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	Sitka City and Borough, Alaska - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Sitka City and Borough is a borough located on the west side of Baranof Island in the Alexander Archipelago of the Pacific Ocean (part of the Alaska Panhandle), in the state of Alaska.
		Following their victory at the Battle of Sitka the Russians established a permanent settlement in the form of a fort, named "Novo-Arkhangelsk" (or "New Archangel," a reference to the largest city in the region where Baranov was born).
		Sitka was the site of the ceremony in which the Russian flag was lowered and the United States flag raised after Alaska was purchased by the United States in 1867 after the sea otter pelt trade died out.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sitka,_Alaska (1877 words)

	Air Station Sitka
		Sitka, with its population of approximately 8,000, is the largest community on the west coast of 1,607-square-mile Baranof Island.
		Sitka is centrally located on both water and air passages between the United States mainland and the Far East.
		Sitka was an anchorage for a navy ship from 1879 to 1897, host to a Marine Barracks from 1884 to 1912, locus for a naval hospital from 1904 to 1912, and home community to a naval radio station from 1907 to the early 1930s.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/sitka.htm (963 words)

	Sitka Alaska Travel Information- Fishing, Bed and Breakfast, Lodging, Charters, and AK Hotels
		Sitka was the seaside capital of Russian America and a visit here is like stepping back in time to the 18th century.
		Sitka is located on the west coast of Baranof Island fronting the Pacific Ocean, on Sitka Sound.
		Sitka was originally inhabited by a major tribe of Tlingits, who called the village "Shee Atika." It was discovered by the Russian Vitus Bering expedition in 1741, and the site became "New Archangel" in 1799.
	www.welcometoalaska.com /sitka.htm (1432 words)

	Sitka Alaska Bed and Breakfast, Sitka Alaska Lodging
		Sitka is absolutely beautiful and offers nearly all of the amenities and conveniences available elsewhere including an Alaska Marine Highway ferry terminal and an airport served by Alaska Airlines, a major west coast airline home based in Seattle.
		Sitka, the land of rainbows, is a photographer's, painter's and artist's paradise.
		Sitka Summer Music Festival: In June gifted musicians from around the world perform gather in Sitka to perform the best in professional chamber music in at scenic Harrigan Centennial Hall with its glass backdrop showcasing majestic snow-capped mountains, soaring bald eagles, and gliding fishing vessels; the setting is as unforgettable as the music.
	www.sitka-alaska-lodging.com /sitka-alaska-lodging.htm (1191 words)

	Sitka LEPC
		Sitka's economy is diverse with fishing, seafood processing, tourism, government, transportation, retail, and health services.
		The area airport is on the water on Japonski Island across the Sitka Channel from the city center.
		There are two facilities on the Sitka Channel that have a capacity of over seven million gallons of petroleum and are filled by barges creating a risk of spill in the channel.
	www.ak-prepared.com /serc/LEPC/Sitka.htm (355 words)

	SITKA SPRUCE
		Sitka spruce is an early pioneer species on the young Inceptisols and Entisols associated with glacial retreat and uplift from the sea.
		Sitka spruce seeds are disseminated by wind at a distance from one-half mile to 100 feet (Harris, 1990).
		The MOR of Sitka spruce grown in the United States is 5,700 and 10,200 psi for green and dry wood, respectively.
	www.forestry.auburn.edu /sfnmc/class/ss.html (2533 words)

	Sitka NHP: Administrative History (Chapter 2)
		Sitka was not close to the richest fur trading areas and increasingly was bypassed by the fur traders and trading companies.
		Sitka residents spearheaded an effort to reconstruct the cathedral on its original site, which by the 1960s was in the center of downtown Sitka.
		The 1980 census gave the population of Sitka as 7,803.
	www.nps.gov /sitk/adhi/adhi2g.htm (1713 words)

	Sitka - Overview (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Sitka is interested in investing and fundraising in all areas of healthcare and the life sciences.
		Sitka Health Fund VCT plc is pleased to announce the completion of a £500k investment in Omni Dental Sciences Ltd. Sitka was the sole investor in the funding round which will provide Omni Dental with additional funds to scale up its marketing and promotion for its key product lines.
		Its parent company, investment boutique Sitka, lists the attractions of the sector as: the growing demand for products and services from an ageing population; rising NHS spend; universities increasingly looking to exploit their intellectual property; scientific innovation; and the fact that health spending is always a priority – for governments and individuals.
	www.sitkapartners.com /print.html (6901 words)

	Sitka
		We anchored in the harbor at Sitka at 7:30.
		Sitka was the strongest Russian presence in North America.
		Actually, Jeff Davis was the name of the commanding American general stationed in Sitka at the time of the transfer of the city from Russian to American control.
	education.calumet.purdue.edu /vockell/alaska/Sitka.htm (1619 words)

