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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Sitka’s Oldest Park
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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…
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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…