Posts by Heather Wallace
Respecting our Local Resources
If you’re headed to Orcas during 4th of July weekend, help us keep the islands clean! This weekend as visitors travel to Orcas, and to our campground, we want to remind travelers and campers to be aware of their effects on our local resources. In an earlier blog, The Trouble with Trash, we explained the…
Read MoreWhat to Know About Our Reopening Plan
We will be reopening for camping on Monday, June 8th and want to make sure visitors are prepared for a few changes at Mount Baker Farm. Face Mask Requirements Before you make your camping reservation at Mount Baker Farm, you should be aware that face masks will be required on our train and inside of…
Read MoreCampground and Short-term Rental Closures
Updated June 4, 2020: We will be reopening for camping on June 8, 2020. The San Juan County Council recently ordered all camping at county parks and short-term rental businesses to close in an effort to help flatten the curve and the spread of COVID-19. In light of these directives, we are supporting the Council’s…
Read MoreThe Trouble with Trash
Living and working on an island has its perks, disposing of garbage is not one of them. When you go on vacation, thinking about trash is probably the last thing on your mind. Unfortunately it is something we have to constantly think about as islanders. We live in a unique ecosystem where great care has…
Read MoreThings Are Not Always What They Seem
If you’re visiting Orcas Island make sure you stay a couple days at Mount Baker Farm and campground for a magical experience.
Read MoreMount Baker Farm Reptile Experience
Updated June 4, 2020: Due to recent events, we’ve had to re-home our beloved reptiles to a new, loving home. There’s nothing we love more than to see huge smiles on the faces of our guests. Our property is truly a unique place and most visitors don’t really understand HOW unique it is until they…
Read MoreLotus Bud Special
Updated June 4, 2020: We are no longer able to offer tent rentals. Only one week left to take advantage of a very special discount on our Lotus Bud tent rental packages. Rent one of our round, 9’x9′ Lotus Bud tents for a minimum of 2 nights during the month of June and you’ll receive…
Read MoreNew Group Campsite
For large groups of campers we now offer a spacious group campsite. Last camping season we had many people inquire about larger campsites where an entire group of friends or family could camp together. During the offseason we did a little upgrade to campsite #5 and it’s pretty fabulous! Campsite #5 will hold eight backpacking…
Read MoreUltimate Frisbee Tournament at Buck Park
If you’re an Ultimate Frisbee fan and love Orcas Island, we’d suggest you look into participating in the Shipwrecked on Orcas Ultimate Frisbee Tournament on June 8 and 9. Net proceeds from the event will benefit the Orcas Island Park & Recreation Program. Mt. Baker Farm is located right across the street from the tournament…
Read MoreKayak Building at The Farm
Seawolf Kayak is back on Orcas Island offering the opportunity to attend a 9-day ultralight kayak building workshop. While it takes a special kind of enthusiasm to signup for a 9-day kayak building course, students who attend Seawolf Kayak workshops come from all avenues of life. Some novice kayakers are attracted to the construction process…
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