Things to Do

ON THE WAY:

• Along the Mt. Baker Highway you can stop at Nooksack Falls. It's a super short trail from the parking area to view the 88' waterfall. https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/nooksack-falls
• North Fork Brewery is about 10 minutes before you reach the cabin. They have the best pizza in Whatcom county and also brew beer onsite in the traditional British style. https://northforkbrewery.com/
• Silver Lake Park. This park is owned by the county and has a lake with boat rentals, a picnic area and a playground. Best visited in the Spring, Summer and Fall! https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3517/Silver-Lake-Park
• On the drive, you could also consider doing some of the scenic Cascade Loop drive through Skagit Valley, and/or visit Mount Vernon or La Conner. https://www.cascadeloop.com/skagit-valley-and-fidalgo-island

HIKES AND OTHER SITES:

• Right from the cabin you can walk 5 minutes to Canyon Creek trail with Mt Baker Views - the trail head is in the neighborhood.
• Artist Point is located at the very end of Mount Baker Highway, State Route 542. This viewpoint has beautiful 360-degree views of Mount Shuksan and Mount Baker, and is the starting point for many hikes, including Ptarmigan Ridge, a classic WA hike.
• There are other hikes in the area too, which are listed in this article and we agree these are all great options. https://www.adventuresnw.com/mt-bakers-best-hikes-five-unforgettable-trails/
• Visit the Mt. Baker ski area! Some of the best skiing in Washington State. https://www.mtbaker.us/

RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Fast & Casual
  • North Fork Pizza and Beer Shrine - the best pizza in Whatcom County and only 15 minutes down the road.
  • Wake-n-bakery only 3 miles away offers delicious espresso, coffee, baked goods and paninis.
  • Grahams Historical Restaurant offers casual American fare right in Glacier, 3 miles away.
  • Monolo Eats taco food truck in Maple Falls - delicious $2 tacos!
• Contemporary Casual
  • The Heliotrope is a local restaurant in Glacier offering eclectic international and American fare for eat in or take out. About 6 minutes up Mt. Baker highway toward Mt. Baker.
  • Refugio's Country Italian is an excellent Italian restaurant utilizing local ingredients. It's about 15 miles/25 min away on Mt. Baker Highway. Eat in or takeout available.