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Recreation
Mt. Baker Ski Area
White Salmon Base: mile 52 on Mt. Baker Hwy.
Heather Meadows Base: mile 55 on Mt. Baker Hwy.
Bellingham Business Office: 1420 Iowa St., Bellingham, WA 98229
360-734-6771
Mt. Baker Ski Area is a popular destination with great facilities. The ski area has two base lodges with modern amenities and plenty of space to relax and enjoy après ski. There are excellent food options ranging from casual grab-and-go sandwiches to full-service restaurants featuring locally sourced ingredients. For those new to skiing, lessons are available for all ages and skill levels. The experienced instructors can help you learn the basics or improve your technique. Overall, Mt. Baker Ski Area is a wonderful place to enjoy the great outdoors.
Baker Bus Ski and Snowboard Club
360-599-3115
The Baker Bus is a family-owned and operated transportation service that takes passengers to and from the Mt. Baker Ski Area during the winter ski season. 
Wild & Scenic River Tours
Glacier, WA
360-599-3115
Wild and Scenic River Tours is a whitewater river rafting company based in Glacier, Washington. Being nearby the cities of Bellingham, Seattle, and Vancouver B.C., Wild and Scenic River Tours offers river trips on a variety of Northwest Rivers. We cater to groups of any size, and will customize a trip to meet your needs. From exciting class IV Whitewater River Rafting trips to scenic river rafting trips, we can find a trip for you. We are based on the Nooksack River near Bellingham, but offer regular trips on the Sauk, Skykomish, Wenatchee, and many other rivers. Come on a whitewater river rafting adventure with us today!
Mount Baker Experience Magazine
360-332-1777
The Mount Baker Experience is an outdoor adventure magazine based in the Pacific NW. We are THE resource for the Mount Baker region. Everything from skiing and snowboarding to paragliding and kayaking, Mount Baker Experience covers it all!
Snowshoe to Artist Point Video Series
This 4 part video series provides similar aspects of a guided snowshoe trip to Artist Point, a popular destination at the end of the Mt. Baker Highway. Part 1 discusses planning and preparation, part 2 discusses area parking concerns and regulations, part 3 provides a brief history of the area, part 4 shows the route, highlighting views and areas of avalanche concern.
Silver Lake Park
9006 Silver Lake Rd.
Maple Falls, WA 98266
If you are looking for an outdoor recreation experience that gives you the best Whatcom County has to offer, then visit Silver Lake Park. Just 40 minutes east of Bellingham on the scenic Mt Baker Highway, Silver Lake Park is the perfect place for families to gather. Come enjoy: Camping, Cabin Rentals, Day & Overnight Lodge Rentals, Horse Camping, Fishing, Boating, Picnicking, and Trails.
Glacier Public Service Center
10091 Mt. Baker Hwy., Glacier
The Glacier Public Service Center serves visitors headed into the northern reaches of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Civilian Conservation Corps built the center in 1938, which is representative of the Cascadian style of architecture. It is listed on the federal register of historic places. Current operations include 24-hour self-service outdoor information, restrooms, picnic tables and staffed visitor services on a seasonal schedule. Visitors can buy books, maps and other sales items including federal recreation passes.
Douglas Fir Campground
Located on the Mt. Baker Hwy. near milepost 36
This campground is situated in the forest along the North Fork Nooksack River. Tall Douglas Fir, western red cedar, and western hemlock trees provide abundant shade. Guided river rafting and white water kayaking opportunities are available on the river. A day use picnic shelter provides a space for groups to gather and recreate.
Silver Fir Campground
Located on the Mt. Baker Hwy. near milepost 46
This campground is situated in the forest along the North Fork Nooksack River. Most of the sites are removed from the highway with a short walk to the river. Many Silver fir, western red cedar, and western hemlock trees provide shade, but a very sunny gravel bar is between the campground and the river. A historic day use picnic shelter can also be reserved.