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Sitka National Historic Park
On a recent trip to Sitka, Alaska I visited the Sitka National Historic Park and photographed a display sign that caught my eye, given recent events in Europe. There was some talk around town about how close Alaska was to Russia. Two islands in the Bering strait owned by the respective countries are only ~2.5 miles apart.
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Terry Allen
on March 29, 2022Many thanks everyone for your nice comments!
geoghanart
on March 29, 2022Interesting and nicely captured.
TruImages
on March 29, 2022Nice shot and interesting info!
Greg&Rose Photography
on March 28, 2022Yes interesting place to visit and see Russian heritage
Gene Hyder
on March 28, 2022Excellent shot.
fotoeffects
on March 28, 2022Not a very comforting sign, given recent events in Europe.
WildeLifePhotography
on March 28, 2022Nice shot. I think few people realize how close the two continents are.
Judith Sparhawk
on March 28, 2022Sobering thought...it's hard to imagine Russia turning its eyes this way, but you never know. I remember all the historic Russian influences we saw in Alaska.
Kevin Poynor
on March 28, 2022Great shot and information. Current circumstances in the Ukraine put that information board into some kind of perspective.
Lgood
on March 28, 2022I'm glad you shared this with us Terry. I knew how close they are, but this really brings it close to our hearts. I'm looking forward to more of your images.