Aspen Hotels – Sitka
Held the third Saturday in May, this popular triathlon commemorates the life of local girl Julie Hughes. She was only 15 when she passed in 1985, but her spirit lives on with a celebration of athletics and sports that she loved. She started swimming with the local Baranof Barracudas Swim Club at eight, excelling…
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Julie Hughes Triathlon
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Sitka’s Oldest Park
Many Sitka visitors come for the great outdoors, but the oldest National Park around isn’t necessarily the biggest. Sitka National Historic Park is just 113 acres, but boasts a rich variety of hiking trails, carving demonstrations, ranger-led walks throughout the spring, and even ethnographic displays. Most famous in the park are the 20 totem…
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Whale Park
Want to hear (and see) a whale of a tale? Visit Whale Park at 2500 Sawmill Creek Rd. The wildlife viewing area features a boardwalk dedicated in 1995 where you have the best odds of seeing humpback whales in the spring and autumn months. Just six miles from downtown and with a small covered…
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Harrigan Centennial Hall
Harrigan Centennial Hall at 330 Harbor Dr. is a popular events venue in Sitka suitable for family reunions, conferences, and even weddings. You’ll find the gorgeous building with mid-century modern features at the oceanfront in downtown. With 18,000 square feet, the visitor center, convention center, and civic hall include a skilled staff of professionals. It’s…
