Aspen Hotels – Sitka
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…
Category Archives: Sightseeing
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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…
