Mt. Baker Ski Area, Washington, is living up to its reputation as the Lower 48’s snowiest lift-accessed skiing destination. Today marks the first general public opening at the ski area, and over 95% ...

Much of the Mount Baker Highway corridor and large portions of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, including land that the Mt. Baker Ski Area occupies, could potentially be sold for housing ...

Northwest Washington skiers who are price-conscious are in luck, according to a new study. Mount Baker had the second-lowest average cost of any ski destination featured in the study. A standard adult ...

In the Pacific Northwest, the land of cheap hydro-electric power, might get a new look. The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is asking for public comment on the idea of allowing geothermal ...

Whatcom County is known for its outdoor activities, from skiing to mountain biking, but very few events are going to be as challenging as a 22-mile hike with an 11,000 foot elevation gain, all while ...

Cars travel east on Highway 542 towards Mount Baker early on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in Whatcom County, Wash. Warren Sterling The Bellingham Herald Drivers heading up to ski on Mount Baker might want ...

Slides closed Mount Baker Highway (State Route 542) from milepost 35.6 to 43.5 on Dec. 12, 2025. WSDOT Courtesy to The Bellingham Herald Mount Baker Highway — State Route 542 — will reopen following a ...