Currents of Change
On an island amid towering spruce and hemlock, Sitka National Historical Park preserves the site of a battle between invading Russian traders and indigenous Kiks.ádi Tlingit; park visitors are awed by Tlingit and Haida totem poles standing along the park’s scenic coastal trail; and the restored Russian Bishop’s House speaks of Russia’s little known colonial legacy in North America.
Features
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Teacher-Ranger-Teacher Program
Calling all teachers! Sitka National Historical Park is currently accepting applications for the 2013 Teacher-Ranger-Teacher program.
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Park Prescriptions Program
The Park Prescriptions Program promotes health and wellness within Sitka. To learn how you can become involved, watch our introductory Park RX video.
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Stinky Salmon
Download this amazing footage of spawning pink salmon in the park's Indian River
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Exploring a Watery World
The Indian River is the heart of the Park. Learn more about how the park protects critical habitat for salmon, eagles and brown bears.
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Explore SEAN
Visit the Southeast Alaska Inventory and Monitoring Network.
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Did You Know?
Alaska’s Governor John Brady asked leaders from several southeast Alaska villages to donate totem poles for public exhibitions outside of Alaska, and eventually, for display at Sitka’s popular public park. More than a dozen Tlingit and Haida poles were placed along the park’s trail in 1906. More...