Yak’éi yee xwsateení.
Welcome.
In Sitka, where sea and mountain meet,
a temperate rainforest blankets the land
in spruce green stretching skyward
to snow-capped heights. Water, the life-giving element that shaped it all still
lingers in frozen glaciers and in powerful waterfalls cascading into teeming salmon streams. Eagles, brown bears, whales, sea lions and all five species of Pacific salmon call this pristine and majestic wilderness home.
On this island, we celebrate the natural world around us while also honoring
the people who have carved out a unique
and rich way of life here. The Tlingít,
an Alaskan Native people who have
lived here in harmony with the rugged landscape for 10,000 years, still shape
the Sitka way of life — a unique blend
of first peoples, Russian influence and American frontier. This fusion of art, culture and wilderness gives life to locals and travelers alike.
We invite you to explore everything Sitka has to offer—unparalleled wilderness adventure, wildlife encounters, enriching historic and cultural experiences as well as cutting-edge
arts exploration. Fall in love with our
Sitka and you will never want to leave.
Enjoy your journey and gunalchéesh! Thank you!
Our City
by the Sea
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Photo
Bethany Goodrich, Sitka Conservation Society
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