Mount St. Helens

 Paul and I took Jack to Mount St. Helens this week so he could enjoy the incredible geologic science still on display. It takes a few hours to drive to the Johnston Observatory, but there are many hikes and walks to stretch your legs once you arrive.

The Mountain blew sideways toward the location of the observatory and ricocheted down to Spirit Lake. After the eruption, the summit of Mount St. Helens was gone, forests were obliterated and rivers followed new courses. More than 150 new lakes and ponds were formed, and existing lakes filled with sediment, flooding their banks.

At the observatory you can view two well made documentaries. And at the end of the presentation, the long red velvet curtains slowly open, revealing the mountain. Incredibly awe-inspiring.