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 heart of that dominance: St. Michael’s Cathedral, Alaska’s most famous Russian orthodox church, located in the […]
Sitka
Scenic Sitka
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.” Pub visitors beware: patrons of the establishment take this warning seriously. No tom foolery here. If […]