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Explore San Juan Island with us, from ferry rides and famous donuts to the fascinating history of English Camp and the Pig War. Watch until the end for an unexpected twist when we're not sure we’ll even leave the parking lot! | Less Junk, More Journey

The summer of 1859 on San Juan Island saw a clash over a seemingly minor asset. For an American farmer, his potato patch was a critical investment. When a pig owned by the powerful British Hudson's Bay Company, a massive trade enterprise, repeatedly destroyed his valuable property, he took action. The pigs death ignited a dispute that questioned ownership and the future development of the contested territory. The incident escalated with alarming speed, threatening the immense wealth and growth o