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.
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
