• Mt. Baker from American Camp prairie

    San Juan Island

    National Historical Park Washington

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    The American Camp Visitor Center is closed Thanksgiving Day, re-opening Friday. Winter hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday. The English Camp Visitor Center is closed for the winter. Grounds at both units are open from dawn to 11 p.m. daily. More »

Columbia black-tail deer

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Mandy Lee
 

This is the largest land mammal in the San Juans, and native to the islands. Note their large, sensitive ears and tails—black on top and white underneath. They can be spotted almost anywhere in the park and on roadsides (and in local gardens). Be careful as you round the curves; if one crosses the road, one or two may follow.

Park Status: Common. Resident. Native.

Did You Know?

Colour Sgt. John Prettyjohn

English Camp's Colour Sgt. John Prettyjohn was awarded the Victoria Cross (Great Britain's highest award for valor)for his actions during the Battle of Inkerman during the Crimean War.