Shuyak Island State Park

Sports, the Outdoors, and Guided Tours

For those new to the region or the sport of kayaking, companies based in Kodiak lead trips to local coastal areas, including Shuyak Island. Besides exploring the coastal land- and seascape, paddlers will have a chance to see a variety of birds and marine mammals, possibly including whales. The world holds few thrills quite as great as seeing a whale from kayak height, and hearing them exhale on a still morning. For more experienced kayakers, a limited number of sea-kayaks may be reserved in advance from Sea Hawk Air charter company in Kodiak. The kayaks are located in front of the Big Bay Ranger Station on Shuyak Island and can be picked up when you fly in.

Sea Hawk Air. This company offers floatplane charters, scenic flights and bear-viewing, custom hunting and fishing trips, and Shuyak kayak rentals. 506 Trident Way, Kodiak, AK, 99615. 907/486-8282. www.seahawkair.com.