SUMMER UPDATES: July 8, 2025

It finally feels like summer is here … warm temps, sunshine and the Heather Meadows Cafe and Artist Point road open for the summer season! For those of you looking to come up and sightsee, hike or camp in the surrounding area, here’s some info to help you plan and fuel your trip:

HEATHER MEADOWS CAFE & MOUNTAIN SHOP: OPEN FOR THE SUMMER
Stop by our Heather Meadows Cafe this summer for a delicious lunch or a quick treat. The cafe is located on the 2nd floor of the Heather Meadows Day Lodge and features cafe-made blueberry lemonade, ice cream, cold drinks, and food items made with quality ingredients. Take your food to-go or you can eat-in while enjoying views of the meadows and mountains. The Summer Mountain Shop is located on the bottom floor of the lodge has locally designed apparel and gifts as well summer essentials like sunscreen, sunglasses and hats. View hours and details

ARTIST POINT ROAD: OPEN FOR THE SUMMER
Artist Point is located at the very end of Mount Baker Highway, State Route 542 and boasts 360-degree views of Mount Shuksan and Mount Baker, as well as access to a variety of trails. The road to Artist Point, 2.7 miles long. Be aware that a Northwest Forest Pass is required to park at Artist Point.

SUMMER INFO:
Visit our Summer Info page for links to trail and road updates, NW Forest Pass info, USFS updates and more.

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