Doing Business With The Park

A WDFW Biologist conducts a field study for the Island Marble Butterfly.

WDFW

 

San Juan Island National Historical Park strives to help enable the National Park Service mission by utilizing sound business practices in management of limited commerical opportunities, in-park partnerships, and special park uses.

Federal regulations prohibit engaging in or soliciting any business in park areas, except in accordance with the provisions of a permit, contract, or other written agreement with the United States. As in other National Park Service areas, commercial visitor services or other commercial activities may be provided only by those holding an authorization from the United States.

 

Commercial Use Authorizations

San Juan Island NHP issues Commercial Use Authorizations for the following types of visitor services:

• Driving tours
• Guided Bicycle tours
• Guided Kayak tours
• Guided Hiking/Walking Tours
• Environmental Education Activities
• Photography Instructions
• Art Instruction
• Fitness Activities

If you are interested in providing these services, please follow the above link to access the National Park Service Commercial Use Authorization Application Portal. Select Opportunities at the top of the page and search for San Juan Island National Historical Park.
For a quick guide to filling out your application, watch this video.

 

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  Commercial Use Authorization (CUA)

  CUAs are needed for guided kayak tours, bike tours, vehicle tours, and hiking tours.

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  Research Permits

  Any research conducted in the park requires a permit.

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  Permits and Reservations

  Activities such as horseback riding, weddings, picnics, and commercial photography require a Permit.