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Every year, hundreds of thousands of salmon embark on an incredible journey from the ocean back to Sitka’s freshwater rivers and streams of their birth. This journey, known as the salmon run, is an important phase in a salmon’s life cycle.
Read about when and where to view the salmon run in Sitka here: visitsitka.org/blog/howtoviewthepacificsalmonruninsitka
The only thing that can make a Sitka sunset that much sweeter 🐋
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It’s National Coast Guard Day! 🇺🇸 We are so grateful to have a U.S. Coast Guard Alaska base here in Sitka and want to thank all who work so hard to keep our family, friends, neighbors, and community safe.
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One of the most common questions we get is, “What should I pack for my trip to Sitka?”
It’s a great question, since Sitka has a cool maritime climate with frequent rain and mild temperatures year-round. Summers are cool, with highs in the 60s (°F), and winters are mild, rarely dropping below freezing. Rain is typical, but there are also many clear days that showcase the stunning landscapes.
To make the most of your visit, packing the right essentials is key. Here’s your ultimate guide on what to pack per season when visiting Sitka: visitsitka.org/blog/what-to-pack-for-your-trip-to-sitka
One of our favorite activities is walking through Totem Park at Sitka National Historical Park - Surrounded by trees and ocean, this park is full of history, art, and culture.
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Sitka weekend hikes >
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We're so excited to share our new Biking Guide for Sitka!
It covers one end of the road to the other, with Rideable Routes, Routes to Ride with Caution, Bike Etiquette, and more. Get your physical guide at the Visit Sitka office or check out our digital version here: visitsitka.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Biking-Guide-Final-Digital-Version.pdf
Did you know it's been said that Alaska eats more ice cream per capita than any other state in the US?
With National Ice Cream Day just around the corner, we’ve compiled a list of the best places in Sitka to indulge in a tasty treat.
Read our recent blog post to check out this list that will satisfy your sweet tooth🍦visitsitka.org/blog/top-5-ice-cream-spots-in-sitka
Blue Lake: where you can kayak through the trees 🛶
Be sure to enter our 2024 Photo Contest for a chance to win cash prizes and be featured in our next Visitor Guide! Contest details at visitsitka.org/photo-contest
Sitka has the absolute best trails and that is just not up for debate! Tag 2 friends you want to experience these views with 😍
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Wondering how a local celebrates the 4th of July in Sitka?
Check out our newest blog all about the activities happening this holiday week! https://visitsitka.org/blog/4th-of-july-in-sitka-how-to-celebrate-like-a-local
Last weeks sunsets were unreal! Crossing our fingers for more of these in July 🤞🏻🌅
Wondering what your transportation options are during your trip to Sitka?
From traditional rental cars to E-bikes, Sitka (almost, sans ride sharing) has it all! Read more your different transportation options on our blog by clicking below.
You’ve booked your trip to Sitka, but how do you get around town once you arrive? Here are the answers to some of the most common questions about transporta ...
Do you know the interesting history of the Alaska State Flag?
Benny Benson, a 13-year-old native Alaskan orphan of Aleut-Russian descent, crafted the Alaska state flag's design in 1927. His inspiration drew from the celestial beauty of Alaska's night sky, specifically the Big Dipper constellation and the guiding light of the North Star.
This emblematic design won a contest for the Alaska Territory's flag, earning Benny Benson a prize of $1,000 and a watch. Later, in 1959, upon Alaska's admission as the 49th state of the United States, Benson's creation became the official state flag, embodying the state's identity and its place as the northernmost frontier of the nation!
Coming to Sitka for a vacation, layover, or day trip? We've created the perfect one (or more) day itinerary for you! Stop by the Visit Sitka Visitors Center, grab one of our visitor guides and maps, and get ready for a full day!
Check it out at https://visitsitka.org/blog/what-to-do-in-sitka-in-one-day
Today marks the start of the 51st Sitka Fine Arts Camp! SFAC was founded to provide remote Alaskan youth with an opportunity to study the arts across a wide range of classes and disciplines with national leaders in arts education. Today, SFAC is a nationally acclaimed program and serves roughly 1,000 youth from Alaska and throughout the world!
Learn more about Sitka Fine Arts Camp, including the history and current programs at https://www.fineartscamp.org/
Check out Sitka's newest addition, the Sheet’ka Treetop Adventures Park!
