SEATTLE — The final 2.7 miles of State Route 542/Mount Baker Highway closed Monday to vehicle traffic until next year due to snow and icy conditions. People can still drive as far as the Bagley Lakes ...

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 ...

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 ...

Snow-removal crews have begun clearing the road to Artist Point, which has been closed since mid-October, the Washington State Department of Transportation announced Monday. Clearing efforts focus on ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 northeast of ...

In another sign that winter is coming, the road to Artist Point has closed to vehicles for the season as of Wednesday morning, restricting access to some of the most popular trails in the Mount ...

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 ...

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 ...