The Eastern Kenai Peninsula in the Chugach National Forest is best known for its spectacular recreational opportunities. Its forested lands, mountains, and rivers are just minutes south of Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska. The peninsula is a haven for visitors and residents alike. A hiker’s paradise, it boasts hundreds of miles of maintained trails. For the fisher­man, numerous opportunities exist to reel in “the big one.” So head south to experience one of the forest’s most acces­sible treasures.