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Homer Alaska - Everything you need to know before you visit

Homer —At the “End of the Road” – The Adventure Begins!

South of Anchorage and accessed by 225 miles of scenic highway or daily flights, Homer is located on the shores of Kachemak Bay, surrounded by glaciers and mountains and a home base for great fishing, and kayaking, bear viewing, hiking, foodie and art vacations.

Homer has the unique attraction of the 2nd longest “Spit” in the world. The Homer Spit is a natural geologic phenomenon formed initially by terminal glacial moraine and juts 5 miles out into Kachemak Bay. It is a great jumping-off place for endless adventures in and across Kachemak Bay and is home to the Homer Port and Harbor where vessels of all shapes, sizes, and uses can be seen.

The “Time Bandit”, made famous on the TV show “The Deadliest Catch” calls the Homer harbour home and can be seen whenever it is in port. Wildlife cruises of Kachemak Bay and King salmon fishing are offered year-round.

Homer has bear viewing trips to Katmai National Park, home of the famous Brooks River Falls. This is where bears can be seen fishing for salmon all along the falls. It is also home to the annual Fat Bear Week Contest.

 Homer was named for Homer Pennock, a gold miner who established the first development on the Homer Spit in 1896. Today’s Homer Alaska is a thriving community of approximately 5,400 residents. Across the sparkling waters of Kachemak Bay, the rugged Kenai Mountains spread east, west, and south. Soaring snowcapped peaks overlook massive glaciers crawling toward the sea.

Along the coastline, the steep mountain valleys form narrow fjords. It is one of the few places in the world, if not the only one, where several glaciers and active volcanoes can be viewed at the same time. Homer is at the southwest tip of the Kenai Peninsula on Kachemak Bay. The town lies 225 paved highway miles from Anchorage and is easily accessible by highway, sea, or air. Homer is 76 miles south of the city of Kenai and 78 miles from Soldotna.

Camping in Homer Alaska

The best place to camp in Homer Alaska in on the Homer Spit. There are private and city owned campgrounds on the beaches of the Homer Spit. The city campgrounds are open from mid-Mat to September. The best private campground on the spit is Heritage RV Park.

Heritage Beachfront RV Park on the Homer Spit has 107 spacious, first-class camping sites. All sites include 50 amp, SAT TV, free Wi-fi, laundry & showers. There is an espresso bar and gift shop in the office.

Homer Alaska Fishing Charters

Homer is well known as a major Fishing Charter destination. There are many, many fishing charters in town that will take visitors fishing for halibut or salmon. Some of the biggest halibuts in the world are caught right here is Homer. that’s why they call it the halibut fishing capital!

Bob’s Trophy Charters

Bobs have been fishing for halibut in Homer since 1980 and have worked hard to become some of the best! Their captains and their crews are friendly and helpful. You’ll lookforward to a day on the waters catching your limit. Bob’s has charters for Halibut, salmon and many other species of fish including ling cod and rock fish. Whether you are an expert angler or a beginner, they will help you get the most from your fishing charter. Ask about their special overnight charters for an incredible fishing experince.

Homer Ocean Charters

This long­time char­ter com­pa­ny have highend boats, expe­ri­enced cap­tains, and excellent crews. They also have an inside line on find­ing the best spots for hal­ibut, rock fish and sil­ver salmon. Beyond fishing charters they also offer a vari­ety of oth­er ways to enjoy Kachemak Bay, from wildlife cruis­es, kayaking or hik­ing in Kachemak Bay State Park.

O’Fish’ial Charters of Alaska

Spe­cial­izing in salt­wa­ter hal­ibut and king salmon fish­ing expe­ri­ences. Come find the secret hotspots discovered from count­less hours with sea­soned Alaskan fish­er­men. O’Fish’ial Charters has a cus­tomer-ser­vice focus and pas­sion for shar­ing all the excite­ment and adven­ture Alas­ka fish­ing has to offer.

North Country Charters

North Country Charters operates a fleet of owner-operated boats that all provide you with an excellent fishing experience. They supply high quality fishing equipment and vessels are Coast Guard equipped for your safety. They accommodate from novice anglers to the experienced and individuals to large groups.

Destination Alaska Fish and Fly

If you don’t want to experience a 2 hour boat ride to the fishing ground, take a scenic 30-minute float­plane flight straight to the boat instead! Destination Alaska Fish and Fly offers this unique option for it’s guests. All trips are pri­vate to ensure the best pos­si­ble expe­ri­ence.

