Discover Sitka
12 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Alaska Raptor Center
A rehabilitation center for injured birds, offering up-close opportunities to photograph eagles, owls, and other raptors.
Sitka Sound
A body of water known for whale watching, providing opportunities to capture marine wildlife like humpback whales.
Herring Cove Trail
A scenic trail with waterfalls, offering opportunities for landscape photography and capturing the natural beauty of the area.
Sitka National Historical Park / Totem Park
A historic park featuring totem poles, a museum, and a scenic trail where visitors can see wildlife such as bald eagles and capture the cultural significance of the area.
Bear Mountain Falls
A scenic waterfall accessible via a short hike off the Herring Cove Trail, great for capturing natural beauty.
Russian Bishop's House
A historic house that showcases Russian architecture and offers insights into Sitka's cultural past. It is one of the few remaining Russian-era buildings in Alaska.
Old Sitka
A historic site located north of Sitka, commemorating the early Russian settlement and offering insights into Alaska's past.
John O'Connell Bridge
A scenic bridge offering views of the surrounding waters and landscape, ideal for capturing the town's connection to the sea.
University of Alaska Southeast Campus
A scenic campus with views of the surrounding mountains and waterways, offering opportunities for landscape photography.
Sitka Spruce Park
A scenic park with beautiful spruce trees, offering opportunities for nature photography.
Sitka Naval Operating Base (WWII Era)
Historically significant for its role in World War II, though not a primary photography location unless visiting for historical context.
Sitka Sound Science Center
An educational center with interactive exhibits and sometimes offers views of the surrounding area, though not primarily a photography location.