Aspen Hotels – Sitka
The great humpback whale migration off the shores of Sitka takes place July – late December. If you’re visiting Sitka for the holidays then you’ll be able to catch the last of the season, and one of the local whale tour companies can help ensure you get the best possible views. Every year, between…
Category Archives: Outdoors
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Catch the “Tail” End of Humpback Whale Season
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Japonski Island
Just off the banks of Sitka is Japonski Island, named by the Russians after a group of Japanese fishermen were found stranded there in 1805. The fishermen were returned in 1806 by the Russians. It connects to Baranof Island and the mainland via O’Connell Bridge. However, prior to the bridge, a ferry brought fishermen…
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Journey Across the John O’Connell Bridge
Connecting downtown Sitka and the ANB harbor to the University of Alaska district, the John O’Connell Bridge is cable-stayed and whisks you across the Sitka Channel. It’s the link between Baranof Island and Japonski Island, completed in 1971. Until then, the only way to island hop was to jump on a ferry (which is…
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Island Life
Sitka is flanked not only by Jamestown Bay, but also by a generous peppering of islands accessible by boat (in the summer) and planes where you can experience the isolated beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. From the tiny Minett Island to Cannon Island just a few feet from the peninsula, island hopping provides incredible…
