Reaching the End of the Road
We crossed another major milestone off our list—we’ve made it all the way down to Homer!
There is something truly special about reaching the “End of the Road.” Before making our way out to the famous Spit, we took some time to take in the area’s rich history. Homer sits on the traditional lands of the Dena’ina Athabascan people, who fished and hunted along these shores for centuries. Coal was discovered here in the late 1800s, leading to the establishment of the town, named after Homer Pennock, a promoter who arrived in 1896.
The star of the show, of course, is the Homer Spit—a narrow, 4.5-mile long needle of land stretching out into Kachemak Bay. Formed over thousands of years by glacial moraines and tidal currents, it’s now a bustling hub of maritime life, fishing charters, boardwalk shops, and salty sea air.
A Very Welcome Upgrade
After spent the last week dry camping, rolling into the Homer KOA felt like stepping into luxury. Perched high on a bluff overlooking Cook Inlet, the views from our spot are nothing short of breathtaking. Having full hookups, endless water, and the chance to finally catch up on a mountain of laundry after a week off-grid is a serious treat.
Sun, Seafood, and the Spit
The Alaska weather finally decided to show off for us—the skies cleared up, and it’s turned beautifully sunny and warm!
We’re spending the evening exploring the Spit and taking in the sights. For dinner, we’ve got reservations at Fresh Catch Cafe, which we’re really looking forward to. There’s nothing quite like fresh Alaska seafood right on the water while taking in views of the bay and snow-capped peaks in the distance.
We’re planning to kick back and enjoy everything Homer has to offer over the next few days while the weather is on our side.
Until the next stop,
Brian, Lori, and Miss Ruby 🐾
