Mount St. Helens is so beautiful. It was 35 years ago this month that it erupted.
Ape Cave was formed by the volcano eruption.
Jeff and I hiked two miles to the end of the cave and back.
Outside the cave was this cute chipmunk. He came right up to our feet.
Then we went to Lava Canyon and hiked another three miles. The main Lava Canyon Trail continues along the wild gorge of the Muddy River.
The Muddy River cuts through the heart of this basalt canyon, which was scoured clean by the rushing mudflows during the 1980 eruption.
Jeff on the bridge over the Muddy River
The water rushes through the lava.
This valley was carved in part by a massive lahar, or volcano-induced mudflow of massive proportions. Massive lava remains in columns.
Mount St. Helens in the clouds
Volcano ash remains today. It was so soft to walk on.
From a viewpoint, I got this beautiful picture. It was a fun day!
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