Some good news
From the
Bellingham Herald:
DOT: Crews will reopen road to Artist Point this summer
The road to Artist Point will be opened this summer, after being closed all of 2011 because of heavy and late snow.
Washington Department of Transportation crews measured the snow depth and status Wednesday, May 16, and made the determination.
It hadn't been officially announced by DOT as of Wednesday morning, but a Bellingham Herald reporter with the crew relayed the news from the mountain.
No estimated date for reopening the road was immediately available.
Artist Point, at the end of Mount Baker Highway more than 5,000 feet above sea level, is a popular viewpoint that features 360-degree views of Mount Shuksan and Mount Baker. It's a jumping-off point for numerous stunning mountain hikes.
The road to it usually is open from July to the first substantial snowfall of the year in late September or early October.
It has been closed since Oct. 25, 2010.
Very good news -- this is a big draw during summer and summer is the busiest season of the four. This is when we make our money for the year and last years revenues were down about 20% -- people didn't visit our area.
Posted by DaveH at May 16, 2012 1:13 PM