December 4th, 2019|Categories: Alaska Bucket List, Alaska Fishing Charters, Alaskan Halibut Recipes, Moose Pass Alaska Lodging, Seward Hotels|Tags: Alaskan Halibut Recipes, Blackened Halibut Recipes, Halibut Cheeks Recipes, Halibut Steak Recipes, Pan-Seared Halibut Recipes, romantic getaways in Alaska|

Most visitors here at Trail Lake Lodge choose this undeniably breathtaking region for its Kenai River salmon runs, Chugach National Forest hiking trails, and Kenai Fjords marine cruises. But don’t overlook the world-class Pacific halibut fishing in both Cook Inlet and the Gulf of Alaska. Very few thrills on earth rival the feeling one obtains during a battle with a monstrous flat fish deep at sea. You’ll likely return home with so much processed halibut inside insulated, airline-certified boxes that it will make your head spin. But, luckily for you, we’ve compiled 25 of our favorite Alaskan halibut recipes ranging from classic, pan-seared delights to delicious, blackened fillets.

24 10, 2019

5 Unique Things to Do in Moose Pass, Alaska

scott2019-10-24T13:33:42-08:00October 24th, 2019|Categories: Alaska Bucket List, Hiking in Alaska, Moose Pass Alaska, Moose Pass Alaska Lodging, Seward Hotels|Tags: Alaska Fishing Trips, Chugach National Forest, Moose Pass Alaska, romantic getaways in Alaska, Things to Do in Moose Pass Alaska, Where is Moose Pass Alaska|

Before their arrival, a lot of guests ask us, “so, where is Moose Pass, Alaska?” Well, we’re 28.3 miles straight north of Seward, Alaska, in the heart of the jaw-dropping Chugach National Forest, to be exact. Moose Pass, Alaska, is a quiet, idyllic small town that’s fully encircled by dreamlike bodies of water, such as Kenai Lake, Trail Lakes, and Crescent Lake, three of the most beautiful destinations in the world. And, of course, Trail Lake Lodge is conveniently located near all of the deep wilderness excitement, including world-class salmon fishing, breathtaking hiking trails, and exhilarating ATV adventures.

11 09, 2019

The Best Black Friday Fly Fishing Deals

scott2019-10-11T13:38:48-08:00September 11th, 2019|Categories: Alaska Bucket List, Alaska Fishing Adventures, Alaska Fishing Charters, Alaska Fishing Jobs, Black Friday Fly Fishing Deals|Tags: Alaska Fishing Trips, Black Friday Fishing Deals, Black Friday Fishing Gear, Black Friday Fishing Sale, Black Friday Fishing Tackle Deals, Black Friday Fly Fishing Deals|

We’re fast approaching the wildest, most-anticipated shopping day of the year: Black Friday. Every November, millions of Americans flock to expansive shopping centers, retail giants (such as Walmart), and various online megastores to save bundles on a wide variety of prized goods. Here at Trail Lake Lodge, we’re always looking for ways to save a few hundred bucks for our valued customers, which is why we’ve pieced together some of our favorite places to find those out-of-this-world Black Friday fly fishing deals.

20 08, 2019

Top 10 Alaska Bucket List Activities

scott2019-08-20T00:18:48-08:00August 20th, 2019|Categories: Alaska Bucket List, Alaska Fishing Adventures, Chugach National Forest, Hiking in Alaska, Moose Pass Alaska Lodging|Tags: Alaska attractions, Alaska bucket list, Alaska road trip, Alaska vacation spots, best of Alaska, best places to visit in Alaska|

As we rapidly approach yet another decade, thousands of families and couples meticulously piece together bucket lists. A bucket list is no longer a late-in-life activity—it’s also a fun and easy way to plan a dream vacation to a faraway location. The Last Frontier remains one of the most desirable locales in North America, especially for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy fishing, hiking, kayaking, and horseback riding. Creating an Alaska bucket list is mildly challenging because there are so many unforgettable experiences worth exploring. But it can also be a whole lot of fun selecting a wide range of exhilarating activities. Luckily for you and your family, Trail Lake Lodge, located in serene Moose Pass, is minutes away from ten of the most popular Alaska attractions.

2 07, 2019

Unforgettable Family Fishing Trips: 5 Reasons to Visit Trail Lake This Summer

scott2019-07-02T18:42:09-08:00July 2nd, 2019|Categories: Alaska Fishing Adventures, Alaska Fishing Charters, Hiking in Alaska, Moose Pass Alaska Lodging, Seward Hotels|Tags: Alaska fishing adventures, Alaska resorts, family fishing trips, Moose Pass Alaska, salmon fishing in Alaska, Seward hotels|

Summer is finally here to stay in beautiful Moose Pass, Alaska, as families, groups, and couples are eagerly arriving in herds to our secluded, lakeside community. Our peaceful neck of the woods is known for its world-class salmon runs, jaw-dropping glacier cruises, and rustic Alaska resorts. And Trail Lake Lodge has quickly evolved into one of the premier family fishing trips in The Last Frontier thanks to our all-inclusive adventure packages, awe-inspiring locale, and first-rate hospitality.

14 06, 2019

Summertime Alaska Fishing Adventures

scott2019-06-14T14:58:37-08:00June 14th, 2019|Categories: Alaska Fishing Adventures, Alaska Fishing Charters, Moose Pass Alaska, Moose Pass Alaska Lodging, Seward Hotels|Tags: Alaska fishing, Alaska fishing adventures, Alaska resorts, family fishing trips, Moose Pass Alaska, Seward hotels|

With Memorial Day weekend in the rearview mirror, the much-anticipated summertime fishing season is less than two weeks away here in Moose Pass, Alaska, also known as “The Land of the Midnight Sun.” With so much available daylight during the summer months, anglers from across the globe flock to the Kenai Peninsula for world-class Alaska fishing adventures in search of “barn-door” halibut, trophy rainbow trout, and unparalleled salmon runs. Trail Lake Lodge remains one of the only Southcentral Alaska resorts to offer guests four, five, and seven-day all-inclusive packages featuring everything from Kenai River salmon fishing to mountaintop dog sled tours.

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