The Barnov Pole commemorates the peace treaty brokered by Alexander Barnov (featured at the totem’s pole top) in 1805. This pole was commissioned by the United States Forest Service at the local Sitka’s Tlingit leader’s request. The Barnove Pole was designed in early 1940 by George Benson; however, this pole was carved by Civilian Conservation…
Category Archives: Sightseeing
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Barnov Pole
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Sitka Shore Excursions
Book a trip to Sitka, Alaska and experience thrilling excursions that Alaska Shore Excursions offers. Tours by Alaska Shore Excursions will let you enjoy the most of your vacation with your loved ones while having a great adventure in the attractions of Sitka. Plan your tour today and enjoy the wildlife and cultural attractions in…
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Visiting Sitka? Here Are Some Facts That You Need to Know
Sitka is a city and borough located in southeastern Alaska. It is historically considered as the most notable Alaskan settlement about 95 miles (150 km) southwest of Juneau on the western coast of Baranof Island in the Alexander Archipelago. Interestingly this is the only city in southeastern Alaska on the Pacific Ocean. Sitka’s Aboriginal The…
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Life in Sitka, Alaska
The older you get, the more you would want to settle in a place with a great and better lifestyle. Choosing a place where you want to spend some time in your life is important because it is where you are going to get more life experiences that will help you grow. Let us show…