GETTING AROUND Homer has a couple of car rental businesses. Some provide free airport pickup and drop-off. Taxi companies offer 24-hour service, and their local drivers are a great source of information. For human-powered transportation, rent a bike to travel the paved bike paths or explore the beaches. Learn more at HomerAlaska.org/Transportation. BEYOND HOMER If you’re ready to go where you can’t go by car, Homer’s ready for you! Charter a plane to drop you off at a glacier or mountain lake or land on a remote beach. Hop on a water taxi to explore Kachemak Bay. To go beyond Kachemak Bay, use the Alaska Marine Highway. Alaska’s ferry system covers more than 3,000 miles. It’s called the Marine Highway because, for many coastal residents, it’s the only way to travel outside their communities. From Homer, depart for Kodiak, Seldovia, or the Aleutian Islands. The M/V Kennicott and M/V Tustumena carry both walk-on passengers and vehicles. Overnight passengers may purchase a berth or camp on the covered decks. For information and reservations visit dot.alaska.gov. WHAT ARE WATER TAXIS? Water taxis are custom water transportation used to carry passengers to and from many destinations around Kachemak Bay. Homer has far more water taxi services than taxis. From landing crafts that can carry kayaks and gear to powerboats, U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captains help you explore Kachemak Bay. For a day trip to view the birds or wildlife, take one of the many bay tours. Choose bird-watching, sightseeing, or a bay cruise to Seldovia. Experienced tour captains will narrate the journey with staff available to answer questions. Water taxis will deliver you to any number of spots in Kachemak Bay State Park for overnight stays and schedule a pick up for your return. Captains are well-informed naturalists and know the coves and tides for a safe excursion. Bring your bike or kayak and camping gear. See the Kachemak Bay State Park Trails Map on p. 40 for more information on popular destinations using water taxis. 8 GETTING TO HOMER PLAN HERE KRISTIAN IREY PHOTOGRAPHY plan here
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