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My husband Kelsey took this gorgeous photo of the sunset up at Artist Point which is located at the end of the Mt. Baker Hwy up past the Mt. Baker Ski Area.

This photo is on the way up Winchester Mountain. This hike is my favorite one up here due to the fact that it has amazing views 180 degrees around once you reach the top, yet only takes an hour to an hour and a half depending on how fast you hike to complete. My kids (9 & 11) can also do it with no problems. It begins right in between the two twin lakes up at the top of Twin Lakes Rd.

The 3 Mountain peaks in the photo above are a unique little landmark for this area because they are on the line where Canada and America meet.

The three peaks that are all side by side together are as follows:              The farthest to the left is Canadian Border Peak, the middle is American Border Peak, and the one on the right is the beautiful Mt. Larrabee.

Fall is a perfect time for this hike! The wildflowers are in full bloom and the blueberries are still out.

I love how even in late summer the moss up at the Mt. Baker Ski Area is still bright green just like in the spring.

I love the peaceful, calm, atmosphere that the Mt. Baker woods have to offer. As you walk the trails you can hear the birds singing and the rivers waters rolling down the mountains. It is such a relaxing place to come to escape the busy rush, and noise of the city!

Today was a beautiful day for a walk in the forest. Late summer weather near Mt. Baker can still be pretty hot during the day but by September it is often followed by cool refreshing nights. The weather today was gorgeous! My husband took our lovely family dog Layla on one of her favorite off leash walks here in Glacier. This trail follows along the river in some parts and offers some nice shady areas to cool off. We offer maps for these trails in all our rental homes if you would like to check them out on your visit to Mount Baker.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out Bellingham’s AirFest – A Free, Family-Friendly Event

11am-4pm, Saturday, Sept. 8
Bellingham International Airport

Get up close and take pictures of historic and specialized aircraft that will be on display
Talk with pilots and local flying clubs
Demonstrations
Kids activities sponsored by Haggen
Aviation-themed arts and crafts with Allied Arts
Raffle prizes
Food Vendors
Free parking and admission

The late summer is a perfect time to visit Glacier. The crowds have dwindled down, school has begun, but the weather is still beautiful, and the flowers are still blooming. The hikes this time of year are perfect because the temperature is a little cooler but everything is still in full bloom in the mountains and there are still fresh wild mountain blueberries everywhere!

The Lynden corn maze is a ton of fun for kids and adults of all ages! Every year there is a new design. The photo included here is an older maze so as to not give away the secrets of this years. Check out their website for additional information.
www.lyndenffa.com

This years corn maze will be open:
Sept. 7th-30th 2018

Days and hours:

Fri. 6pm – 10pm                      (Flashlight maze after dark)

Sat. 2pm – 10pm                     (Flashlight maze after dark)

Sun. 2pm – 6pm

The maze is located just south of Lynden on Hannegan Rd.

Prices$:

Adults (7th grade and up) -$6.00
Students (k-6th grade)      -$4.00
Preschoolers are free but must be accompanied by an adult.

Yesterday was a perfect day up at Mt. Baker! Often times tourists and visitors ask me what the weather is like around Glacier, and Mt. Baker in the summer time. Usually we have warm summers with temperatures anywhere between the high 70’s to the mid 90’s. On occasion we get a few days of cool weather in the low 70’s accompanied by some clouds. These usually only last a few days. This week has been one of these cooler temperature times. It is such a nice refreshment after the weeks of hot weather in the high 90’s we had a few weeks back. It was perfect for some hiking! The clouds and the misty mountains make things so beautiful in a whole different way.  When the clouds and the mist roll down the awe inspiring mountain peaks it is absolutely breathtaking! There is truly no place quite like this gorgeous area I am so fortunate to call my home!