TREETOP ADVENTURE – Sitkan Sharyn Ferrick works her way around one of the aerial paths at the newly opened Sheet’ka Treetop Adventures park at 4775 Halibut Point Road Tuesday. Watching from a bench in background is Erik Marter, of Northwest Adventures and Synergo, who helped set up the park. Shee Atika Inc., which owns the attraction, leases the land near the Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal from the city. The Native corporation hosted Tuesday’s grand opening and lunch. A photo of the ribbon cutting is on page 6 of today’s Sentinel. The park is open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
Today marks the start of the 53rd annual Sitka Music Festival!
The Sitka Music Festival started in 1972, and has since evolved beyond just summer AND just Sitka! Did you know the Festival has traveled to 42 Alaska communities, reaching from Adak in the Aleutian Islands, to Utqiagvik, the northernmost city in the United States?
This year a very special violin, commissioned by Sitka locals and built from pieces of wood collected from various significant locations across Sitka, will be gifted to the Sitka Music Festival!
Read more about the Sitka Music Festival, the violin, and how to get tickets at our blog https://visitsitka.org/blog/sitka-music-festival-an-ode-to-sitkas-fine-arts-scene
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We're so excited for Porch Fest this Saturday, May 18th! Porch Fest is a free, family-friendly, community music and arts celebration sponsored by the Greater Sitka Arts Council.
The festival will be on Lincoln Street between 11am - 5pm with artists displaying and selling their work, musicians playing acoustic music, family-friendly art workshops at several locations, and cooks selling their delicious food.
Mark your calendars; we hope to see you there!
We want to see your best shots of Sitka!
Our Photo Contest is running now until December 1st — submit your favorite photos you’ve taken around Sitka for a chance to win a cash prize and to be featured in our next official Visitor Guide!
Read more about the contest and how to submit at visitsitka.org/photo-contest
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Sitka has some exceptional views, especially from a kayak 😍
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We are hosting our Annual Summer Expo this Friday, April 26th! This free event is a great opportunity to learn about the available tours, activities, and attractions in Sitka for 2024. Check out the FB event for more details: Visit Sitka Summer Expo
We always love these eagle eye views of our beautiful town (and our thrilling runway 👀)! Thanks for the share,
Some recent Aurora activity right in downtown Sitka! 😱
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Introducing your 2023 Visit Sitka Photo Contest Winners!
We had so many submissions last year, it was difficult to choose our top 4. Congratulations to our Winners and a huge thank you to everyone who participated! Be sure to check out visitsitka.org/photo-contest to learn more about participating in this year’s Photo Contest 🙌
1st Place: Tracy Desiderio
2nd Place: Miriam Taylor
3rd Place: Elena Graves
Honorable Mention: Malory Harrell
In Sitka, we’re fortunate to be surrounded by nature and all of the culinary ingredients it provides.
Our most recent blog post shares some of our favorite recipes that highlight the distinctive flavors of Sitka. From seafood harvested straight from our pure waters to discoveries from our verdant forests, these recipes showcase the rich bounty of Sitka’s land and sea.
Even if a visit to Sitka isn’t on your horizon, you can still bring its essence into your kitchen! Explore these recipes and see which ones you'd like to try at home: visitsitka.org/blog/our-favorite-recipes-using-local-sitka-ingredients
It’s that time already! The first cruise ship of the season is docking tomorrow, April 8th, from 10:30am-6pm.
Are you cruising to Sitka this summer? Tell us in the comments! 👇
It’s that time of year! An abundance of Gáax’w ka Haaw (Herring Eggs and Branches)
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Perhaps Sitka's most iconic landmark: Mount Edgecumbe (L’ux in Tlingit).
