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San Juan Island National Historical Park Griffin Bay with Turtleback Ridge in background from American Camp's prairie.
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San Juan Island National Historical Park
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San Juan Island is the second largest island in the archipelago of the same name, which is located in the Strait of Georgia between Vancouver Island in British Columbia and the U.S. mainland.

The island is served by Washington State Ferries, several private cruise and shuttle craft and three air carriers. Greyhound bus and Amtrak provide service to Mount Vernon, where passengers can take local transit or taxis to Anacortes. One airport shuttle carries passengers from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport directly to the terminal several times a day. Another offers rides to and from the island once a day.

For detailed information about transportation options and directions, please click on the  links above. 

 
ferry in the islands
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One of the best ways to enjoy the scenery in the San Juan Islands is from the deck of the ferry.
 Young Hill from the English Camp cemetery
Young Hill
The Young Hill trail is one of the most popular in the park, but should not be taken lightly.
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Bluff trail at American Camp
The bluffs at American Camp
The prairie walks are among the most popular hiking trails in the park
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Did You Know?
The island marble butterfly was once thought extinct until it was spotted on the American Camp prairie in 1998. The park, in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service actively monitors the butterfly.
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Last Updated: September 25, 2010 at 12:50 MST