Aspen Hotels – SitkaThe 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…
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Change Your Latitude
The annual 57° North Open Water Challenge takes place August 12, and it’s an event you don’t want to miss. The Northernmost open ocean race in the country (and some people say the planet!) is a blend of a 10k, 6k, 3k, 1k open water swim in the Sitka Sound. Spectators flock to Sitka…
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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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Port Alexander
You’ll find Port Alexander at the southeastern lower tip of Baranof Island. Located in the Prince of Wales-Hyder area, the population doesn’t even breech 100 people. However, it’s well worth the short drive due to its scenic beauty and rich history. There was a time at the turn of the last century when Port…
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Visit Admiralty Island
Just east of Sitka is Admiralty Island, easily accessible by boat or prop plane. Part of the Alexander Archipelago, the island is 90 miles long and just 35 miles wide. Making up 1,646 square miles, it’s the seventh biggest island in the country. Admiralty is one of the ABC islands in Alaska and is…
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Visit Sea Lion Cove
Located on Kruzof Island right off the Pacific Ocean, this destination can be easily accessed via boat or by taking the Kalinin Bay trail. It’s a favorite, short hike for locals, just 2.5 miles each way. Keep an eye on the weather when taking on this hike in the winter, as the area is…
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Catch the “Tail” End of Humpback Whale Season
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…