Check out our most recent blog post, all about Mount Edgecumbe's history, both ancient and more recent: https://visitsitka.org/blog/mt-edgecumbe-sitkas-ancient-neighbor
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Sitka, Alaska: a hidden gem where the rainforest meets the sea🌲🌧️ With its lush greenery, towering trees, waterfalls, and misty landscapes, it feels like a blend of the Pacific Northwest with the rugged beauty of Scandinavia. 🎥: @montana.michie.adventures #visitsitka #sitkaalaska #temperaterainforest #southeastalaska
An extra sight when out fishing 🚁🙌 🎥: @deedeecreed #visitsitka #sitkaalaska #sportfishingboat #alaskafishing
There’s always a good reason to visit Sitka, Alaska! 🎥: @wildstrawberrylodge #visitsitka #sitkaalaska #alaskavacation #alaskasummer
What an unforgettable experience! 🎥: @allenmarinetoursak #visitsitka #sitkaalaska #orcawhale #killerwhale #wildlifeencounters
Do you know the interesting history of the Alaska State Flag? Benny Benson, a 13-year-old native Alaskan orphan of Aleut-Russian descent, crafted the Alaska state flag's design in 1927. His inspiration drew from the celestial beauty of Alaska's night sky, specifically the Big Dipper constellation and the guiding light of the North Star. This emblematic design won a contest for the Alaska Territory's flag, earning Benny Benson a prize of $1,000 and a watch. Later, in 1959, upon Alaska's admission as the 49th state of the United States, Benson's creation became the official state flag, embodying the state's identity and its place as the northernmost frontier of the nation!
The views of Sitka from the air are 🤌 You’ll always remember flying in and out of our beautiful Alaska town. 🎥: @visualserenade #visitsitka #sitkaalaska #airplaneview #travelalaska
A little glimpse of springtime in Sitka, Alaska 😍 🎥: @selkiesnorkels #visitsitka #sitkaalaska #travelalaska #springtimetravel
A beautiful view of our channel in downtown Sitka ❄️ 🎥: @sitkatravel #visitsitka #sitkaalaska #southeastalaska #travelalaska
The whales are beginning to surround Sitka, indicating spring is near! 🐋 🎥: @harborairservices #visitsitka #sitkaalaska #flightseeing #travelalaska #humpbackwhales
The days are short, but beautiful ❄️ 🎥: @sitkawild #visitsitka #sitkaalaska #alaskawinter #travelalaska
Just ask anyone who’s been here: Sitka, Alaska truly is incredible! 🎥: @sitkatravel #visitsitka #sitkaalaska #travelalaska #alaskabeauty
This bird’s eye view of Sitka’s nearby rugged mountains is spectacular! Thanks, @jturner0 for capturing 🙌 #visitsitka #sitkaalaska #cinematicfpv #fpvdrones #lotredit
The days might be getting shorter, but we live for our beautiful winter sunsets 😍 🎥: @cascadecreeklodge #visitsitka #sitkaalaska #alaskasunset #oceansunsets
A beautiful 🦌 sighting in Sitka, Alaska. 🎥: @dlumatsu via @stonelanternhouse #visitsitka #sitkaalaska #sitkablacktail #wilddeer #blacktaildeer
An beautiful sunset & Mount Edgecumbe view from Eliason Harbor. 🎥: @sa_photography_nis #visitsitka #sitkaalaska #alaskasunset #sunsetvideo
Whale watching is always a favorite activity of ours, but especially when we get to see a pod of orcas 😍 🎥: @allenmarinetoursak #visitsitka #sitkaalaska #orcawhale #orcas #wildalaska
It’s always a good day when you’re fishing for sockeye salmon 🎣 🎥: @heroutdoorjourney #visitsitka #sitkaalaska #salmonfishing #fishalaska #alaskasalmon
What better way to celebrate the first day of summer than camping up in the mountains and watching the sun set on the longest day of the year? 🏕️ 🎥: @erin.leigh.webb #visitsitka #sitkaalaska #mountaincamping #alaskasummer #summersolstice2023
You never know what you might catch when fishing in Sitka! 🐙 (and don’t worry, it was released 😊) 🎥: @deedeecreed #visitsitka #sitkaalaska #octopusgarden #alaskafishing
Sounds like a perfect day if you ask us! 🎥: @fsupecas21 #visitsitka #sitkaalaska #kayakadventures #travelalaska #alaskasummer
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Sitka is an island community boldly living between the mountains and sea, where the arts flourish and an ancient native culture still thrives. Surrounded by rainforest, we share our home with brown bears, bald eagles and all five species of Pacific salmon. In Sitka, we are deeply connected to the natural world around us. It informs our culture and inspires our art.
This is Sitka. The place where wilderness and culture collide.
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