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South CentralBy air, land or sea, South-central Alaska is easily accessible to all. More than half of Alaska’s residents live in this region of spectacular glaciers, fjords, roadside lakes, salmon streams and ocean beaches. The area encompasses farmlands, fishing communities, national parklands, ski resorts and a metropolitan city. Here visitors can venture into the heart of the wilderness by day and return to luxurious accommodations that night. Known as the ‘City of Lights’ in winter and the ‘City of Flowers’ in summer, Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage, comes with all the cultural amenities and activities one would expect from a metropolitan hub, except this one is surrounded by breathtaking wilderness. Journey south and discover the Kenai Peninsula, a scenic jewel and fishing paradise. Visit the quaint seaside communities of Seward or Homer and experience Kenai Fjords National Park. Wrangell-St.Elias National Park to the west contains nine of the 16 highest peaks in the U.S. The Matanuska-Susitna Valley consists of fertile farmland against the majestic backdrop of the Chugach Mountains – they really do grow giant vegetables. more... Also Read: Weather in South Central | Visa for South Central | Flights to South Central | Activities in South Central | Excursions in South Central | Shopping in South Central | Dining in South Central | Nightlife in South Central | South Central - FAQ | Wedding and Honeymoons in South Central Homer’s People have inhabited Kachemak Bay for thousands of years, drawn to its abundant, diverse land and marine animals and relatively mild climate. In the 1800s, homesteaders and coal miners made up the area’s population and Homer became a booming ‘company town until the demand for coal diminished in the early 1900s.
Some years later, [...]
Homer’s area encompasses 11 sq. miles of land and 16 sq. miles of water. Homer lies in the maritime climate zone. During the winter, temperatures range from 14 to 27; summer temperatures vary from 45 to 65. Average annual precipitation is 24 inches, including 55 inches of snow.
Homer’s climate is heavily influenced by its proximity [...]
Homer is the Southern most town on the Alaska highway system. It is also part of the Alaska Marine Highway (the Alaskan ferry system).
A regional airport lies near the coast as well, with two local airlines: Homer Air, and Smokey Bay Air flying scheduled routes, as well as Era Aviation and PenAir. Homer constructed [...]
As of 2004, there were 3,726 people, 1,523 households, and 955 families residing in town. The population density is 122.0/km² (372.9/mi²). There are 1,873 housing units at an average density of 68.4/km² (177.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 88% White, 2.33% Black or African American, 4.88% Native American, 2% Asian, 1.19% Pacific Islander, [...]
Archeological digs indicate that early Alutiq people probably camped in the Homer area although their villages were on the far side of Kachemak Bay. Coal was discovered in the area in the 1890s. The Cook Inlet Coal Fields Company built a town, dock, coal mine, and a railroad at Homer. Coal mining in the area [...]
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