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Leave a like if you enjoyed the video! Remember to subscribe and support Skylite Productions on Patreon! New videos are posted daily at 2:00pm central on Monday through Friday and 10:00am central on Saturday and Sunday! Thanks for watching! ---------- Travel Series Episode 1: In this episode, I invite you to travel with me on a Ravn Alaska De Havilland Canada DHC-8-106 Dash 8, as we travel from Anchorage, Alaska, to the beautiful seaside fishing community of Homer, Alaska . All footage presented in this video was filmed on June 18-19, 2022. The full flights seen in this video were previously seen on my channel here: Anchorage-Homer – Homer-Anchorage – ---------- Homer Alaska: Homer, Alaska is a modest name for an unassuming town that defies expectations. Originating from the exploits of Homer Pennock, a deceitful individual who arrived in 1896 and enticed others to the area with promises of gold, the community of Homer underwent a transformation from a coal mining town to a hub for fishing, farming, ranching, homesteading, and ultimately blossomed into the thriving regional economic center it is today. Homer is situated on Kachemak Bay, on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, 117 miles Southwest of Anchorage. Homer is often described as “where the land ends and the sea begins,“ or “the end of the road Alaska,“ as its renowned Homer Spit is the end of Alaska's famous Sterling Highway and marks the farthest travelers can drive away from Anchorage before needing to travel via aircraft or boat instead. The Spit is a natural land formation jutting into Kachemak Bay. This spit accommodates the town's port facilities, small boat harbor, numerous shops, restaurants, the Nick Dudiak “Fishing Hole,“ campgrounds, charter fishing, sightseeing businesses, and other attractions. During the summer months, the Spit teems with activity, functioning as a focal point for commercial fishing, an essential pillar of the local economy. Homer proudly claims the title of “Halibut Capital of the World,“ as it lands more halibut than any other port globally. It is universally recognized that Homer occupies one of the most breathtaking locations worldwide, offering awe-inspiring vistas of Kachemak Bay, the Kenai Mountains, and several volcanic peaks across Cook Inlet, including Mt. Augustine, Mt. Iliamna, and Mt. Redoubt. While fishing and tourism play significant roles in Homer's economy, the town's foundation extends beyond these sectors. Marine trades form a noteworthy industry cluster, and the Alaska Department of Labor recognizes entrepreneurship as a crucial component of Homer's economic equation. Education and health services are vital contributors to the local economy and enhance the overall quality of life in Homer. The town has become increasingly popular as a retirement destination and a locale for summer homes. Those who have the freedom to choose their place of residence are drawn to Homer by its natural beauty, cultural and recreational opportunities, and the warm and welcoming nature of its residents. Homer is also home to an abundance of outdoor recreational activities, such as fishing, hiking, skiing, kayaking, snow-machining, birding, and kite-surfing, among others. In addition to these attractions, Homer boasts the finest arts scene and restaurants of any small town in Alaska, earning well-deserved recognition. Many of these establishments can be found on Pioneer Avenue or in “Old Town,“ as well as along the Spit. With that all said, I invite you to sit back, relax, and enjoy 30 minutes of peaceful, relaxing shots, as we travel to, from, and throughout, Homer, Alaska! Portions of this description were taken from Homer's official website, which can be found here: ---------- Detailed Times: 0:00 – Intro 0:04 – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport 1:02 – Ravn Alaska Flight 502 – ANC-HOM 2:28 – Homer Airport 3:10 – Beluga Wetlands 4:46 – Homer Spit 5:44 – City of Homer Port & Harbor 6:56 – Homer Spit 7:56 – Boardwalk Fish & Chips 8:55 – Mud Bay 9:54 – Bishops Beach 12:00 – Bunnell Street Arts Center 12:20 – Beluga Lake 12:40 – Homer Spit 13:15 – Salty Dog Saloon 13:36 – City of Homer Port & Harbor 14:34 – Seafarer's Memorial 15:35 – Land's End Resort 17:13 – Homer Spit 17:23 – City of Homer Port & Harbor 17:40 – Mud Bay 19:16 – Overlooking Homer Airport & Homer Spit 20:11 – Moose Near Homer Airport & Beluga Wetlands 20:58 – Homer Airport 23:49– Ravn Alaska Flight 507 – HOM-ANC 25:59 – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport 27:03 – Outro ---------- Featured Equipment: iPhone 13 Pro Business/Use Contact Information: Email – @ Other Links: Patreon – My Flight Radar – #Homer #Alaska #ravnalaska ---------- © Skylite Productions 2024 – All footage & sound presented in this video is property of Skylite Productions.
