National Historical Park · AK
The National Park Service lists 17 things to do at Sitka National Historical Park. 17 have no extra fee, 16 need no reservation, and 11 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
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Become a Junior Ranger! Learn about Tlingit culture, the rainforest, Russian American history, and the coastal environment. You'll earn an official badge so that you will not forget how important you are to the National Park Service.
Year-round Pets allowed
The intertidal zone is full of variety, and when the tide is out there are tidepools and wide flats to explore.
15 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
Learn about Tlingit culture and way of life through historical and contemporary ceremonial objects. Observe demonstrating artists in the wood, regalia, or metalworking studios or outdoors at the carving shed.
1-4 Hours Year-round
Find evidence of Sitka's distant past in outcrops of bedrock. These large pieces of graywacke are sedimentary rocks formed beneath the ocean, lifted up by tectonic forces, and weathered by ice and water.
10 Minutes Pets allowed
Fishing is a popular tradition in Sitka. Fish responsibly, follow regulations, and have a license when necessary. Be aware that bears share fishing grounds in the park and know what to do to keep yourself and the bears safe.
Summer Pets allowed
When you bend down low and examine the forest floor you find a lot of variety, and even some drama! Low-growing plants, fungi, moss, lichens, insects, banana slugs, cones, and more go about their business beneath the trees.
15 Minutes Spring, Summer, Fall Pets allowed
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As berries ripen, they dot Sitka's greenery with bright reds, luminous oranges, and muted blues and grays. Enjoy their colors and shapes as you walk through the park.
15 Minutes Summer Pets allowed
The estuary, shores and forests of Sitka NHP are excellent places to watch birds that are migrating through in the spring and fall. We also boast a fabulous array of birds that are hardy enough to stay all year around.
1-3 Hours Spring, Summer, Fall Pets allowed
Ranger-led programs are a great way to learn more about the park and history of Southeast Alaska.
15-60 Minutes Summer Pets allowed
Artists demonstrate traditional Tlingit and Haida forms of carving, weaving, beading, and metalworking. Many of the things they create have ceremonial uses.
15-60 Minutes Summer
Craft Demonstrations
Search for the usual suspects, such as bumblebees and hummingbirds, among the park's flowers, but don't forget to hunt for less obvious pollinators like hoverflies and slugs. You can find a lot to observe in different habitats.
15 Minutes Spring, Summer, Fall Pets allowed
A historic trail lined with Haida and Tlingit totem poles passes through classic Southeast Alaska temperate rainforest to the site of the Battle of 1804.
30-90 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
The Russian Bishop's House is one of only four surviving examples of Russian colonial architecture in North America. Built in 1843, it served as the residence of Orthodox bishops and clergy for over 120 years.
20-60 Minutes Spring, Summer, Fall
The historic landmarks in Sitka are portals in time to significant events in Alaska history. Locations of battles and fort sites, churches, schools, military installations and more provide us with a glimpse into the rich and diverse past of Sitka, and its…
1-4 Hours Year-round Reservation required
Watch an 18-minute film for an overview of the Russian Bishop's House and the history of Saint Innocent's efforts to reconcile Tlingit and Russians.
18-18 Minutes
Salmon are easily observed from the bridge over Indian River when they spawn each summer and fall. Strong ties bind them to the people, plants, and animals of Sitka.
15 Minutes Summer, Fall Pets allowed
Watch a 15-minute film for an overview of Tlingit, Russian, and American history in and around the park.
15-15 Minutes
Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Sitka. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.
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