• American Camp prairie and Mount Finlayson.

    San Juan Island

    National Historical Park Washington

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    The American Camp visitor center will be open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily through Friday, June 2. Grounds are open sunrise to 11 p.m. The English Camp visitor center opens June 2. Grounds are open 8 a.m. to sunset. More »

Red Alder

red alder leaves
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Red alder
(Alnus rubra)

The trunks of the red alder are often covered with lichens in color patterns that suggest the mottled trunks of birch. The leaves are sharply toothed, and often shiny above. 

Where in the park: English Camp parking lot, Jakle's Lagoon.

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

George E. Pickett, a West Pointer and Mexican War veteran, was the first U.S. commander on San Juan Island. He would resign his commission on San Juan and go on to lead his Confederate division in the climatic charge that bears his name at the Battle of Gettysburg.