Serious hikers will enjoy this 2-hour journey, led by Park Historian Mike Vouri up the slope of 650-foot Young Hill, where the summit offers splendid views of the Juan de Fuca and Haro straits, Vancouver Island, and the Olympic Mountains. See the Royal Marine Cemetery and the Garry oak woodland.
Days and times: Sundays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., June 9 to September 1.
Folk singer Michael Cohen and local folk musicians present an evening of traditional folk tunes and dancing for those wishing a turn on the floor. Cohen plays regularly at the San Juan Farmer’s Market. He has worked with the Smithsonian in cataloging American folk music.
Days and times: Mondays, 7:30. to 9:00 p.m., June 10 to August 19.
Many of today’s island families are descended from U.S. Army soldiers. Join Park Historian Mike Vouri and learn more about how American Camp’s “frontiersmen in blue” played a key role in pioneering Euro-American settlement on San Juan Island. Vouri also will discuss how
agricultural operations changed the character of island landscapes, at American Camp.
Days and times: Wednesdays, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., June 12 to August 28
Bring blankets or lawn chairs, a picnic, and enjoy an evening of great music. Starts at 6:30 p.m.
For more information call: 360-378-4953
Accompany a park ranger or volunteer on this cross-prairie journey to the historic Salmon Bank at South Beach, where springs attracted Indians and Europeans alike. This activity can be strenuous.
This walk will take place on Thursdays, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., June 6 to August 29. For more information or to set up a time by request call: 360-378-2240, ext. 2233.
The 29th annual Old Fashioned Fly-In is fun for the whole family! Each year 100-150 aircraft attend the Orcas Fly-In from around the country. Come enjoy the best of general aviation! Warbirds, experimentals, old fashioned airplanes, local pilots and seaplanes, aircraft, plus flying demonstrations. There will be a pancake breakfast both days at the Firehall from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Also enjoy the Orcas Road Classics car club's most widely known event is the annual car show hosted during the first weekend of August in conjunction with the Fly-In. This year the club has decided to give back to the community and has teamed up with the local Food Bank by accepting cans of food and cash donations for this cause. Car entrants to the show are asked to donate food for the Food Bank and/or $10 as an entrance fee to help this local charity.
The event is sponsored by EAA (Experimental Aircraft Assoc) Chapter 937.
Kate Schuman and Keith Busha pay tribute to the late country legend. Show Time: 8:00 p.m.
Puzzled by an animal or bird? Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Education Coordinator Shona Aitken answers questions and uses a variety of media to talk about wildlife in the San Juan Islands. These talks will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., on Fridays, from June 7 to August 30,
The forests, prairies and lagoons of American Camp attract a variety of birds throughout the summer, and offer a prime birding and hiking experience. Join park staff in enjoying this wonderful island resource.
This event will take place on Fridays, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., starting June 7 to August 30. Meets at American Camp Visitor Center; or by appointment. Call 360-378-2240, ext. 2228 for details.
Enjoy the presentations from Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center educational staff. There will be display boards with photos of local wild life and answer questions about the wild life on the island.
