Sitka National Historical Park will be hosting a B.A.R.K. Ranger and dog walker appreciation event on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 2 pm. The event will take place on the front lawn of the Visitor Center near the lower parking lot.
Socialized dogs on leashes (6 ft leash or shorter) and their walkers are welcome to participate in a short “Induction Ceremony" in which the dogs will promise, with the assistance of their humans, to always follow the rules of the B.A.R.K. Ranger Code. The rules are as follows:
Bag your waste.
Always wear a leash that is 6 ft or shorter (not retractable).
Respect Wildlife.
Know where to go.
Dogs participating in the ceremony will be given a special B.A.R.K. Ranger Badge (dog tag) after the ceremony. An activity booklet will be available for kids. Photographs will be taken, with their human’s consent, to be posted on the park’s social media page. We look forward to spending time giving some appreciation to the furry friends and their humans, who do such a wonderful job keeping the trails clean and pleasant for everyone.
Dog walkers are asked to maintain a 6 ft. physical distance from others during this event. Please bring a mask in case it becomes too crowded to sustain that distance.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
