This park celebrates how nations, and hopefully individuals, can resolve disputes without resorting to violence. The first photo tells the story of a British/ American negotiation that brought about a peaceful 12-year joint military occupation of San Juan Island from 1860-1872. The American Camp and the British Camp were 13 miles apart, but they celebrated the 4th of July and Queen Victoria's birthday at each others camps. Today the islands continue to be home to a diverse population made up of
actors, alpaca ranchers, artisans, farmers, fishermen, loggers, movie producers, pilots, shopkeepers, writers and many more.
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