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There are several beautiful views of this epic
natural phenomenon including observation decks at Coldwater Ridge,
Johnston Ridge and Silver Lake. But if you’re in the general
vicinity and not engulfed by foliage, you’ll know.
On May 18, 1980, this grand peak burst into a flurry of ash and
lava, affecting anything within hundreds of miles. Much of the
wildlife at the base of the volcano was rendered flat and anything
left standing was by no means alive. Conservators and scientists
have been studying the volcano and the outlying area ever since,
charting progress and allowing the land to redevelop slowly and
on its own. This will give them a better understanding of nature’s
rapid rejuvenation, namely after such a widespread natural disaster.
Stop by the visitors center at Silver Lake for an in-depth portrait
of the volatile crater known as Mt. St. Helens. |
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