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Battles and Bears- A story of Sitka's History visit to the Fortress of the Bear.

Battles and Bears- A story of Sitka's History visit to the Fortress of the Bear.

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Battles and Bears- A story of Sitka's History visit to the Fortress of the Bear.

Sitka comes alive on this unique tour exploring a 19th century battlefield and a brown bear sanctuary.

Sitka National Historical Park honors the Battle of 1804, the last major conflict between Russians and Alaska natives, Explore and step back into time as you hear the tails. While visiting the Fortress of the Bear you will see rescued brown bears, learn of the interaction of the brown bear in modern times , the conflicts with their human neighbors.

Travel back in time at your first stop as you learn how a Tlingit native attack on the first Russian settlement near Sitka led to this pivotal clash between two vastly different cultures. You may take a guided walk to the 1804 native fort and battlefield site or instead explore the park's museum exhibits and visit with Rangers and local artisans displaying their craft. Back aboard a deluxe motor coach enjoy your narrated drive to a non-profit rescue center for brown bear cubs, Fortress of the Bear. Today battles of a different nature take

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4
  Duration: Hours: 2.25

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Cost Per Person (Adult)

Tour Cost: $76.00

Tax/Other Fees: $9.00

Total Cost: $85.00

Cost Per Person (Child)

Tour Cost: $67.00

Tax/Other Fees: $8.00

Total Cost: $75.00

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