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St Lazaria Island

This 65 acre volcanic island, 15 miles southwest of Sitka was made a wildlife refuge in 1909 for the half million seabirds that breed here. Boat charters are available in Sitka for viewing the many species of birds, including puffins, murres, rhinoceros auklets, eagles, and storm petrels.

May and June are the best times to visit. For information, contact Refuge Manager, Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.

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Location: 2355 Kachemak Bay Dr 101, Sitka Alaska 99835 Telephone 907-235-6546

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Alaska Events Are:
Christmas in Ice North Pole continuing thru December 31
Great Alaska Beer & Barley Wine Festival Anchorage January 15 thru January 16
Blues Train Anchorage continuing thru September 27
National Wildlife Refuge Week Kodiak continuing thru September 25
International Film Festival Anchorage December 4 thru December 17

Other upcoming events include:
Nutcracker Ballet Fairbanks continuing thru December 6
Alyeska WinterFest Anchorage February 5 thru February 7
Winter Solstice Celebration Fairbanks December 21
Winter Festival North Pole December 5 thru December 6
Christmas in Ice North Pole continuing thru December 31

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