With its rich Russian history, the city of Sitka has long captivated my imagination. Before my visit, I wondered how much of its Russian influence is still visible today.
I didn’t have to wander too far to discover the …

I was nursing a beer at Victoria’s Pour House in downtown Sitka. Behind me loomed a large sign, gong attached, inscribed with these words:
“If you touch it, and it makes a sound, Be prepared to buy a round.”...

