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	The 113-acre Sitka National Historical Park is in the community of Sitka on Baranof Island in Alaska’s Inside Passage. Accessibility: Sitka is accessible by plane or boat. There is commercial airline service to Sitka through Alaska Airlines and several smaller operators, and it is also a port of call for Alaska Marine Highway System ferries and cruise ships. The park is within walking distance of downtown Sitka. History: The area was established as a public park in 1890, making it Alaska’s oldest federally designated park. It became a national monument in 1910 to commemorate the 1804 Battle of Sitka, which was the last major conflict between the indigenous Tlingit Indians and the Russians. It was designated a national historical park in 1972. Unique features: One of the park’s most well known features is the two-mile Totem Loop Trail, which features a collection of Northwest Coast totem poles. These totem poles were donated by villages throughout Southeast Alaska, and brought to Sitka in 1905 by Alaska’s District Governor John Brady. Also in the park is the Russian Bishop’s House, which is one of only three surviving examples of Russian colonial architecture in North America. The Visitor Center/Southeast Alaska Indian Cultural Center offers visitors the opportunity to watch Tlingit artisans at work. Temperature: Summer temperatures range from the high 50s to high 60s. Winter temperatures range from the high teens to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Activities and attractions: There are plenty of opportunities to soak up history in this park, with attractions such as the Tlingit fort and battlefield and the Memorial to the Russian Midshipmen. Tours are available of the Russian Bishop’s House, and visitors can observe, interact and learn from the artisans at the Visitor Center/Southeast Alaska Indian Cultural Center. A stroll along the scenic Totem Loop Trail offers an up-close look at the striking designs and colors of traditional Tlingit totem poles. Fees: Visitor Center: $4 per person Russian Bishop’s House: $4 per person $15 annual pass grants entry Sitka hotels
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