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This is Sitka

Discover this unique Alaskan town, where the fish is fresh, culture is celebrated and wilderness beckons steps from your door.

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Hike, fish, kayak and explore the pristine landscape of Sitka Sound, teeming with life. Experience vibrant cultures that have thrived here for millennia.

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Sitting on a camera roll full of Sitka photos? Put them to work! The 2026 Visit Sitka Photo Contest is officially open, and no, you don’t need to be a professional photographer to enter. Phone photos? Absolutely. Lucky timing? We love to see it. That one photo you’ve been showing everyone for three years? This is its moment. Submit your best... read more

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Sitting on a camera roll full of Sitka photos? Put them to work!

The 2026 Visit Sitka Photo Contest is officially open, and no, you don’t need to be a professional photographer to enter. Phone photos? Absolutely. Lucky timing? We love to see it. That one photo you’ve been showing everyone for three years? This is its moment.

Submit your best shots taken in Sitka, on Baranof Island or around Sitka Sound for a chance to win:

▪️ 1st place: $500
▪️ 2nd place: $250
▪️ 3rd place: $125

Submitting is quick and easy, and entries are open through December 1, 2026. There are a few rules and photo requirements, you can find the full details and submit your photos at the link in our bio!

📸 Photo above by dixon.hoover chosen as last years 1st place winner!

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