Discover Sitka’s forest stories on this immersive self-guided walking tour. Download the tour to your Apple or Android smartphone and explore at your own pace as local foresters share the rich history and ecology of Sitka’s remarkable forests. Learn how the area’s Indigenous peoples have long relied on the forest, discover how the Russians used its resources, explore the history of the pulp mill era, and hear how the forest continues to shape the lives of those who call Sitka home. Familiarize yourself with this coastal temperate rainforest as you walk beneath towering Sitka Spruce and Western Hemlock, passing beaches, an estuary, and a river while discovering the complex ecosystem of Southeast Alaska. Experience the sights, sounds, and stories that make Sitka’s forest history truly unforgettable.