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| Location: | Nikiski is located on the Kenai Peninsula, 9 miles north of the City of Kenai, off of the Sterling Highway. It is also known as Port Nikiski and Nikishka. |
| History: | Traditionally in Kenaitze Indian territory, the area was homesteaded in the 1940s, and grew with the discovery of oil on the Kenai Peninsula in 1957. By 1964, oil-related industries located here included Unocal, Phillips 66, Chevron and Tesoro. |
| Climate: | Winter temperatures range from 14 to 27; summer temperatures vary from 45 to 65. Average annual precipitation is 24 inches. |
| Latitude: | 60d 44m N |
| Longitude: | 60d 44m N |
| Visitor Attractions: | North Peninsula Recreation area; swimming at Stormy Lake; fishing at Swanson River or Bishop Creek |
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Alaska Wilderness Recreation and Tourism Association (AWRTA)
2207 Spenard Road, Suite 202, Anchorage, Alaska 99503
TEL: (907) 258-3171 | FAX: (907) 258-3851 | EMAIL
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