The History of
SKINWALKER RANCH
PEOPLE
PLACES
LORE
The History of
SKINWALKER RANCH
PEOPLE
PLACES
LORE
A timeline of the legendary history of Skinwalker Ranch. Learn more about the people, places, and folklore that have surrounded the property for hundreds of years.
1776
The Dominguez and Escalante Expedition travels through Myton along Skinwalker Ridge.
1789
Treaty broken between Utes and Navajo.
1860
Northern Ute Reservation established by presidential decree.
1860
Utes join US troops in campaign against Navajo: Skinwalker Curse.
1880
Several bands of Ute tribes are relocated by the US government onto the reservation surrounding Skinwalker Ranch.
1886
Buffalo Soldiers are stationed at Fort Duchesne, one of whom is a known Mason and may have connections to the Masonic symbols seen etched into a rock wall.
1886
The US military finalizes construction of a fort in Fort Duchesne.
1906
Newspaper reports “Strange Noises” from homesteaders in the Uintah Basin.
1886
Purchase and Assemblage by Myers Family.
1940 - 1960
Pat Stringham reports both UFO and Skinwalker activity.
1979
Arnold family (owners, Hilltop) witness UFO craft.
1992
Sherman family acquires ranch from Garth Myers
1996
Robert Bigelow acquires property.
1996 - 2002
National Institute for Discovery Science (NIDS) Program operating on property.
1996 - 2013
NIDS and BAASS program activities.
2015
Bigelow Activities conclude.
2016
Adamantium Real Estate buys Skinwalker Ranch from Robert Bigelow.
2019
History Channel and Prometheus Entertainment begin filming “The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch”.
2019
Kandus Linde and Tom Lewis become caretakers of Skinwalker Ranch.
2020
Premiere of “The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch” airs on The History Channel.
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1776
The Dominguez and Escalante Expedition travels through Myton along Skinwalker Ridge.
1789
Treaty broken between Utes and Navajo.
1860
Northern Ute Reservation established by presidential decree.
1860
Utes join US troops in campaign against Navajo: Skinwalker Curse.
1880
Several bands of Ute tribes are relocated by the US government onto the reservation surrounding Skinwalker Ranch.
1886
Buffalo Soldiers are stationed at Fort Duchesne, one of whom is a known Mason and may have connections to the Masonic symbols seen etched into a rock wall.
1886
The US military finalizes construction of a fort in Fort Duchesne.
1906
Newspaper reports “Strange Noises” from homesteaders in the Uintah Basin.
1886
Purchase and Assemblage by Myers Family.
1940 - 1960
Pat Stringham reports both UFO and Skinwalker activity.
1979
Arnold family (owners, Hilltop) witness UFO craft.
1992
Sherman family acquires ranch from Garth Myers
1996
Robert Bigelow acquires property.
1996 - 2002
National Institute for Discovery Science (NIDS) Program operating on property.
1996 - 2013
NIDS and BAASS program activities.
2015
Bigelow Activities conclude.
2016
Adamantium Real Estate buys Skinwalker Ranch from Robert Bigelow.
2019
History Channel and Prometheus Entertainment begin filming “The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch”.
2019
Kandus Linde and Tom Lewis become caretakers of Skinwalker Ranch.
2020
Premiere of “The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch” airs on The History Channel.
CLICK TO
ENLARGE
1776
The Dominguez and Escalante Expedition travels through Myton along Skinwalker Ridge.
1789
Treaty broken between Utes and Navajo.
1860
Northern Ute Reservation established by presidential decree.
1860
Utes join US troops in campaign against Navajo: Skinwalker Curse.
1880
Several bands of Ute tribes are relocated by the US government onto the reservation surrounding Skinwalker Ranch.
1886
Buffalo Soldiers are stationed at Fort Duchesne, one of whom is a known Mason and may have connections to the Masonic symbols seen etched into a rock wall.
1886
The US military finalizes construction of a fort in Fort Duchesne.
1906
Newspaper reports “Strange Noises” from homesteaders in the Uintah Basin.
1886
Purchase and Assemblage by Myers Family.
1940 - 1960
Pat Stringham reports both UFO and Skinwalker activity.
1979
Arnold family (owners, Hilltop) witness UFO craft.
1992
Sherman family acquires ranch from Garth Myers
1996
Robert Bigelow acquires property.
1996 - 2002
National Institute for Discovery Science (NIDS) Program operating on property.
1996 - 2013
NIDS and BAASS program activities.
2015
Bigelow Activities conclude.
2016
Adamantium Real Estate buys Skinwalker Ranch from Robert Bigelow.
2019
History Channel and Prometheus Entertainment begin filming “The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch”.
2019
Kandus Linde and Tom Lewis become caretakers of Skinwalker Ranch.
2020
Premiere of “The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch” airs on The History Channel.
CLICK TO
ENLARGE
Map of Skinwalker Ranch
Map of Skinwalker Ranch
Map of Skinwalker Ranch
Skinwalker Ranch, previously known as Sherman Ranch, is a property located on approximately 512 acres southeast of Ballard, Utah, that is reputed to be the site of paranormal and UFO-related activities.
Learn more about the ranch and the investigation by checking out our team and FAQ pages.
Take a look back in time on the ranch.
Over the years we’ve found, received and curated historical images that represent what life was like on the ranch well before any scientific investigation began.
We’ll be adding to this section as more pictures are discovered and scanned, so check back often!
Take a look back in time on the ranch.
Over the years we’ve found, received and curated historical images that represent what life was like on the ranch well before any scientific investigation began.
We’ll be adding to this section as more pictures are discovered and scanned, so check back often!
Take a look back in time on the ranch.
Over the years we’ve found, received and curated historical images that represent what life was like on the ranch well before any scientific investigation began.
We’ll be adding to this section as more pictures are discovered and scanned, so check back often!
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
As you can imagine, we get a lot of questions on just about everything related to the ranch, so we wanted to provide answers to some of the most commonly asked questions:
What is Skinwalker Ranch Insider?
Can I take a tour of the ranch?
Are you hiring?
Can I help in the investigation?
Can I run my own experiments on the ranch?
Will there be a season 5 of The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch?
How old is William the ranch dog?
What is Skinwalker Ranch Insider?
Can I take a tour of the ranch?
Are you hiring?
Can I help in the investigation?
Can I run my own experiments on the ranch?
Will there be a season 5 of The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch?
How old is William the ranch dog?
What is Skinwalker Ranch Insider?
Can I take a tour of the ranch?
Are you hiring?
Can I help in the investigation?
Can I run my own experiments on the ranch?
Will there be a season 5 of The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch?
How old is William the ranch dog?
What is Skinwalker Ranch Insider?
Can I take a tour of the ranch?
Are you hiring?
Can I help in the investigation?
Can I run my own experiments on the ranch?
Will there be a season 5 of The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch?
How old is William the ranch dog?
What is Skinwalker Ranch Insider?
Can I take a tour of the ranch?
Are you hiring?
Can I help in the investigation?
Can I run my own experiments on the ranch?
Will there be a season 5 of The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch?
How old is William the ranch dog?