	Sitka (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		As we arrived at Sitka, the sun was shining and the boats were out in the water in force.
		The relatively new suspension bridge which connects the main town of Sitka to a populated island which was only reachable by boat prior to the opening of the bridge.
		This was on the coastal shore of Sitka overlooking Mt. Edgecumbe.
	www.coping.org /travels/alaska/sitka/content.htm (695 words)

	Sitka Deer
		Sitka Black-tailed Deer inhabit Southeast Alaska and the north-coastal lands of British Columbia.
		Sitka Deer are found in the temperate, coniferous forests and in coastal rain forests.
		In summer Sitka Deer coats are chestnut or reddish-brown with white uneven spots, and in winter they loose their red highlights and are replaced by dark brownish gray coloration.
	www.sitka-deer.com (256 words)

	sitka rose
		Sitka roses are Rugosa or Turkestan roses, Rosa rugosa, and have no connection to Alaska except for fact that they thrive throughout the coastal and interior regions and are one of the best-loved perennials in Alaska's gardens.
		As I began my search of references to Sitka roses, I found that my curiosity was not new, and the legendary Sitka rose has been around for a long time.
		In 1898 Congress appropriated funds for the establishment of an experimental station in Sitka, but it was not until 1902 that actual work was begun.
	www.uaf.edu /salrm/gbg/pubs/sitkarose.html (1103 words)

	Alaska, Yukon & British Columbia Travel Guide [alaskan.com] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Sitka was the headquarters for the Russian-American Company which colonized and exploited their new found possession.
		Sitka was the site of the historic transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States, and the location of Alaska's first capital.
		Sitka's fortunes had ebbed to that of a small fishing hamlet, until the beginning of World War II brought a naval center to Japonski Island, with 30,000 military personnel and over 7,000 civilians.
	www.alaskan.com /bells/sitka.html (795 words)

	Welcome to Sitka's Web Site
		Sitka Center offers a high quality program which explores the relationship between fine arts, craft and natural science, in a setting inspiring inquiry and discovery for all ages.
		Sitka was founded in 1970 to provide the opportunity to study various forms of art, music and the ecology of the central Oregon Coast.
		The Sitka Center for Art and Ecology is dedicated to expanding the relationships between art, nature, and humanity through workshops, presentations, and individual research projects; and to maintain a facility appropriate to its needs that is in harmony with the unique coastal environment of Cascade Head.
	www.sitkacenter.org (223 words)

	Sitka Convention & Visitors Bureau:: Transportation
		Sitka is situated on Baranof Island on the outer waters of Alaska’s Inside Passage, and is accessible only by air and by sea.
		Sitka is also a popular port of call for most cruiselines that sail the Inside Passage.
		In Sitka, the terminal is open 2 hours prior to a ferry arrival and shortly after a ferry departure, (907)747-8737.
	www.sitka.org /transportation.html (491 words)

	Sitka Virtual Travel in 3289 images
		Sitka itself occupies a spot on the west side of the island.
		The O'Connell bridge crosses the water from downtown Sitka to Japonski Island where the community of Mount Edgecumbe and the airport are located.
		Sitka National Historical Park, called Totem Park by the locals, is in the southeast part of Sitka, and includes the site of Fort Shiskeenue.
	www.untraveledroad.com /USA/Alaska/Sitka.htm (288 words)

	Sitka Spruce (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Sitka spruce is the tallest conifer in North America.
		One of the most spectacular specimens of the Sitka spruce is found in the forest of the Carmanah Valley on Vancouver Island.
		Because of its high moisture requirements, the Sitka spruce occurs in the fog belt and along inlets and streams.
	www.domtar.com /arbre/english/p_epsit.htm (170 words)

	Sitka (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Today, their culture is still very much a part of Sitka life particularly from an artistic point of view.
		Sitkas rich historical past is well documented in two local museums and the National Historical Park.
		Sitka is a friendly, exciting and fascinating place to visit, with no limits on things to do and see-no doubt the reason Sitka has long been a favorite port of call for independent travelers as well as cruise ship passengers.
	alaskan.com /places/sitka.html (1017 words)

	sitka trails
		This trailhead is located seven miles north of Sitka on Halibut Point Road and.7 mile north of the ferry terminal.
		This trailhead is located about 6.5 miles north of Sitka on Halibut Point Road and about ¼ mile north of the Ferry Terminal on the right hand side of the road.
		The well-maintained trail is in Sitka spruce-western hemlock forest and parallels the shoreline of the Eastern Channel.
	www.fs.fed.us /r10/tongass/recreation/rec_facilities/sitkatrails.html (3292 words)

