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James R.

This is a great nature walk with totem poles and history of the native people. You learn about the struggles between Russia and local tribes.

Amiee B.

National historical parks are always a must stop. This is A great location to explore and take photos. Learn about Sitka and everything that has been here.

Michelle F.

Sitka National Historical Park is also a museum with random historic totem poles of the Tlingit people along the forest path. We were on a private tour but you can easily do this in your own. The park is a short walk from the Raptor Rehab Center. Start on the park path off Sawmill Creek Road and walk thru a peaceful environment filled with thriving trees, the babbling brook that leads out to crescent bay and the museum. Take in the majestic beauty of the greenery, moss, waters and tall trees! See many historic totem poles and end your journey at the museum. Totem poles tell the histories of Tlingit families that are centuries old. The museum is steeped in explaining the rich history of the Tlingit people's livelihoods in the Sitka area and beyond!

Kasey C.

Visitor Center absolutely worth it. A temporary rainforest with one of the finest collection of totems in the Northwest. The Tlinget living on Shee (now Baranof) Island called their Village Shee At'ika', people on the outside of Shee. Today we call it Sitka. History shown through so many beautiful totem poles, artifacts, fashions, live canoe and totem woodworking, gift shop and short east Trails with many totems to enjoy surrounding the visitor center. An easy walk from downtown Sitka Visitor Center, it's worth if for whole family. Ample restrooms. Also, you get to mark off another National Park on your bucket list.

Alicia D.

What a great activity to do while you're in town. With free admission, it is fun for the whole family and will occupy a significant amount of time. From the video that they play on demand when it isn't crowded or on a schedule when crowded, to the carving hut behind with a native Alaskan carving master, Tommy, to the totem trail rich in history and free guided tour thru the NPS app, and the exhibits inside, this place is worth the visit. The walk through the woods is very mild and easy for all ages, with practically zero elevation.

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D P.

If you like a wonderful scenic walk through a forest with glimpses of the shoreline, totem poles and if you're in the right season, the Salmon Run this is amazing. If you do not like to walk over two miles, I suggest staying away from here

Andrew H.

I used to say to my lower-48 friends that Talkeetna "is the quintessential Alaska town". Now, I have to modify that to be "in mainland Alaska". Sitka, in "The Southeast", has got it goin' on y'all! The town is perfectly manicured to being charming, cute, and Alaskan. But not manicured so much that it looks like a fake, plastic, Disney town. (*cough*Banff*cough*) The trail system is very well maintained. They have some best-graded, and best-signed trails I have EVER been on. And, they have this simple park right in town. You can get off at the airport, walk about 2 miles, and be in the midst of large temperate-rainforest old growth and towering totem poles. Oh, and it's also free. Seriously, what more could you ask for? If you're staying in the hostel, you should definitely check out this park, it's a very short walk. Man, missing Sitka pretty hard just typing this...

Oldest church in Alaska. On the island of Sitka.
Larry P.

Your out in the woods. Total population of Sitka is 9,000. Favorite thing to eat is Halibut.

Ivy L.

A cute little short walk from the port and a scenic tour of Sitka with various totem poles along the way! I didn't count how many there were total but the loop was about a mile or so, if I remember correctly.. the trail goes from the visitor center to ocean side and loops back around to where you begin after a stop at a bridge.. the totem poles make it fun and more interesting! We saw some bald eagles overhead as well! A good way to kill time and explore the small town of Sitka while at port! Or just a good way to get a little walk in off the ship!

Monique A.

Everything about this place is great! I am amazed on so much history for such a small town/island! It's so beautiful here!

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Carl Y.

