History

The first known history of the Ranch, is that it was a hunting camp for the Nooksank Indians. Being the head waters for Anderson Creek, a salmon creek, starts on the Ranch property and having a small lake with trout. The Nooksank would camp and fish around the Lake.

Then in 1890 the Lindquist family from Sweden, homesteaded 200 acres surrounding the lake and creeks. They built a small cabin on the south end of the lake, which to this day the framework is in place and being used as a barn. They cleared acreage for fruit trees of apples and pears.

The road to the Ranch was one of the only roads east to the Nooksank River Valley. The Ranch was used as a Stage Coach stop for weary travelers and livestock for about a decade.

From 1920 to the 1940's the ranch was a diary farm. Then in 1940 the Lindquist family sold the farm. The new owners cleared the rest of the pear and apple orchards and began raising Herefords and Thoroughbreds.

Since 1990 the current owner has been working and living at MT. Baker Ranch breeding and raising Arabian horses and for many years had an Adult Family Home helping the elderly locals live the last years of their lives with dignity and respect in a safe country environment.

The Ranch is now a working horse ranch, with accommodatioins for people and their horses.

Location

Mt. Baker Ranch is in the County of Whatcom, only 10 minutes from Bellingham, Washington and Interstate 5. It is east off of the Interstate on Mt. Baker Hwy 7.2 miles. It is situated across the rolling hills of Stewart Mountain with a westerly territorial view, allowing for beautiful Sunsets over the San Juan Islands and Vancouver, Canada.

View of Lake looking North

Just up from the Ranch on Mt. Baker Hwy is the Mt. Baker Vineyard for wine tasting and the Nooksank Casino for those that like gambling games and slots. Mt. Baker Ski Lodge is 45 miles east from the ranch. The scenic drive up the mountain meanders up the Nooksank River Valley. Where there are many fishing spots along the Nooksank River for salmon, steelhead and trout. For those that like to hike, bike or horseback ride there are multiple groomed trails for the novice and the expert.
Northwest of the Ranch it is an hour drive to the international City of Vancouver, Canada. Another 1-2 hour drive north on the Sea to Ski Hwy is the Whistler Canada sport and ski area. Also within an hour of the Ranch the ferry's to Vancouver Island are available for those who wish to visit the city of Victoria or Buschart Gardens.
The city of Bellingham is where Western Washington University is located and the village of Fairhaven where the Alaska Ferry docks and sails from. Foot Ferries to the San Juan Islands and whale watching are available in Bellingham or the town of Anacortes.
Mt. Baker Ranch is the perfect location to rest comfortably, bring your horse to try new trails, or hold events. It is centrally located for the Northwest traveler or outdoor enthusiasts.

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