	Sitka on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Points of interest include Sitka National Historical Park, scene of a decisive battle (1804) between the Russians and the Tlingit; the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Michael (built 1844-48); and Castle Hill, site of the transfer of Alaska to the United States, which is commemorated by the annual Alaska Day Festival in October.
		Volume recovery, grade yield, and properties of lumber from young-growth Sitka spruce and western hemlock in southeast Alaska.
		Volvo Names Sitka Woman One of Nation's Three Top Hometown Heroes; Celebrity Judges to Honor Lisa Busch at March 24 Volvo for life Awards Ceremony in Times Square With a $50,000 Charitable Contribution; One Grand...
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/S/Sitka.asp (442 words)

	SITKA
		Sitka is located in southeastern Alaska on the outer coast of Baranof Island.
		There are close to 9,000 permanent residents in Sitka, and about 14 miles of paved roads in and around town.
		In the early 19th century, the Russians, interested primarily in developing a commercial fur trade from local sea otters, made Sitka the capital of Russian America.
	home.gci.net /~island/sitka.htm (251 words)

	Pfeiffer: Our Elderhostel in Sitka
		We arrived in Sitka in the late afternoon and were met by Karen Christner, the coordinator of our Elderhostel class and by Tom Schornak, Karen's assistant and his wife Gail.
		In 1912, with the encouragement of the Presbyterian Church, 12 Tlingits and one Haida founded in Sitka the "Alaska Native Brotherhood", ANB, a fraternal organization for the benefit of Alaska's native Americans and the protection of their rights.
		The ANB building, "Camp 1", is a green wooden structure in the old native quarter and ANB harbor, next to it, shelters the small craft of the native fishermen.
	home.earthlink.net /~pfeiffer/Sitka-3.htm (1750 words)

	AllRefer.com - Sitka, United States (U.S. Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		8,588), Sitka census div., SE Alaska, in the Alexander Archipelago, on Baranof Island; inc. 1971.
		There, in 1867, the United States officially took possession of Alaska from Russia, and Sitka remained the capital until 1900.
		Points of interest include Sitka National Historical Park, scene of a decisive battle (1804) between the Russians and the Native Americans; the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Michael (built 1844–48); and Castle Hill, site of the transfer of Alaska to the United States, which is commemorated by the annual Alaska Day Festival in October.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/S/Sitka.html (257 words)

	State Parks near Sitka
		Sitka, Alaska is located on Baranof Island, along the outer coast of Alaska's Inside Passage.
		The Sitka State Parks Office is also located at this park.
		Old Sitka State Historic Site is located within walking distance of the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry Terminal and the US Forest Service Starrigavan Campground.
	www.dnr.state.ak.us /parks/units/sitka.htm (723 words)

	Sitka - Whale, McClellan, Gilmore
		Sitka is located on the west side of Baranof Island on Sitka Sound.
		There is a pedestrian easement located in the center of the island, connecting the parcel to a more protected cove on the north shoreline, containing a dock available to the owner of this lot.
		The neighborhood is generally well protected from the swells and sea surges of Sitka Sound and the Pacific Ocean.
	www.dnr.state.ak.us /mhtlo/2003booklet/interbook/seast/whalemcclellangilmore/whalemcclellangilmore.htm (522 words)

	Sitka Spruce in Oregon on the Lewis and Clark Trail
		Sitka Spruce in Oregon on the Lewis and Clark Trail
		The Sitka Spruce, a species new to science, was described in detail by Meriwether Lewis on Tuesday, February 4, 1806:
		Klootchy Creek Giant - aka the Seaside Spruce- is a Sitka Spruce that stands 216 feet tall, measures 56 feet in circumference and has a crown that spreads 93 feet.
	lewisandclarktrail.com /section4/orcities/seaside/sitkaspruce.htm (244 words)

	Sitka, Alaska (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Hi and welcome to Historic Sitka one of Alaska`s most beautiful towns.A mild climate [for Alaska] makes Sitka a great place to live and visit.This is one of the best places to fish in the world.
		Sitka Convention and Visitors Bureau Hotels and motels, weather, culture and history, attractions, tours and activities, event calander, Sitka wildlife, fishing charters, shopping, resturants and vacation planner.
		Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Government for Alaskan Natives of Sitka.
	firsttravelweb.org /id28.htm (215 words)

	Sitka Bed and Breakfast - Sitka Alaska Lodging and Fishing Information \| Bed and Breakfast
		Whether your visit to Sitka is for business or pleasure, we want to help you maximize your time and will give diligent attention to assisting you with reservation requests for Sitka Summer Music Festival activities, sightseeing/wildlife tours, kayak rentals, and fishing charters.
		There is a shuttle bus from the airport and the ferry terminal that will deliver you to our door, but you will need a car to really discover Sitka.
		Parking is not a problem as we are located off the main streets of Sitka on a private road.
	www.eddystoneinn.com (614 words)

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