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Mount Baker Highway
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Deming, Maple Falls & Glacier
Taylor and Pat's wedding venue, Camp Saturna, is in Maple Falls. The guide below includes information about the closest restaurants, grocery stores and things to do along Mount Baker Highway in the towns of Deming, Maple Falls and Glacier.
Please note that most businesses in Maple Falls and Glacier list "Deming" as the address.
Need more help while you're in town? The Mount Baker Visitor Center in Maple Falls is a wonderful place to stop. It's located at 7509 Mt. Baker Hwy. Maple Falls WA, 98266 and is open daily from 10 AM to 4 PM. You'll find helpful staff, maps, brochures, a small gift shop and public Wifi. It's also a great place to purchase the recreation passes needed to park in the Mount Baker Wilderness area.
Restaurants & Grocery
GLACIER
10459 Mt Baker Hwy Glacier, WA 98244
To Camp Saturna: 13.4 Miles
Taylor and Pat make their pilgrimage to Chair 9 several times a year to get their fix of delicious oven-baked nachos and pizza. The restaurant is a community staple in the small mountain town of Glacier. It's the last restaurant on Mount Baker Highway before the road enters the wilderness area, and it's almost always the couple's first stop after returning from a long hike. While there's no cell service in this area, Chair 9 does have WiFi so it's also a good place to go if you need to check your messages or make a call.
Why she loves it
"We've enjoyed a lot of fun nights at the bar, chatting with the locals and listening to music. But I mostly come here for the nachos."
Why he loves it
“I love the vibe of this spot. You feel like a local here, and I mean that in the best way possible. Don't sleep on the Mt. Ruth pizza. The smoked salmon and pesto combo is good!"
6903 Bourne St, Deming, WA 98244
To Camp Saturna: 12.1 Miles
This coffee shop and bakery is a gem in downtown Glacier. They have delicious baked goods, breakfast burritos, quiches and breakfast sandwiches. It has a cute outdoor seating area, which fills up quickly on a sunny weekend.
Why she loves it
"I love stopping here and hanging out before we head out on a hike."
Why he loves it
"The best place to start your day in Glacier! Don't just grab a coffee. Make sure you stock up on the fresh scones and pastries, too."
9990 Mt Baker Hwy Deming, WA 98244
To Camp Saturna: 12.1 Miles
This is a casual barbecue spot in Glacier that offers dishes like brisket, burgers and tacos, plus margaritas, cocktails, beer and wine.
9990 Mt Baker Hwy Deming, WA 98244
To Camp Saturna: 12.1 Miles
Grahams is a small convenience store in the heart of downtown Glacier. They have a bagel sandwich counter + a limited selection of groceries, snacks, camping supplies, beer and wine.
MAPLE FALLS
7463 Mt Baker Hwy Suite A, Deming, WA 98244
To Camp Saturna: 4.8 Miles
Joe's Fine Coffee is a Maple Falls cafe serving coffee and tea, pastries and sandwiches.
7797 Silver Lake Rd, Maple Falls, WA 98266
To Camp Saturna: 4.7 Miles
Maple Fuels is a gas station and convenience store with groceries, hardware, beer, wine and a deli counter.
7802 Silver Lake Rd, Maple Falls, WA 98266
To Camp Saturna: 4.6 Miles
This is a small grocery store with a great beer and wine selection, local produce and organic items.
DEMING
6186 Mt. Baker Highway Deming, WA 98244
To Camp Saturna: 9.7 Miles
This brewery is a casual place to grab a pint and pizza. They also have calzones, grinders, salads, pasta dishes and their famous housemade root beer.
5415 Mount Baker Highway Deming, WA 98244
To Camp Saturna: 14.9 Miles
Rifugio's Country Italian Cuisine is an intimate, rustic roadside gem offering farm-to-table Italian-inspired dining. This restaurant is only open Friday through Sunday, and they accept reservations online.
Things To Do
Nooksack Falls is a great, quick pull-off earlier in the drive.
You can also catch glimpses of the Nooksack River along the way — from the highway, campgrounds and trails. Keep an eye out for bald eagles and salmon.
IMPORTANT: Pick up a Northwest Forest Pass ($5 a day or $30 a year) if you plan to stop along the drive. You'll need the pass to park in the Heather Meadows area.
The wedding venue sits right off Mount Baker Highway, one of several spectacular scenic drives in Whatcom County.
Head east and within less than an hour you'll reach Artist Point, one of the most beautiful alpine vistas in North America. It's Taylor and Pat's favorite place to soak in panoramic views without any effort, as the parking lot alone will take your breath away. It sits in an area called Heather Meadows, where several other stops are clustered together, including Picture Lake, the Fire and Ice Trail and the Heather Meadows Visitor Center.
Explore the area on your own and/or join Taylor and Pat for a post-wedding gathering in the Heather Meadows area on Monday Aug. 31, the day after the wedding.
Most of Taylor and Pat's favorite trails are right along Mount Baker Highway, less than an hour from the wedding venue. Whether you're looking for an easy walk, a full day hike or a backpacking trip, there are incredible, scenic options for everyone.
Check out the couple's hiking guide for recommended trails near Camp Saturna. The guide also includes everything you need to know before you head out on your hike, including tips for packing, staying safe in the wilderness and getting required recreation passes.
Why she loves it
Why he loves it
"I discovered this drive during one of my first months in Washington, and I remember screaming with excitement when I first noticed Mount Shuksan towering over the highway. This drive is the gateway to many of our favorite hiking trails but it's also my favorite place to go to find accessible and scenic spots to hang when I don't feel like breaking a sweat."
"This is the easiest and best way to see why this is our favorite part of the state. You'll get jaw-dropping views without even having to get out of your car."
Most of Taylor and Pat's favorite trails are right along Mount Baker Highway, less than an hour from the wedding venue. Whether you're looking for an easy walk, a full day hike or a backpacking trip, there are incredible, scenic options for everyone.
Check out the couple's hiking guide for recommended trails and walks near Camp Saturna. The guide also includes everything you need to know before you head out on your hike, including tips for packing, staying safe in the wilderness and getting required recreation passes.
Enjoy Camp Saturna
Whether you're staying at the wedding venue or not, Taylor and Pat welcome you to stop by and enjoy the 133-acre property at your leisure on Aug. 31, the day after the wedding.
COFFEE & YOGA: In the morning, feel free to swing by Camp Saturna for coffee and an optional lakeside yoga class.
CHALLENGE COURSE: For those who love a little friendly competition, there's an outdoor challenge course on the east side of the property that you're welcome to use.
COOK OUT: Guests are welcome to use the various outdoor grills and picnic areas around the east side of the property.
EXPLORE: There are several forested trails around the property.
