Where: On the Kenai Peninsula in south-central Alaska, about 150 miles from Anchorage.

Habitat: The refuge's nearly 2 million acres include snow-covered alpine peaks, glaciers, foothills, boreal forests, and wetlands.

Wildlife: Originally set aside to protect the moose, the peninsula is also home to Dall sheep, mountain goats, barren ground caribou, and gray wolves. The abundant salmon runs attract hungry brown bears and black bears.

Activities: Birdwatching, hiking, fishing, camping, cross-country skiing, canoe trails, environmental education.

Contact: 907-262-7021;
http://kenai.fws.gov/