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Expert Review of Sitka National Historical Park

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Beach Review of Sitka National Historical Park

Away Travel Expert: Christine Loomis

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• Established in 1910 to commemorate the 1804 Battle of Sitka between Alaska Natives and Europeans, this 113-acre area is Alaska's oldest federally designated park.
• One of the highlights of the park is the collection of totem poles—native carvings that tell stories about a clan's history or ancestry. To learn the most about these fascinating works of art and culture, sign up for a ranger-led Carved History Walk.
• Among the park's habitats are estuary, river, and marine intertidal shoreline. Visit mid-July to September and you may see salmon swimming up the Indian River to spawn.