A shopper browses the Discover Your Northwest shelves in the American Camp visitor center. DYNW is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the National Park Service, the US Forest Service, and other public land agencies provide high quality educational materials to the visiting public. They also assist partners with publishing a variety of books, maps, trail guides, and other media. Click on the linked photograph to learn more.
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. more...