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Mount St. Helens |
The volcano is located in the south-western part of the state of Washington |
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| Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument offers a unique view of an active volcano where scientists are still learning things. You will be awed by the devastation it caused in 1980 and also be able to see how the land has recovered since that time. There is plenty of outdoor adventure for the outdoor enthusiast. You will find mountain climbing, backpacking, hiking, fishing, and fantastic scenery. Keep reading for further Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument information.
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Uniqueness - Mount St. Helens erupted at 8:32 Sunday morning, May 18, 1980. Shaken by an earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale, the north face of this tall symmetrical mountain collapsed in a massive rock ... (click here for more)
Park and Visitor Center Hours - A good place to begin your visit is at one of the Monument's visitor centers or information stations. Interpretive staff are available to answer your questions and help you plan your visit. Ask about ... (click here for more)
History & Statistics - In 1982 the President and Congress created the 110,000-acre National Volcanic Monument for research, recreation, and education. The Monument is dedicated to the protection of the unique natural featur... (click here for more)
Natural Features - Mount St. Helens is an active volcano in southwest Washington. By October 11, 1980 the first small fin of new lava broke the surface. The thick, pasty lava formed a lava dome, a common feature of Casc... (click here for more)
Flora - Some plants and animals did survive the eruption. Plants such as willow, vine maple and black cottonwood were able to re-sprout from roots protected in moist soil. Not all plants and animals that surv... (click here for more)
Activities in the Park - Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument has nearly 200 miles of trails where hikers can experience features of the 1980 eruption. Most of these trails can be accessed without a permit. Popular bac... (click here for more)
Environmental Impact - Probably the biggest single factor aiding forest recovery on managed lands has been tree planting. The Forest Service salvaged 200 million board feet of blown down and standing dead timber from 10,000... (click here for more)
Weather - Wind, rain, fog and even snow can form quickly any time of the year. The temperature at the rim of Mt. St. Helens can be 20 to 30 degrees colder than that of the surrounding valleys. Be prepared with ... (click here for more)
Rules, Regulations and Safety - Hypothermia literally means low (hypo) temperature (thermia). Our “normal” body temperature is around 98.6°F (37°C) and it can only operate in a very narrow temperature range. In order to stay within ... (click here for more)
Wildlife - Some plants and animals did survive the eruption. Pocket gophers in underground burrows, fish in ice covered lakes and salamanders hibernating in mud were protected from the hot, stone-filled wind of ... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - Don’t feed the wildlife. Remember that elk are huge animals and can be unpredictable. Also remember that this is a fragile, recovering area. See the Wildlife Precautions page for further animal safety... (click here for more)
Fees - The Monument Pass is a one-day per person pass required at the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, Coldwater Ridge Visitor Center, Coldwater Lake Recreation Area, and Johnston Ridge Observatory and costs... (click here for more)
Camping - There are several campgrounds in the Mt. St. Helens area. Two of them are state parks: Sequest State Park on State Hwy 504 and Lewis & Clark State Park on U.S. Hwy 12 (800-452-5687). Four of them are ... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Mount Rainier National Park, Olympic National Park, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Snoqualmie National Forest, Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Yakama Indian Reservation, Beacon Rock State Pa... (click here for more)
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