Pasagshak River State Recreation Site, Alaska

What’ll you find when you wander over to the eastern coast of Kodiak Island? You’ll find the gorgeous oasis that is Pasagshak River State Recreation Site. Despite being just a short drive from Kodiak, you’ll feel pretty secluded—meaning many of your adventures in Pasagshak will just be you, a few friends, and good old Mother Nature. We don’t know about you, but in today’s day and age we'd say that’s not too shabby! This area is also well known for its abundance of wildlife, with annual salmon runs plus bears, dolphins, whales, and eagles. Pasagshak also features rustic camping and almost year-round fishing. Clearly, there’s no shortage of nature afoot!