アレクサンダー諸島周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ14

At the Alaska Raptor Center, you can observe various species of birds of prey up close. Highlights include the various species of eagles, especially bald eagles. The zookeepers are happy to answer visitors' questions. Accessible by bus or a half-hour walk from Sitka. Admission is $16 per person.

Not far from the harbor, you can visit this beautiful cathedral. Its spire is unmissable and well worth a visit.

The histories of the Russian people, the Aleut people they brought with them, and the Tlingit people indigenous to this land are all inextricably entwined. This trail leads you through the forest to a small, humble memorial that commemorates the Russian and Aleut people who died here while fighting the Tlingit people, the original occupants of this land.

The Totem Trail winds through the forest behind the Southeast Alaska Indian Cultural Center. The trail itself is wide and easy, with stately totem poles posted at intervals. You may want to do a bit of exploring here, as sometimes backtracking along your route will let you see a few more totem poles.

Sawmill Creek Road offers an off-road walking path along much of its length, taking you close to the shore and turning the Thimbleberry Lake and Heart Lake trail into a loop.

The Balls Lake Trail loops around the north end of the lake, then connects with the Eagles Nest Campground, before returning to the Balls Lake Picnic Area. You can start and end this hike from either the picnic area or the campground. Rubber boots or other waterproof footwear may be a good idea on this hike; parts of the trail are often quite wet. Watch for waterfowl on the lake, bald eagles in the trees, and terrestrial animals like black bears and black-tailed deer.

The histories of the Russian people, the Aleut people they brought with them, and the Tlingit people indigenous to this land are all inextricably entwined. This trail leads you through the forest to a small, humble memorial that commemorates the Russian and Aleut people who died here while fighting the Tlingit people, the original occupants of this land.

Keep an eye out for spawning salmon in the river under the bridge. The runs tend to be strongest in July and August; if you visit far outside that time, you might not see many fish. Any time you see a river full of fish in Alaska, make sure you keep an eye out for bears as well. They can't resist the allure of such a rich, readily available food source.