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Discover Sitka, Alaska

Small Town, Big Community

One of Sitka’s unique qualities is its natural beauty and how that is artistically expressed. Sitka, Alaska is famous for its spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, and culturally rich history and community, including twenty-two sites on the National Register of Historic Places. Whether you are visiting by ship, plane or passing through on the ferry, we hope you enjoy this special place.

Immerse Yourself In Nature

Sitka, Alaska is located in one of the few temperate rainforests in the world. The Tongass National Forest spreads over 17 million acres. Venture into the dense woods to glimpse grizzly bears, bald eagles, wild salmon and an array of plants only found here.

 

Trails

Hiking Sitka

The wild country of the Tongass National Forest surrounds Sitka on three sides with the Pacific Ocean on the fourth. A well developed trail system begins with a 10 minute walk from downtown Sitka that will put you on the fringe of true wilderness.

Two excellent resources for hiking Sitka are the Forest Sitka Ranger District and Sitka Trail Works.

 

Step back in time by visiting the Sitka History Museum. Dive into Alaska Native heritage and learn about the Russian and Tlingit impact on Sitka by exploring St. Michael’s Cathedral and the Sitka National Historic Park.

 

Things To Do

One of Sitka, Alaska’s unique qualities is it’s natural beauty and how that is artistically expressed.​ The Community is alive with arts, culture and celebrations all year round.

 

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My absolute favorite spring photo.
Sitka, Ak herring season.
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Happy first day of Spring from Sitka, Ak!
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Book that Alaska getaway in Sitka this Summer☀️View from one of our guest rooms. Come experience an all inclusive private island and be spoiled on your vacation. 🥰 
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Today is the Vernal Equinox, making it the first day of spring! 
I am pretty excited to start seeing more of that burning star in the sky! 
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::Yoga:: 
One of the elements of our retreat offerings. 
"Yoga is the stilling of the changing states of the mind.
When that is accomplished, the seer abides in its own true nature." Patanjali 
Have you heard? In June we are hosting a Yoga, Wellness + Adventure retreat in ALASKA! 
During our week together We will experience daily asana and meditation practice. We will SEEK to renew our self TRUST and self LOVE.  Polish your confidence to live ravenously and fearlessly TRUE to your authentic SELF. Expose your mind and body to be one with the elements, meet challenges with LOVE and SUPPORT, and experience moving through the layers of SELF. 
This retreat if filling up! Reserve your spot now! Send us a message with any questions , let us support you in making the decision of self care and exploration for YOURSELF.
Link in the bio.
Awaken your Senses Retreat
June 10-15, 2023
Sitka , Alaska
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Beautiful Sitka 🧡
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Wishing everybody a beautiful day today🙌🏻☀️🎣
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This stellar sea lion jumped completely out of the water, swam up to the boat, raised his flipper, and splashed everyone aboard.. on purpose 
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Ready for spring, summer, and all the wild adventures to come.. 
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