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The Athabaskan Indians were among the first inhabitants of the borough, and they enjoyed a land which offered a rich bounty of fish and game. Russian fur traders, in the 1700s, settled along the shore of the Cook Inlet and the Gulf of Alaska, amassing a harvest of sea otters year after year.

By the turn of the 19th Century, seekers of new wealth flocked to Alaska, some settling on the Kenai Peninsula. Miners journeyed north in search of gold and founded several borough communities. Fisherman settled near the Cook Inlet to reap the harvest from the sea. Today's borough residents base their livelihood on development of vast and diverse resources, which continue to bring people to the area.

The first permanent residents of Soldotna were World War II veterans given a 90-day preference over non-veterans in selecting and filing for homestead property in 1947. That same year, the Sterling Highway right-of-way was bulldozed from Cooper Landing to Kenai. Soldotna was selected as the site for the Sterling Highway Bridge crossing the Kenai River. The opening of the Sterling Highway provided a link to the outside world. The highway opened up the region to more homesteading and brought visiting sportsmen to the area for the first time.

Soldotna's beauty is shared through many parks. The city has more river city parks within its boundary than anywhere else in Alaska. With over 2,800 feet of elevated boardwalk and over 200 campsites, it is easy to see why Soldotna is a favorite playground for Alaskans.

The City operates the Soldotna Sports Center with an Olympic sized hockey rink for skating and hockey for eight months of the year. When the ice is gone the Soldotna Sports Center hosts numerous events including the Kenai Peninsula Home Builder's Show, the Kenai Peninsula Sports Recreation and Trade Show and the Kenai Classic Banquet and a host of other events throughout the year. Baseball fields and rodeo grounds are conveniently located near the Soldotna Sports Center.

Soldotna experiences mild summers and relatively warm winters for its northern latitude. January temperatures range from 6° F to 24° F, while July temperatures average from 45 to 66° F. Annual precipitation averages 17.4 inches.

Soldotna Progress Days in late July is always a popular event. Soldonta residents welcome visitors who come to enjoy the parade, community dinner and dances, rodeo, car shows, rally, arts and crafts and games for kids.

The Soldotna Municipal Airport provides facilities for charter services and local air traffic. The paved runway is 5,000 feet long. There are four additional private landing strips in Soldotna and a heliport for medical emergencies at Central Peninsula General Hospital. The Sterling Highway provides access to Anchorage and to the George Parks and Alaska highways.