Homer Alaska FAQS

What is Homer Alaska Known For?

Homer Alaska is known as the Halibut Fishing Capital of Alaska. It is also known for having the 2nd longest Spit in the World. “The Spit” is a piece of land that sticks out into the water. The Homer Spit is 5 miles long.

How far is Homer from Anchorage?

Homer is 220 miles from Anchorage. The first 85 miles are on the Seward Highway. At mile 37, take the Tern Lake Junction onto the Sterling Highway. From The Tern Lake Junction is 135 miles to Homer.

Is there an airport in Homer?

Yes, the Homer Airport has one airline, Ravn Airlines, that operates and runs scheduled flights to Anchorage, Kenai, Valdez and other smaller towns in Alaska.

Homer Alaska Map

This Homer Alaska Map shows the downtown area of Homer but doesn’t include the Homer Spit, which is where many of the tourism businesses are located. Downtown Homer has restaurants, hotels, gift shops and the Alaska Islands & Oceans Visitor Center.

Map of Homer Alaska

Snapshot of Homer | City of Homer Alaska Official Website

HOMER— It’s a humble name for a little town that is anything but ordinary. Named for Homer Pennock, a con man who arrived in 1896 and lured others to the Homer area with promises of gold, the community of Homer evolved from a coal mining town to a center for fishing, farming, ranching, and homesteading and finally to the vibrant regional economic center we see today.

Located near the southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula, Homer is variously described as “where the land ends and the sea begins,” “the cosmic hamlet by the sea,” an arts community, and a fishing community. Common to almost any description is an acknowledgement that Homer is situated in one of the most beautiful places in the world, with spectacular views of Kachemak Bay, the Kenai Mountains, and several volcanic peaks across Cook Inlet including Mt. Augustine, Mt. Iliamna, and Mt. Redoubt.

Homer is also famous for the Homer Spit, a 4.5 mile natural spit of land extending into Kachemak Bay. Accommodating Homer’s port facilities and small boat harbor along with numerous shops, restaurants, the Nick Dudiak “Fishing Hole,” campgrounds, charter fishing and sight-seeing businesses, and other attractions, the Spit is a beehive of activity during the summer months. Commercial fishing remains a vital part of the local economy. Homer lands more halibut than any other port in the world, earning the title of “Halibut Capital of the World. ”

Homer’s economy is based on more than just fishing and tourism. Marine trades are an industry cluster. The Alaska Department of Labor has noted that entrepreneurship is a key element in Homer’s economic equation. Education and health services are vital to the economy and contribute to Homer’s quality of life. Homer has become popular as a retirement community and locale for summer homes. New residents who can live anywhere they want choose Homer partly because of the beauty; partly for the arts, culture, and recreation opportunities; and partly because people here are friendly and welcoming. Interested in starting a business in Homer? Check out https://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/economicdevelopment/doing-business-homer-frequently-asked-questions

Homer residents make the most of outdoor recreation opportunities including fishing, hiking, skiing, kayaking, snow-machining, birding, kite-surfing, and more.  In addition to these attractions, Homer is widely acknowledged to have the best arts scene and the best restaurants of any small town in Alaska. Many of these businesses are located on Pioneer Avenue or in “Old Town” as well as on the Spit. Two other major attractions are the Pratt Museum and the Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center. The Islands and Ocean Center serves as headquarters for the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge and the Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. The Homer Chamber of Commerce operates a visitor information center and is a quick source of information on local happenings, opportunities, and services. Homer has a plethora of non-profit organizations that enhance quality of life and provide wide-ranging volunteer opportunities.

Homer prides itself on being an ambitious, forward-thinking community that embraces responsible economic development. Major goals for the next decade include adding additional large vessel harbor space and a haul out repair facility to the Port and Harbor.

Homer also gained recognition for its emphasis on sustainability. It was the first community in Alaska to adopt a Climate Action Plan (2007) and the City of Homer has followed up with an employee sustainability guidebook and a program to improve energy efficiency and conservation in all City buildings and facilities.

We are happy you visited this website and hope you will peruse further. Other Homer organizations that may be of interest include:
Homer Chamber of Commerce
Homer News
Pratt Museum
Islands and Ocean Visitor Center
Kachemak Bay Campus of Kenai Peninsula College, University of Alaska
KBBI Public Radio
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
South Peninsula Hospital
The Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies

5 episodes of The Simpsons that will make you cry | Animation on 2x2

Stop "ha-ha": your life needs a little melancholy. Therefore, stock up on handkerchiefs and do not hold back your emotions: catch a selection collected through tears and with a lump in your throat. An incredible level of drama and a sad soundtrack included. It's time for amazing stories! The Simpsons and Delilah But in the episode "The Simpsons and Delilah" everything changes: thanks to the "Dimoxynil", the price of which is similar to a phone number, Homer's hair grows, and now he is the king of life. Burns gives a promotion, people listen to his opinion, and Marge loves like never before and forgives everything in general.

