Sitka, Alaska, is a city and borough situated on Baranof Island in the Alexander Archipelago. It is known for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and diverse wildlife. Sitka was originally inhabited by the Tlingit people and later became the capital of Russian America in 1808. | Kirsten Young

The John O'Connell Bridge. The bridge connects the town of Sitka on Baranof Island to the Airport and Coast Guard Station on Japonski Island. So nice to have this bridge to go across to where I work every week. #islandlife #followers #nonfollowers #oconnellbridge | Esther Javier-Schmitt

Baranof Cross Island Trail - Alchetron, the free social encyclopedia

Baranof Island, one of my favorite bear viewing places in Alaska! #bears #alaska #wildlife #juneau #alaskalife #tongass #sitka | Niebrugge Images

CJ & STEVIE D | Outdoor Adventure Travel on Instagram: "We currently live in Alaska, and while it’s ALL beautiful, these 3 towns absolutely blew us away…😮‍💨🏔️ 📌 If you’re planning a trip (or dreaming of one), SAVE this! 1. SITKA 🌲 Located on Baranof Island in Southeast Alaska, Sitka is only accessible by plane or ferry — and it feels like its own world. Mountains drop straight into the ocean, bald eagles are everywhere, and the wildlife is unreal. What to do: hike through the Tongass rainfo