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ST. MICHAEL’S CATHEDRAL
FEATURED Port of Call
SITKA NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
SITKA, ALASKA
Snuggled between a mountain range known as the Three Sisters and Sitka Sound, this small town’s natural
beauty is nothing short of epic. In the shadow of snowcapped Mount Edgecumbe, Sitka also boasts wonderfully
preserved history and a thriving arts community. Founded by fur traders as New Archangel in 1799, Sitka was
acquired by the United States of America as the Alaska territory in 1867. Explore the onion-shaped domes and
gold-colored crosses of St. Michael’s Cathedral, a picturesque remnant of Sitka’s heritage. After absorbing centuries
of history at the Sitka History Museum, stroll the downtown’s numerous art galleries, shops and restaurants,
perhaps stopping for a locally made craft beer. Beneath a canopy of towering hemlock, spruce and cedar trees,
behold the 18 totems carved by Tlingit and Haida artists along the remarkable Totem Trail in Sitka National
Historical Park.
