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November 19, 2009
Severe Winds Topple American Camp Flagpole
San Juan Island National Historical Park's 90-foot flagpole at American Camp was snapped in half Wednesday night as winds gusting to 80 mph swept the San Juan Islands in northwest Washington downing trees and cutting power to thousands of residents.

November 10, 2009
2009 Holiday Social Set for English Camp
Join San Juan Island National Historical Park staff and volunteers for the annual old-fashioned Holiday Social, tree-trimming and cookie potluck from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, December 5, at English Camp.

September 09, 2009
Prescribed Fire on Young Hill
National Park Service fire crews conducted several small successful prescribed fires on the south slope of English Camp’s Young Hill concluding the operation on Friday, September 18. The crews may return in the next two weeks to finish up the scheduled work.

August 14, 2009
Ken Burns National Parks Film to Preview at San Juan Community Theater
San Juan Islanders can view a 45-minute "sneak peek" of acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns' and Florentine Films’ new series THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA’S BEST IDEA in an exclusive showing at 7 p.m., Tuesday, September 8 in the Whittier Auditorium of the San Juan Community Theatre.

GMP Newsletter
GMP Newsletter
Learn about the park's upcoming 20-year plan.
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Final GMP/EIS
Read in-depth the final General Management Plan and Enivronmental Impact Statement
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Rear Adm. R. Lambert Baynes  

Did You Know?
British Rear Adm. R. Lambert Baynes immediately superseded Governor Douglas’s orders to land Royal Marines on San Juan Island, cautioning his captains only to fire if fired upon. “Tut, tut, no, no, the damned fools,” he was heard to say on first hearing of the standoff.
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Last Updated: September 10, 2009 at 13:56 EST