• Mt. Baker from American Camp prairie

    San Juan Island

    National Historical Park Washington

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    The American Camp visitor center is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The English Camp contact station is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Grounds at both units are open from dawn to 11 p.m. These hours remain in effect through September 2. More »

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    The Washington State Department of Transportation (WDOT) has posted the link below for both northbound and southbound detours around the collapsed Skagit River Bridge on Intertstate 5. More »

Low Oregon Grape

low oregon grape
 

Low Oregon grape
(Berberis aquifolium)

These leathery, prickly leaflets remind one of holly leaves, but are no relation. The pearly blue berries are edible.

Where in the park: Many areas around both Camps.

Learn more:

King County Native Plant Guide

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orca

Orca whales are far and away the biggest attraction in the San Juan Islands and most especially on San Juan Island's western shore, from Lime Kiln Point State Park to American Camp. More...