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Kayaking in Alaska
Skimming over the waves makes it easy to see islands and wildlife
Alaska.com
Paddling a kayak puts an adventurer in touch with Alaska's big saltwater domain.
It's the perfect way to explore the coves and islands in the state with the country's longest coastline. Popular destinations include Southcentral Alaska's Prince William Sound, Kachemak Bay and Resurrection Bay; the Inside Passage; and Kenai Fjords National Park and Glacier Bay National Park.
Sea otters, bears, orcas and humpback whales and water birds such as puffins, kittiwakes and murres often are seen up close by people using these nonintrusive craft.
Kayaking is easy
With a little practice and help from an established kayak guide service, running a kayak over the waves can be safe and enjoyable.
The low design cuts wind resistance, and the long, narrow boats are designed for slicing through waves.
Kayakers use a double-bladed paddle, and sea kayaks have a wire-and-pulley pedal system to turn the rudder.
Most kayaks seat one or two people.
Fishing poles can be carried on the craft. Anglers catch salmon and rockfish from kayaks -- and occasionally they hook Alaska's favorite flatfish, the halibut.
Tours
Kayak tours can be arranged in coastal towns such as Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Cordova, Seward, Homer, Whittier and Kodiak.
The tour may start either with a push off from the town beach or with a dropoff (and later, a pickup) by a water taxi on some distant shore.
Tours may be for an hour or two -- or for several days. To help you plan your trip, some companies offer online kayaking brochures.
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