Sitka Ak, Harbor Mountain, Mt. Edgecumbe and St. Larzaria Island.

SITKA, ALASKA

Sitka's location was originally the home of the Tlingit people as far back as 10,000 years ago.

We drove the road that was built by the US Military during WWII  to the top of Harbor Mountain, elevation 7,600ft. Over 30,000 military service men were stationed in the Sitka area  during WW II.   

The views are dramatic of Mt. Edgecumbe.

No matter which way you look you are surrounded by a labyrinth of waterways.

As we near the summit the trees take on a different look. 

From the summit we can see St. Lazaria Island from a meadow of wild flowers.

The trunks of the Evergreen trees are thick, the branches curved and trees are short. The foliage is dense due to the elevation. 

The coastline is full of rocks and small islets.  Navigation would be very challenging.

Eliason Harbor home to a large fishing fleet. Pleasure boats
are scattered throughout.

The water is so still that it reflects the bottom of this old wooden  boat.

Just before sunset there is a silvery cast on the water silhouetting
the bow of an old classic fish boat.

In the final moments the sky glows a brilliant orange.