WELCOME Yak ’ éi yee xwsateení .
TRAVEL IS MANY THINGS TO MANY PEOPLE .
Do you travel to explore new cultures ? New landscapes ? To open yourself to new ideas and ways of living ? To smell , taste , and touch the unimaginable ? Do you travel to share the world with a special someone or with your children ? Or do you travel to find yourself ?
For whatever reason you book your trip , the magic of travel is in the people and in the new communities you will learn to call “ home ”— whether it ’ s for a month , a week , or even just a day . Recently , our world experienced an unexpectedly difficult situation , which quickly taught us this world is a much smaller place than we ever knew . It has shown us that the magic in us all stems from what we share with each other . Sitka has felt the heartbeat of people for thousands of years , but now our hearts beat more strongly with resilience and innovation , with a deeper love for one another . In our community , safety is a top priority , and we are committed to responsible tourism as we create a safer world .
Sitka is here , waiting to share our magic with you . From the gray-blue ocean and river waters that sustain our way of life , to the calming ancient forests we share with eagles and bears , to the smiling faces of our community neighbors , Sitka welcomes you . Gunalchéesh . Thank you !
Isaiah Jensen