Month: July 2025

We took a little stroll along the lower section of the Bagley Lakes trail last week with our furry family member Layla.This whole area is dog friendly. The weather was a bit cloudy but the views were still amazing. Our pup enjoyed playing in the water and the wildflowers were blooming all over. Did you know that unlike many National Parks, the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, and the Artist Point viewing and hiking area are dog friendly? There is one hike up towards Chimney (Table Mountain) which does not allow dogs due to its cliffs and loose ground, but there are many other amazing hikes all over this area that are dog friendly.
If you have questions or are looking for lodging feel free to call/ text/ or email us at: info@SereneMountainEscapes.com (360)961-0123 or check out our website for more info on hikes and lodging: www.SereneMountainEscapes.com

One thing we love about summers in the Mt. Baker area is all the wild berries. We found this patch of super sweet, wild strawberries in Silver Lake Park. Silver Lake Park is a beautiful place for paddle boarding, hiking little trails, enjoying mountain views, and of course enjoying wild sweet berries. Artist Point is also a lovely place to get some wild berries closer to fall.
If you’re looking for more info on exploring this area, or for lodging nearby, check out our hand picked rentals at: www.SereneMountainEscapes.com or you can call: (360)961-0123 for questions and deals.

At Serene Mountain Escapes our guests are our top priority. We appreciate every single one of them and do our best to keep our houses in tip top shape and sparkling clean. Nothing brightens our day more than hearing from our guests about how much they enjoyed their stay! Our sweet guest Cassady recently left this cute message in The Woodlands Chalet guest book.
We only manage a select few homes so that we can take pride in each and every one with hands on management, and because we choose to stay a small company no guest or owner is ever just a drop in the bucket for us, they all mean a lot and are each appreciated so much!
You can check out our vacation rentals for the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest / Artist Point recreational area at: www.SereneMountainEscapes.com or call/ email for questions and special offers: (360)961-0123 info@SereneMountainEscapes.com We look forward to talking to you!

In early summer, many hiking trails in the Mt. Baker area still have some snow, but there are lovely walks you can do all year round like this one pictured. This beautiful trail meanders through a field of flowers with mountain view’s and crosses the road into Silver Lake Park to connect with those trails. It’s dog friendly and passes by Silver Lake.
If you’re looking for a little nature escape come check out our nearby vacation rentals at www.SereneMountainEscapes.com or call (360)961-0123 for questions or specials.