Road to Artist Point cleared for summer
Mount Baker Highway is now open to Artist Point.
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced July 11 on Twitter that crews finished six weeks of snow clearing on State Route 542 above Heather Meadows to Artist Point. The popular destination for hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts typically opens late June or early July.
“Big thanks to all our crews for their hard work & dedication over these past 6 weeks,” a WSDOT spokesperson tweeted.
Artist Point offers spectacular 360-degree views of Mt. Baker, Mt. Shuksan and the rest of the Cascades, making it a favored place for a day trip.
Amtrak returns
Amtrak Cascades announced it will resume passenger service between Seattle and Vancouver in September after the train halted service to B.C. during the pandemic.
The train is returning after previously anticipated to start in December. Stops from Seattle to Vancouver also include Edmonds, Everett, Stanwood and Mount Vernon, according to the Amtrak website. Four daily Amtrak buses currently run between Seattle and Vancouver, with stops in Bellingham.
More information will be available on Amtrak’s website, amtrakcascades.com.
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