Sitka field notes
Practical walking advice from someone who lives here.
2026-05-12 · 6 min
First Day in Sitka: A Local's Walking Plan
How to see Castle Hill, the cathedral, and totems without rushing — in one afternoon on foot.
2026-04-28 · 5 min
Half-Day Sitka for Cruise Passengers
Dock to downtown and back with time for coffee, totems, and the harbor — no taxi required.
2026-03-15 · 8 min
Tlingit Heritage in Sitka: A Brief, Respectful Primer
Sheet'ká, clan houses, and why totem poles are documents — not decorations.