Last year on our trip to Alaska we saw Mt St Helens while driving north on Rt 5. We put it on our “to do” list to go back and visit someday…..Well, the day came!
We took a campsite at Seaquest (a state campground) so we could cruise around and do some exploring. We went up to the Johnston Observatory. A beautiful ride with views of the lava flow from the eruption. The museum was informative and had a great movie. Lots of elk…but so far off you needed binoculars. The whole experience was spectacular!
The 1st pic is the lava flow...amazing the amount that came down the mountainside. There is a herd of elk (about 25) grazing the vegetation that is now growing.
Thw 2nd pic is also the lava....
3rd pic is the side that erupted...remember this was only 30 years ago (1980). To see all the regrowth in 30 years ...nature is an amazing thing!
2 comments:
Hurrah Hurrah you are still alive and well. Love seeing all your adventures again at last. We are going up to Northfield to close up our cabin next weekend for the season and then I'll have some time to catch you up on all the Cheshire goings on. where are you headed next?? Miss you !!! Lucia
We need an up date. What have you been up to for the last few years? Frank & Jean
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