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§ 02 — OVERVIEW
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.
Totem poles from Tlingit and Haida areas line the park’s scenic coastal trail, and the restored Russian Bishop’s House is a rare reminder of Russia’s colonial legacy in North America.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
Sitka National Historical Park is located in downtown Sitka, Alaska. Sitka is situated on Baranof Island, on the outer coast of Alaska's Inside Passage. No roads connect the city to the mainland; Sitka can be reached only by air or sea. Visitors can travel to Sitka by scheduled and charter air services, ferry, and cruise ships.
Weather Notes
Sitka experiences a temperate maritime climate, characterized by heavy precipitation and a small temperature range between seasons. Summer temperatures range from high 50s to high 60s F with frequent rain. Winter is rainy and snowy with temperatures from the high teens to the 40s F. Well prepared visitors will have rain gear and layered clothing at any time of year.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
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§ 07 — SIGNAL
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§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Today
65°F
Mostly Sunny
5 mph SW
Sat
61°F
Rain
5 mph SE
Sun
61°F
Heavy Rain
10 mph SE
Mon
59°F
Rain Showers Likely
0 to 5 mph W
Tue
57°F
Chance Rain Showers
5 mph W
Wed
57°F
Chance Rain Showers
0 to 5 mph W
Thu
60°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
5 mph NW