Sitka National Historical Park

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #77

How much do you really know about units of the National Park System? You may know more than you think! Test your knowledge with this latest Traveler quiz and trivia piece, #77.

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By Rebecca Latson - August 17th, 2024 4:07am

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #57

Time to start the New Year with a little test of your national parks knowledge. See how much you really know by taking the quiz before checking the answers.

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By Rebecca Latson - January 7th, 2023 5:45am

Hearing On Tribal Co-Management Of Federal Lands Leads To Domestic Energy Debate

A congressional hearing Tuesday into how best federal land-management agencies could tap Native American expertise for natural resource issues opened the door for Republicans to push for more oil and gas drilling and development of a national energy policy in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 8th, 2022 1:56pm

Turning A 25-Foot Sitka Spruce Log Into A Canoe

Two Tlingit artisans will be working in the coming weeks to turn a 25-foot-long Sitka spruce log into a traditional dugout 'work' canoe at Sitka National Historical Park.

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By Compiled From N... - September 21st, 2021 10:58am

Explore Ranger Programs At Sitka National Historical Park

Traveling to Alaska this summer? Consider putting Sitka National Historical Park on your agenda and take advantage of daily guided programs connecting visitors to the park’s natural and cultural resources.

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By NPT Staff - June 13th, 2017 3:00am

Sitka National Historical Park Eliminates All Visitor Fees

Visitors to Sitka National Historical Park in southeast Alaska can now see everything the park has to offer without paying a fee.

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By NPT Staff - April 24th, 2017 2:00am

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Raven/Shark Totem Pole Returning To Sitka National Historical Park

The original 19th century Raven/Shark Pole has returned to Sitka National Historical Park after being on display at the Anchorage Museum for 30 years.

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By NPT Staff - January 27th, 2017 3:00am

Traditional Tlingit Dugout Canoe Being Carved At Sitka National Historical Park

An art generations old is on display at Sitka National Historical Park in Alaska, where master craftsmen are turning a giant red cedar log into a 25-foot-long Tlingit dugout canoe.

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By NPT Staff - February 19th, 2016 2:30am

National Park Service Fires Highly Valued Superintendent For Refusing New Job

A national park superintendent who was highly valued for her performance and skills has been fired by the National Park Service for refusing to accept a job 500 miles away from her home and family.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 22nd, 2016 4:40pm

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New Totem Pole Being Carved At Sitka National Historical Park

One of the poles along Totem Trail fell on August 10th. It was a gentle fall though under the direct supervision of Chief of Maintenance Mike Trainor. Closing that portion of the pathway all morning to passing foot traffic, visitors were still able to watch the procedure from the diminishing shoreline; if they were willing to stand in the rain as the tide came in.

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By NPT Staff - September 15th, 2015 9:46am

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