- Mount Baker is the star of the North Cascades, a beautiful ice-capped volcanic peak. While its southerly neighbor, Glacier Peak, hides along the ridgeline of the Cascade Range, Mount Baker is bold and distinctly visible across Puget Sound and into Canada. The volcano has been active in historic times, including several small blasts and steam events in the 1800s. Increased heat output from Sherman Crater in 1975 put the whole region on alert. Though the mountain stands quiet and pristine today, continued hydrothermal activity at Sherman Crater is a constant reminder of an active volcano underneath a snowy mantle. Visit Mount Baker for the unique experience of skiing on the slopes of a volcano. Enjoy boating on Baker Lake, hiking on glacier fields, or just stop to take in some incredible views of the Cascades crest, including nearby Mount Shuksan to the east. Mount Baker itself also has plenty of picture-perfect scenery to share.
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s.
Exodus 20:17 KJV