Whatcom County’s first major storm of autumn dropped enough snow in the North Cascades to close access to Artist Point on the Mount Baker Highway, a move that signals the start of the winter sports ...

Craving 360-degree mountainous views as the summer kicks off? Artist Point – what may be Washington’s most scenic parking lot at 5,100 feet in elevation – is set to reopen at 8 a.m. Friday. Washington ...

SEATTLE – The road to Artist Point reopened for the summer Friday morning, giving drivers access to the popular and scenic location in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, about three hours ...

The road leading to Artist Point, which is the last 2.7-mile stretch of State Route 542 on Mount Baker Highway, reopened Wednesday morning for vehicles. The road, located above the Mount Baker Ski ...

Snow-clearing efforts began this week on the road to Artist Point, a summertime tourist destination and the starting point for several popular hikes in the North Cascades high country. At an altitude ...

Hiking and sightseeing in the North Cascades got easier Monday, July 11, as the Mount Baker Highway opened all the way to its end at Artist Point. Washington State Department of Transportation crews ...

Mount Baker’s Artist Point is renowned for its breathtaking views and challenging snowshoe trails, attracting adventurers and nature lovers alike. This year, the area has cleared of snow earlier than ...