Cold Bay is located on the tip of the Alaska Peninsula, 634 miles from Anchorage. It is important as the hub for surrounding villages and as the home of the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge. Abundant shorebirds and waterfowl, as well as caribou, fox, and brown bear, make it a popular spot for sportsmen and naturalists. Two active volcanoes provide a spectacular backdrop when frequent inclement weather allows a glimpse.