The area surrounding Riverhaven is rich not only in wildlife but in the numerous ways to enjoy it. Check out some of these local interests and book an activity before your stay!
Local Interests
1. Scenic Float Trips in Cooper Landing
By Alaska Rivers Company-(907) 595-1226
Scenic Kenai river rafting and float trips
2. Glacier and wildlife viewing
Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise (out of Seward)-(877) 777-4051 (I’ve done this cruise many times myself and I’ve loved it every time. This trip is great in every month. I recommend the National Park Tour that departs at 11:30, cruises to Holgate Glacier and returns at 5:30. This will give you time to have breakfast and a
leisurely drive to Seward in the morning and there’s enough time when you get back to have a quiet dinner at Ray’s Waterfront Restaurant. I recommend reservations for Ray’s and do request a window table so you can see the sea lions or sea otters if they swim by.
3. Cooper Landing Fishing Guides
Longtime local guides who really know the river.
small, private, and personal.
-Cooper Landing Fish Camp -Tom Lessard
(907) 595-FISH
-Bruce Nelson Float & Fish- (907) 595-1313
-Nick’s Guide Service- (907) 262-3979
-Kenai Cache Outfitters- (907) 595-1401
Largest tackle and fly shop in the area
-Mystic Waters Flyfishing- (907) 227-0549
4. Hiking Lower Russian Falls Hike
This is a US forest service trail that is a nice, free hike to an overlook platform viewing the
Russian River Falls where salmon can be seen jumping the falls. The trail is about 2.5 miles long (one way) and is an easy walk. Go to the top of the driveway, turn right, go 4 miles and
turn left into the Russian River campground. Follow the back road to the trailhead which will be
on the left.
5. U.S.F.S Hiking trails-(907) 224-3374
There are many trails nearby. For info on Forest Service hiking trails in the area call the
Seward Ranger District at number above.
6. Alaska Horseman Trail Adventures (907) 595-1806 Alex Kime is the owner. Provides short and long distance trail rides right out of Cooper
Landing. Call for time and info.
7. Flightsee Glaciers or Bears
Call Cooper Landing chamber of Commerce for information on outfitters and references. This is one of the best ways to see Alaska.
