Whenever we’re helping guests put together an Alaskan fishing adventure, we always recommend adding a saltwater trip in Homer. The two captains we recommend are Boo Kandas and Mike Wheat. Most of you reading this have fished with either one of them or even both. Last week, Mike, his son Ryan, and Oliver (Boo’s son) were …
New Alaska State Park App for 2026
Launched at the beginning of the year, the Alaska State Parks has an app available that encourages people to visit and hike the 31 parks across the state. It’s called the Alaska State Parks Passport Challenge. The app has interactive mapping software that allows the user to track trails and earn digital badges to …
USDA Forest Service Cabins
We’d love to have everyone reading this stay at Beaver Creek Cabins & Guide Service for their Alaska adventure. Unfortunately, the reality is we’re small with limited availability during a limited season. Don’t worry, there are plenty of other places to stay and travel to experience the grandeur of …
Winter Beauty
It may not feel like it, but winter is slowly disappearing. Since the first day of winter solstice, Kenai has gained 36 minutes of daylight. Winter is far from over, but prepping for the 2026 fishing season makes time go by fast. Renewing licenses, buying more gear, it’s a process I enjoy nearly as much as I do being on the …
Bill Matthies
The holiday season should be a happy time so I’m sure you’ll understand why I didn’t share the news of the passing of Jane’s father, Bill Matthies. We’re sad to see him go, but it was a blessing to have him as long as we did. We should all be so lucky to have 90 years of adventures on this earth. There has been a …
Happy New Year
From the entire staff at Beaver Creek Cabins & Guide Service, we are wishing you the best in 2026! …
Merry Christmas
This Christmas, embrace all that is good and joyful in life. Jane and I wish you a very merry Christmas. …
Still Need A Gift For An Angler?
Still stumped trying to figure out what to get someone for their Alaska fishing adventure? I have a few suggestions. First of all, I would highly recommend gifting a fishing license. It’s easy to do. Just click on this link, fill in the pertinent information, and pay. Here are other ideas. Gifts for DIY red salmon …
Cyber Sale…Extended!
We’re still getting inquiries about May and June so we thought we’d extend our promotion one more week. Any new bookings for May and June will receive a 25% discount. Give Jane a call or text at 907-398-0383. …
Cyber Monday
Wondering what to get your spouse or adult children for Christmas? How about a trip to Alaska. Starting on Cyber Monday, and lasting for a week, any new booking in the month of May or June of 2026 will receive a 26% discount. Psssst. Hey, what are waiting for. 26% is a big deal. Call or email Jane for the 2026 Cyber …