Description

Sitka National Historical Park holds two histories at once — and this guide puts both in your hands before you set foot on the trail.

Ranger PamPaw’s Guide to Sitka National Historical Park covers the 1804 Battle of Sitka, the Kiks.adi Tlingit who defended this ground, 18 totem poles carved by Tlingit and Haida artists that line the coastal rainforest trail, and the restored Russian Bishop’s House — one of the oldest surviving Russian colonial structures in North America. Whether you arrive by cruise ship with two hours or by ferry with a full day, this guide tells you where to go, what to look for, and why it matters.

12-page PDF. Includes: Note from Ranger PamPaw · Quick Facts · Full history · Touring the park and trails · Planning your visit · Why It Matters · NPS park map · Further exploration resources.