If you aren’t out on the water enjoying a day of fishing with Angling Unlimited, here are some local activities to keep you busy.
The Fortress of the Bears
“Experience Fly Fishing in untouched fresh waters under the towering Sitka Spruce and Hemlock trees of the Tongass National Forest for Salmon, Trout, Char and Steelhead” www.flyfishsitka.com
“The majority of this pristine marine wilderness is fringed by poorly-charted reefs and vast kelp forests – places that are best explored up-close, by sea kayak. Much of this environment is inaccessible by any other means. Quite simply, there is no better place in the world for sea kayaking.” www.kayaksitka.com
“It is the mission of Sitka Trail Works, Inc. to contribute to the over-all health of the community through the development, maintenance and promotion of a comprehensive trail system in the Sitka area.” www.sitkatrailworks.org
“Sitka is easy to see by bike and has been certified by The League of American Cyclists. The historic downtown area, with its many visitor attractions, is compact and accessible. Sitka’s paved roads extend about seven miles in either direction along the coastline.” www.yellowjerseycycles.com
“From drysuit diving in some of the most beautiful waters in the world to hiking in the largest temperate rainforest, Island Fever Diving and Adventures offers a wide variety of excursions including dive charters, snorkeling, biking, hiking, birding, and photography.” www.islandfeverdiving.com
“Golf – 7 Days a Week – Tee-off – 8am until 6pm” www.seamountaingolf.com
“Harris Aircraft Services, based in Sitka, Alaska, offers runway to runway flight services as well as chartered float plane flights in and out of our beautiful remote mountain lakes and pristine bays.” www.harrisaircraft.com
“On Sitka Tribal Tours, history is a living thread from the past to the present.” www.sitkatours.com
“All of our day cruises are thoughtfully designed to provide our guests with the best means possible to view and learn about the wilderness and wildlife of Southeast Alaska, and provide insight into the human history & cultures of the people who live here.” www.allenmarinetours.com
“The Alaska Raptor Center has become Alaska’s foremost bald eagle hospital and educational center, as well as one of the state’s premier visitor attractions.” www.alaskaraptor.org
“A 501 (c)3 non-profit education and rescue center with an exquisite three-quarter acre habitat for orphaned Brown Bear cubs complete with covered viewing areas. Also home to the Sawmiill Farm.” www.fortressofthebear.org
“The New Archangel Dancers mission is to promote and encourage interest in Alaska’s Russian History and culture through sharing of ethnic folk dance and song.” www.newarchangeldancers.com
“The Sitka Sound Science Center is dedicated to increasing understanding and awareness of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems of the Gulf of Alaska through education and research.” www.sitkasoundsciencecenter.org
“The Museum’s collection has been called a jewel in the crown of Alaska ethnographic collections.” http://www.museums.state.ak.us/sheldon_jackson/sjhours.html
“Known as the only museum in Sitka that contains elements of all of Sitka’s history,the Sitka Historical Museum is packed with displays, photographs, andartifacts from Sitka’s Tlingit, Russian, and American history. This is a great first stop for travelers to orient themselves to Sitka.” www.sitkahistory.org