Artist Point update: Road open to Heather Meadows visitor center
WSDOT News - Judging by all the phone calls and e-mails I’m getting, there are a lot of people itching to get up to Artist Point. It probably has something to do with the 80-degree weather forecast for this weekend. What better place is there to go besides Artist Point to beat the heat? While the road isn’t completely open yet, we have opened the first mile of roadway up to the Heather Meadows visitor center, and the visitor center opened today (Friday, July 23). We still have two miles of roadway left to finish clearing.
I can tell you that after three weeks of work, we’re getting closer to opening, but we still don’t have an exact opening date yet. The opening could come by the end of next week or the first week of August. There are a lot of variables that play into the schedule – equipment breakdowns, weather, crew health, etc. We’ll have a better idea of when we’re going to open later next week.
Crews have cut a rough path through the snow all the way up to the upper parking lot. That’s where the snow was 20 feet deep three weeks ago. The warm weather this weekend to should really help melt away a lot of the snow.
Summer is hot at Baker! – MBVR
Glacier, WA – Chair 9 Woodstone Pub & Pizza is opening within the next week or two. Located at the old Chandelier site, they will be serving a variety of favorites that do not compete with the other local restaurants in Glacier (Kudos to Connie & Peter!) Instead they will be serving Woodstone Pizza, Buffalo Burgers and steaks. Featuring Mt. Baker Vineyard’s wines and a full bar . . . Beautiful planters greet you at the front entrance - the Decor has a warm, mountain lodge feel to it (Very Nice!). Check back next week for an update. . . – MBVR
GLACIER — Crews will start clearing the last 2.7 miles of the Mt. Baker Highway to Artist Point on Tuesday, July 6. Their work is cut out this year, with snow depths as much as 20 feet at the upper parking lot, it should take three to four weeks to complete. For more information visit the WSDOT website at www.wsdot.wa.gov (type in Artist Point into the search window).
Locals Only News•
on June 28th, 2010•
Famous Local Artist Evan Whitehead, posts his art on Mt. Baker Vacation Rental’s Website. For More information on Evan’s art, please contact him directly at Evergreen Art (360) 303-1794
Take us along wherever you go! Visit us at www.facebook.com/mbvr1
Recreation•
on March 29th, 2010•
Mt. Baker does it again! Can you say Spring skiing? The Mt. Baker
Ski Area, gets 10 inches of snow overnight & more snow
expected. . .
News•
on March 29th, 2010•
Mt. Bakers 10th Annual Golden Easter Egg Hunt April 3rd.
Starts at 9:00am, 4000 Eggs & $15,000 in Prizes. All ages
welcome! Visit http://www.mtbaker.us/events/egg-hunt for
all the details.
News•
on January 18th, 2010•
The 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver are just weeks away! If you have Olympic Fever, come stay with us. We are not raising our rates during the Olympics and still have some space available. Please click on the link below to view the games schedule. http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-schedule-results/ Hope to see you soon!
News•
on January 10th, 2010•
Candlelight Vigil Planned
A discussion on domestic violence and a candlelight vigil are planned for Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Kendall Elementary School, 7547 Kendall Road, in Maple Falls.
The event begins at 7 p.m. with a presentation by Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services about domestic violence, why it happens, and how to avoid it. Advocates also will be available for anyone who wishes to meet privately with them that evening or later on.
The candlelight vigil will follow outside, weather permitting.
A fund has been set up to help Rebecca Boonstra. Donations may be made to the Rebecca Boonstra Donation Account at the Whatcom Educational Credit Union branches, or can be sent to the Credit Union at: P.O. Box 9750, Bellingham, WA 98277.
Donations may also be dropped off at the Visitor’s Center located at 7802 Silver Lake Road, Maple Falls. Their hours are Wed-Sun 10AM-4PM.
News•
on November 14th, 2009•
Don’t miss out on the legendary Banked Slalom at Baker in 2010! February 5, 6 & 7. Link up to the Mt. Baker Ski Area for all the details, and up to date mountain info.
