The “Ghosts of Historic Sitka” tour explores the grim and ghastly tales that center around the many cultures that comprise Sitka’s past. Journey with Haunted Sitka through the back passages of town on this 90 minute relaxed walking tour.
The Sitka Maritime Heritage Society is a non-profit dedicated to preserving maritime heritage and sharing that legacy with the public especially youth. We offer tours to educate guests on Sitka’s rich maritime heritage. We are also restoring a historic building as a maritime heritage center and working boat space.
Sitka Trail Works, Inc. is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to the development, maintenance, and promotion of Sitka area trails. Occasional guided hikes, maps, volunteer trail maintenance, and special events are offered throughout the summer.
Sitka Walking Tours offers daily public and private guided tours of town. The perfect way to get a snapshot of Sitka from a local perspective. Discover what Sitka has to offer: Tlingit culture, Russian history, the fishing industry, and so much more. Whether you are in town for few hours, for a week, or for a lifetime Sitka Walking Tours will show you a side of Sitka that will fascinate and inspire.
Guided walking tour of local businesses and locally made products. Learn about Sitka’s rich history from both Tlingit and Russian perspectives. This walking tour is accessible for the disabled. Groups of less than six are preferred.
Tongass Treks brings you unforgettable small-group and customizable private day hikes on the trails surrounding Sitka. All hikes include transportation to and from the trailhead, a knowable local guide to show you the way, and bear and wilderness safety to make for a worry-free trek!
Situated on the outer coast of the Gulf of Alaska, the Sitka Ranger District encompasses Baranof Island and part of Chichagof Island. The road system provides access to numerous miles of hiking trails, while access to the outer coast provides great opportunities for backcountry hiking, camping, dry cabins, whale watching and fishing. The Mount Edgecumbe Volcanic Field is another unique feature found on this district.