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…
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Sitka Seafood Festival
August means the Sitka Seafood Festival is coming to town, held August 10 – 19 for the past eight years. It’s an annual culinary celebration of Sitka’s most revered natural resource. Seafood has long been at the heart of the town’s culture, economy, and lifestyle. Hosted by the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association and Alaska…
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Visit Whale Park
Enjoy the serene beauty of the Alaska wild at Whale Park, conveniently located at 2500 Sawmill Creek Rd. Once you arrive at the parking lot, you’ll wind down a steep staircase that leads directly to the ocean’s brim. Here, three covered gazebos with fixed binoculars and picnic tables offer the perfect place for a…
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4th of July in Sitka
For 151 years, the city of Sitka has celebrated Independence Day with a festival that starts with a parade at 2 p.m. It kicks off on Lake Street and winds down to City Hall. Awards for Best of Parade, Best of Theme, and Most Enthusiastic have all participants in a patriotic spirit. However, the…
