Hello…My name is Russell Baker. My wife, Jan, and I are the owner /operators of the Remington Ranch Lodge. I am the retired Fire/EMS Chief for the City of Independence and my wife is an educator with USD 446 working as a teacher in our local elementary school. We own 3 labs that I run competitively in upland field trials across the country, one of which, "Princess Cartwight's Remington", is the namesake of the lodge. It is widely known that if not for Remington, there would be no lodge. He has been so instrumental in our lives that he has, in so many ways, led us to where we are with this property. Remington is pictured as the owner and pretty much has his way around the place.

Remington was whelped 07/07/2007 and is know in many circles as the lucky dog. Whether it be luck or his shear skill and tenacity as a trials dog, Remington has amassed a record of achievements that are virtually unmatched any where. He has won 6 different National Finals Championships over his career, also the Browning Tournament Of Champions, and no less than 3 consecutive wins at the Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever Bird Dog Classic just to name a few. To date Remington has won over 100 different upland events over 12 years and is responsible for winning some 15 different trophy guns thru out his career. The National Kennel Club has recently created a new title to accommodate Remington's accomplishments and the fact that he has more than doubled the number of championship points previously needed to hold their top title of "Super Grand Champion" and is now the sole dog to hold the title of "Ultimate Super Grand Champion" amassing over 400 pts. He also has the distinguished title of "AKC Master Hunter".

Remington was also the "Fire Dog" for the Independence Fire/EMS Department. He was used extensively in our public relations program thru out the community and also as part of our fire prevention and safety education program in the schools. He has his own FB page with over 3000 fans.

Along with what we can provide on the property itself, we are also just minutes away from just about everything the Independence area has to offer. This is just a partial list of things to do and places to go within 20 miles of the property.
1. Thousands of acres dedicated to public hunting. This includes some of the best deer, turkey, and water fowl hunting in Kansas.
2. Elk City Reservoir - One of the top water fowl, crappie, flathead, blue cat, and channel cat lakes in the state. Home of the Kansas State Record Flathead. It is not uncommon to catch limits of 2 lb crappie in short order in many areas of the lake. The lake also provides boating and skiing, and miles of the best hiking trails in Kansas.
3. Neewollah - This is a week long event that spans the entire last full week of Oct. It is touted as being Kansas' largest annual celebration and includes a well produced play, Ms Neelah Contest, downtown carnival and food stands, and no less than 3 parades with the Grand parade on Saturday morning sometimes drawing in excess of 50 thousand people.
4. Riverside Park, Riverside Aquatic Park, and Ralph Mitchell Zoo - Magical place to take the family and spend the day. Many people from as far away as Tulsa, Joplin, Wichita, and Kansas City bring their families to Independence on day trips just to visit this little jewel. Zoo is free and the park boosts a newly renovated antique carousel (5 cents), miniature golf, and miniature train ride.
5. Little House on the Prairie - Just South of Independence is a replicated cabin on the site where Laura Ingles family lived for a period of time calling Independence their home. This attraction is visited by people from all around the world each year.
6. Sycamore Valley Golf Course - 3 miles from property
7. William Inge Theater Festival
8. Astra Arts Festival
9. Big Hill Reservoir - Beautiful, clear lake with some great bass, crappie, and catfish.