San Juan Island National Historical Park
San Juan Island is well known for its splendid vistas, saltwater shores, quiet woodlands, orca whales and one of the last remaining native prairies in the Puget Sound/Northern Straits region. But it was also here in 1859 that the United States and Great Britain nearly went to war over possession of the island, the crisis ignited by the death of a pig.
San Juan Island is served by Washington State Ferries, several private cruise and shuttle craft and two air carriers (one of which has both land and seaplane service). The Washington State Ferries terminal is 85 miles north of Seattle and 90 miles south of Vancouver, BC in Anacortes, WA.
- Arts and Culture
- Cultural Demonstrations
- Biking
- Food
- Picnicking
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Hiking
- Hunting and Gathering
- Gathering and Foraging
- Living History
- Reenactments
- Historic Weapons Demonstration
- First Person Interpretation
- Paddling
- Kayaking
- Junior Ranger Program
- Swimming
- Saltwater Swimming
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Gift Shop and Souvenirs
- Architecture and Building
- Arts
- Photography
- Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite
- Farming and Agriculture
- Forts
- Military
- Monuments and Memorials
- Native American Heritage
- Wars and Conflicts
- Colonial/European Contact Conflicts
- Women's History
- Animals
- Birds
- Fire
- Forests and Woodlands
- Coniferous Forests
- Deciduous Forests
- Geology
- Grasslands
- Prairies
- Meadows
- Night Sky
- Oceans
- Whales
- Scenic Views
- Trails
- Unique Species
- Endangered
Sunset at American Camp
The sun sets on the American Camp parade grounds
English Camp Barracks
Visitors come from all over the world to explore English Camp
Encampment
Reenactors fire a cannon at Encampment
English Camp Formal Garden
The formal garden in bloom
Grandma's Cove
Grandma's Cove is a popular spot for park visitors