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Once upon a time Mount St. Helens reigned over the skyline of Oregon and Washington. She wore a cloak of pristine snow and often cast her peaceful image in the crystal countenance of Spirit Lake. People from around the area lived, played and enjoyed what most referred to as the Mount Fuji of America.
Mount St. Helens an "Awesome" Experience. All images copyrighted
Then on a bright Sunday morning, May 18, 1980, a sharp earthquake grabbed the mountain by the shoulders and shook her. Instantly this caused the largest landslide in recorded history. A vertical blast blew ash 16 miles (25 kms) into the atmosphere, and the lateral blast, gaining speeds in excess of 650 miles per hour, destroyed enough timber (trees) needed to build 300 two bedroom homes. Once a picture perfect mountain peak, Mount St. Helens lost 1300 feet of it's top and devastated 110,000 acres of mature fir forest.
Today you can experience nature's destructive and regenerative powers by visiting Mount St. Helens located just two hours south of Seattle, Washington. Nature has dramatically changed the landscape around Mount St. Helens. Eighteen years ago there was no sign of life. Today you can enjoy the flora and fauna. You and your family can learn of the eruption that forever changed the lives of people and created a living laboratory for mankind.
More than a day experience All images copyrighted
A number of visitor centers have been developed that tell the story of Mount St. Helens. Each center is of world class proportion and is dedicated to a unique theme. The area offers an eternal learning experience for all ages and interests. You can also enjoy helicopter flights over the mud flow, the dead forest, and the crater of the volcano. It is Nature's Institute of Higher Learning. No classroom or university can display the primordial power of the 1980 volcanic eruption, it's destruction and the enormity of regeneration. One visit to Mount St. Helens will propel your imagination beyond boundaries. But it is no longer a day's trip to visit the mountain. Plan a comfortable overnight stay at one of the finest Bed & Breakfasts, plan to spend a night in the blast zone at the world's only Tent & Breakfast and fish on one of the many lakes by the mountain. Today the recovery of nature once again offers you a multitude of recreational opportunities such as hiking, biking, cross country skiing, water sports, camping, wildlife viewing or just simple communion with nature.
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