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  Richard Louis Proenneke was a self-styled naturalist who lived in a small cabin that he built himself in Twin Lakes, Alaska. Since he built his cabin by himself using only hand tools and lived in the Alaskan wilderness by himself from the 1960's to the 1990's, he's become something of a folk hero. Richard Proenneke died in 2003 and he left his cabin to the state of Alaska; it's currently managed by the Lake Clark National Park and is open to the public for viewing. There are several interesting places to stay when you visit this pristine wilderness where Proennekke made his home.
  
  

The Farm Lodge

• The Farm Lodge is in Port Alsworth which is in Lake Clark National Park. Proenneke's cabin on Twin Lakes is near by and one of the exciting things to do when you visit here is to go flightseeing by float plane and see all the local wildlife- bears, moose, caribou, eagles, salmon to name a few. The lodge has comfortable accommodations with a private bath in each room and affordable meals too. You can book a group excursion to see the amazing Alaskan scenery or go on a customized backcountry trip.
  
  Lake Clark Air and The Farm Lodge
  
  Port Alsworth, Alaska
  
  99653
  
  (907) 781 2208
  
  thefarmlodge.com/
  
  

Windsong Wilderness Retreat

• Nature lovers will glory in the beautiful scenery here; this retreat is located right on Twin Lakes so it's easy to visit the cabin of Richare Proenneke. A group of six can view the inside of the cabin that has a propane cook stove and a wood burning fireplace. Lake Clark National Park provides opportunities to hike and fish as well as the use of a 16-foot outboard motor boat. Breathtaking scenery is all around you, including glacier valleys, mountains, waterfalls and wildlife, making this an outstanding getaway.
  
  Windsong Wilderness Retreat
  
  Sterling, Alaska
  
  99653
  
  (907) 260-5410
  
  windsongwildernessretreat.com/
  
  

Redoubt Mountain Lodge

• Crescent Lake in the Chigmit Mountains is the setting for the Redoubt Mountain Lodge, named for the 10,197 ft (peak) Redoubt Volcano just eight miles away. There are six private log cabins with propane heating, screened-in gazebo hot tub, Internet connection and TV, but you won't want to watch much TV with the breathtaking views of the crescent lake and surrounding mountains. You can go hiking, kayaking, water skiing, fishing, explore the area and watch the wildlife or visit the famous cabin of Richard Proenneke in Twin Lakes. If you're a really avid hiker, take the time to go to one or all of these: Waterfall trail, Eagles Nest trail and Moose Loop trail Redoubt Mountain Lodge
  
  Lake Clark National Park, Alaska
  
  99653
  
  (866) 733-3034
  
  http://redoubtlodge.com/