Sitka is a great little town on the coast of Alaska and is on Baranov Island. Sitka's colorful past is a unique blend of native Tlingit culture and Russian history. In 1867, when the United States purchased Alaska from the Russians, the transfer ceremony was held in Sitka, and Sitka became Alaska's first capital city.The native people's were very prosperous, not even having a word for starvation. The Tlingit are indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America. Their language is, meaning "People of the Tides". This site was part of our tours from our cruise ship. The park is located within the town and encompasses the site of the epic battle between the Russians and Tinglits in 1804. Another aspect of the park facility that was clearly ahead of its time was its display of remarkable Tlingit artifacts. Many of the objects in the collection were loaned or donated by local clans under agreements designed to insure ongoing traditional use. In 1972, the monument's name was changed to Sitka National Historical Park, and its boundaries expanded to include the Russian Bishop's House, a national historic landmark. Acquisition of the house brought more emphasis to the Russian American focus of the park and involved the park in a lengthy restoration project. The collection of totem poles and their place in Tinglit culture are a dominant feature in the Park. While many are reproductions of the originals, all are interesting. On the back of each Totem Pole is a plaque that lets you phone to a recording and punch in the totem's number and hear about it. A very neat use of modern technology. Just a delightful time in Alaska's 4th largest city.

Totem Pole along the path.
Leena S.

Our cruise ship ported in Sitka and we had about 5 hours to stroll about town. If you walk along the water, through town, you will end up at the Sitka National Historic Park. This was my favorite thing in Sitka. If you are an outdoorsy person, like nature, and enjoy a good walk the National Historic Park is for you! They have several trails and totem poles along the way. The forested path is a very enjoyable stroll. If we weren't trying to see the whole town, I would have spent longer taking in all the different directions one can meander. There is also a visitor center/museum and just outside are original totem poles more than 100 years old. They offer guided tours through the park as well. I definitely recommend exploring Sitka National Historical Park to enjoy some nature and get in some activity at the same time.

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Beautiful park with nice paths and hiking trails! We enjoyed spending time looking at the totem poles and enjoying the paths.

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Around 18 totem poles to look at, and if you call the number on the back of the totem pole you get a guided tour.

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Great time for the whole family! We were able to gather up enough relatives for a party of six,…read moreenabling us to have a whole boat to ourselves. Our captain Nate must be related to Aquaman - he has an uncanny ability to know how long to fish one spot before trying another. First mate Malachi kept all lines untangled, all hooks baited, and made sure our fish were cleaned/filleted beyond restaurant quality. Back ashore, Kristi and her staff kept our bellies full with just-right family comfort food, and clean, quiet 4-start equiv hotel level accommodations for rest. Would def go again! Pro tip: Bring a seasick patch (Scopolamine). I'm normally sea-sensitive, but between the patch and Nate's boatmanship, I had no problems whatsoever.

Five solid stars! This trip to Sitka and the Cascade Creek Inn exceeded all my expectations. We…read morehad a group of six friends, four from Hawaii and two from Sacramento, and we met in Sitka for what turned out to be an epic fishing adventure. The staff at the inn was friendly and accommodating from the very start it seemed that there was nothing they wouldn't do to make our stay enjoyable. Our lodging was more than comfortable with the added bonus of a fantastic view that gets even better when the sun sets. Our hosts, Rich and Karen Kraft, are the nicest couple that take the time to get to know you and make sure there isn't more they can do for you. Courtney and Cameron assists you in the day to day things like shuttling you to the boat and the market if needed. Christie is the awesome chef that provides you with delicious breakfasts and gourmet dinners. Her desserts are to die for, the cheesecake with raspberry sauce being my favorite. She even bakes cookies and crumbles for you to eat on the boat. The fishing turned out to be catching on our trip. Captain Tyler, who is the Kraft's son, is second to none in Sitka. I truly believe we boated more fish in the four days of fishing than any other charter. He expertly put us on the fish every day even when the conditions were rough, and the conditions were pretty rough the last two days. We even limited out on silvers (36) and halibut (6) on the second day by 1:00. We all went home with 92 pounds of salmon and halibut filets. Then there is Caleb our deckhand. Caleb does everything from baiting lines to netting fish to cleaning the catch and making awesome sandwiches made to order. We are very grateful to meet such a fine hardworking young man. I highly recommend this family run Inn/charter to everyone. You absolutely cannot go wrong and you will have an enjoyable experience.

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