Safety

Hypothermia

Sitka's damp, chilly climate increases your risk of hypothermia. Wear clothing that is water resistant and breathable, even in summer, or limit your time outdoors. Pay close attention to children, elderly people, and others who may be less able to regulate their body temperatures. If they start to shiver, it may be time to go somewhere warm and dry to recover.

 

Pet Safety

Your pets are welcome on the park trails. Wild plants and animals, nearby roads, and unfamiliar surroundings all pose a threat to your furry family members. Your pets also pose a threat to wildlife. Even the best-behaved pets leave a scent trail that can disturb other animals, and their waste may transmit disease. While in the park, you must keep your pet on a leash no more than six feet long and dispose of its waste in a trash can.

 

Brown Bears

Brown bears often visit the Indian River corridor to find food, especially when there are salmon in the water. Bears are most common in the park when people are not; scat, tracks, and other signs are proof that bears are around at dusk and dawn when people do not encounter them directly. Bears are wild animals and can treat people as threats. Know how to travel safely in bear country.

Last updated: November 6, 2021

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103 Monastery St.
Sitka, AK 99835

Phone:

907 747-0110

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