WELCOM E
Yak’éi yee xwsateení.
IN SITKA A TEMPERATE RAINFOREST BLANKETS
the land in spruce green stretching skyward
to snow-capped heights. Water, the lifegiving
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 Tlingit, an Alaska
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!
Adam Ramer