Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park, Sitka

A National historical park in Sitka Alaska with a lot of historical significance. It has a lot of cultural information about the original indigenous tribes called Tlingit. A lot of exhibits of totem poles and it provides information about the battle of Sitka - a conflict between the Tlingit and the Russians. There’s a nice forest trail from this park going to the Alaska Raptor rehabilitation center. It’s about 1/3 miles apart about 10 minutes walk. Beautiful trail with a lot of trees, a river and a bridge. There’s warning signs for bear activities but we didn’t see one when we were hiking. Overall a nice place to visit if you’re in Sitka.

I have visited MANY National Parks and National Historical Parks. While this one obviously has many beautiful totems and some cultural items to see, I was underwhelmed. The totem displays were amazing in one room, but other than that, there’s only one other small room of things to see. Not much. And nothing in the front lobby to commemorate your visit there. This is the very first time I’ve ever visited a National site that didn’t offer even a small gift shop where you can purchase a patch or sticker or something. I didn’t even see a place to make a donation to go towards the park. I still want to give 4 stars because the park was clean and the totems were beautifully displayed. I do still recommend that everyone visit because visiting these National sites is important in learning about our history, other cultures, wildlife and the natural homes. Everyone should try it!