3. Sitka, Alaska
The first people who ever lived on these grounds were the Tlingit people, about 10,000 years ago. They called this place Shee Atika (meaning “people from the outside of Shee). Probably they were referring to the fact that they were not living on nearby Barnof Island.
Now, if you want to visit the town of Sitka, you should know that this place is only accessible by plane or boat. Unfortunately, you can’t access it by car, and this can make a trip here somewhat troublesome.
During 1799, Russians settled in Sitka and established a fur trading post. Later on, the place became the capital of Russian America. In 1867, America purchased Alaska from Russia, and today, every year on October 18th (Alaska Day), there is a whole ceremony of lowering the Russian flag and raising the American one.
Besides kayaking, hiking, and whale watching, the city of Sitka has many other activities to offer. You can visit the Sitka National Historical Park and learn more about the history of the Tlingit people and the history of the Russian occupation. Also, the Russian Bishop’s House is a national landmark that you should not miss if you visit Sitka.
