Gorgeous natural scenes are part of your experience during your visits to Sitka’s Alaska Raptor Center, Sitka National Historical Park, and St. Michael’s Church. Majestic snow-capped mountains sit alongside the seaside community. You’ll notice the forested islands along the coastline, Victorian-styled homes, the impressive Mount Edgecumbe (weather permitting), and the remnants of Russian heritage, like onion-shaped domes, during your scenic motorcoach rides. Discover a sanctuary for injured raptors at the Alaska Raptor Center. It rescues and rehabilitates bald eagles, hawks, owls and other birds of prey. The Flight Training Center provides them the chance to regain their flight abilities. You’ll have the opportunity to see them soar as you listen to your guide explain the Center’s mission. You’ll stroll in the swamp-like muskeg soil and alpine meadow where most of Alaska's bird, plant and wild berries thrive. Spruce and hemlock tower overhead as you walk the scenic coastal trails of Sitka National Historical Park. Stately Tlingit and Haida totem poles lead you through the expansive forest. Here you’ll learn about the Russian traders, the villages of the indigenous people, the rainforest ecosystem, and local plant and animal life. Your walk takes you along the harbor's shoreline to St. Michael’s Cathedral. At the end of the tour, you have the option to explore more of Sitka or stay downtown.