San Juan Island National Park
Rich in history, the San Juan Island National Park, is the last place the English flag ever flew in territorial America. It is composed of 172 islands, decorated with giant trees, freshwater lakes, hidden caves and winding trails waiting to be explored. You can pitch your tent at one of the fish camps, stay in style at the luxurious Rosario Resort on Orcas Island or choose historic B&B’s like the Inn at Swift’s Bay, Tucker House Bed and Breakfast of Friday’s Historic Inn.
All of the islands are accessible by boat and are home to many species of flora and fauna. Some of the islands include the Sucia, Matia, Patos and Clark islands of the North Puget Sound State Park, the Jones and Doe Island state parks near Orca, Cypress Island with its natural conservatory, and the plethora of islands which make up the San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge is home to bald eagles, cormorants, elephant seals and other wildlife so the area is maintained for the animals—not people. Visitors are only allowed on the Matia and Turn Islands.
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