San Juan Island National Historical Park

The sun sets on the American Camp parade grounds
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.
Map showing location of park.
A map of the Mitchell Hill Trail Network highlighting trail closures
Pile Burning and Hazard Fuels Work to Begin at San Juan Island National Historical Park
San Juan Island National Historical Park will begin controlled pile burning and hazardous fuels removal the week of April 6 in two areas of the park to reduce wildfire risk. Operations will be led by Olympic Interagency Fire Management personnel.
a sun setting behind historic parade grounds
Photo by NPS Photo/Gary Tarleton
people visiting a historic building
Photo by NPS Photo/Gary Tarleton
a historic cannon being fired
Photo by NPS Photo/Gary Tarleton
flowers in bloom
Photo by NPS Photo/Gary Tarleton
a sandy beach and blue sky
Photo by NPS Photo/Gary Tarleton