But one morning Homer wakes up and sees that the beautiful world has been destroyed: Bart has destroyed the supplies of the product, and the hair has gone into oblivion, and along with them - the respect of others, the dream job and the recognition of the boss. But the main thing is that Homer sincerely worries that now Marge will stop loving him - a hopeless, bald and ugly nuclear power plant worker.

In response, Marge sings the Joe Cocker song You are so beautiful (“You are so beautiful to me”). And it's 146% likely one of the most touching moments on The Simpsons.

4. Bart gets an F

Season 2 Episode 1

Yes, Bart gets a D in almost every episode. But what makes this episode so damn sad is that this time the guy was really trying not to get it. Bart here is a desperate boy who hopes for a miracle and does everything to achieve the goal of not failing the test and moving on to the next class.

Bart refuses to have fun in order to study, suffers, sitting at his textbooks and beating himself for not doing it before. Such an episode just had to end well and actually ended, but it still catches and makes me sad: because a sincerely worried Bart is a rarity.

If you didn't like this episode, check your school diary: maybe someone recently got an F.

3. Replacement for Lisa

Season 2, episode 19

A temporary teacher is sent to Lisa's school - a cheerful, well-read, intelligent and generally ideal Mr. Bergstorm. For Lisa, he becomes more than just a substitute teacher: in him she sees the ideal of a father. Mr. Bergstorm is able to understand her subtle spiritual organization and cheer her up (but in general, against the background of Homer, who has about nothing in common with his daughter, anyone looks like an ideal).

In general, for Lisa, Bergstorm is the one and only, for Bergstorm, Lisa is one of an infinite number of students. This is a drama that everyone has experienced without exception. In the end, Bergstorm leaves, leaving Lisa alone with a waterfall of tears, a broken heart and a note: "You are Lisa Simpson."

2. Maggie becomes third

Season 6, episode 13

One of the best flashback episodes. Homer's happy life collapses when a third child appears on the horizon. Simpson has to step over himself: he crawls to Burns on his knees and asks to take him to the station again - after he quit with his head held high. Burns agrees, but on the condition that Homer stays here for the rest of his life, and hangs a sign in front of his nose "Don't forget: you're here forever" (Don't forget: you're here forever) .

Everything ends in the best possible way for this post: Homer sticks pictures of the baby on a sign at work, turning "Don't forget: you're here forever" into "Do it for her" (Do it for her) . Plus, Homer and Maggie's first meeting is a worthy nominee for the Most Touching Mimimi in the History of History award.

An ordinary 2x2 employee only needs a frame with this sign to shed a tear.

1. Mother Simpson and Mona leave

Season 7, Episode 8 & Season 19, Episode 19

-less). Everything except the episodes with Homer's mom. Believe me, this is an absolutely heartbreaking story. Quite by accident, Homer discovers that his mother is alive and well, but her past is rather dark and she is wanted by the FBI.

A touching meeting between a son and his mother, a lot of Homer's mimics, a tragic parting that draws a couple of pools of tears, and the most beautiful soundtrack of the entire series. Mona goes into the sunset, and Homer silently looks at the starry sky. Fin, credits, bring handkerchiefs and hug your mom.

Cover: The Simpsons / Fox

Summer with Homer - Ad Marginem

Antiquity

The Iliad and the Odyssey in the reflections of a French travel writer

Sylvain Tesson, Tanya Borisova

450 ₽

On the shelf

Annotation

A book by the famous French travel writer Sylvain Tesson, based on transcripts of his radio program Summer with Homer. The author discusses the Iliad and the Odyssey in a fascinating way, offering to refresh the school curriculum and read the works of the ancient Greek thinker in a new way.

“Remember the time when we had to read these most boring epics. We were schoolchildren - Homer was in the program. We wanted to play outside. We were terribly bored and looked through the window at the sky, in which the divine chariot never once appeared. And what if now the time has come to feed on these golden verses, to enjoy these electrified lines, eternal, because unique, these noisy and furious songs, full of wisdom and such unbearable beauty that poets continue to mutter them through tears today?

Sylvain Tesson

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