My dad and I hiked this and had a blast. Glissading is wild!! Pretty tough hike but well worth the effort!! More

When we were headed to this mountain I was worried we were wasting our time. The eruption was over 20 years ago...what was there still to see? I was amazed at what there is to learn and the movie that you can see in the theater at Johnson Ridge is one of the most moving experiecnes I have encountered. It... More

We took NF25 from Mt Ranier to NF99. NF99 is a dead end road with many Mt St Helens observation points. At the end is the best view with the ability to see the mountain smoking and steaming. Both of these roads require some extra driving diligence and are rough in spots. This is a long drive and there are... More

The excursion offered by the cruise line to Mt. Saint Helens entailed a ride of about an hour and a half from the ship to the crater. We had a very likable but loquacious driver who kept us entertained, as well as well-informed on the area through which we were passing. However, she warned us that there was a good... More

Our main trip was to the ape caves. It was about an hour and half drive from where we live. If you do not have an annual forest pass, which cost 30 a year, you will need to purchase a day use pass for 5 dollars. We did the lower cave, it was very dark, we used a very bright... More

Mt. St. Helens turned out to be the surprise sleeper in our tour of the National Parks in Washington State. Didn't quite know what to expect and how close the mountain would actually be, but if you go on a really nice day you will be in awe of this site. There isn't much hiking and the best view is... More

No doubt about it, Mt. St. Helens is a must-see attraction. Where else can you go in the US to see a landscape that is recovering from a relatively recent eruption? The vegetation is slowly recovering from the 1980 eruption that affected dozens of square miles of forest. As with most outdoor attractions, the best way to see it is... More

Yesterday, a friend and I hiked the Ape Caves for the first time. It was a pretty hot day, so getting down underground was a pleasant experience. However, here are a few points for anyone considering the Ape Cave hike: SHOULD YOU TAKE KIDS? I think that's a case-by-case basis. I think that the lower cave, which is a far... More

We visited the Mt St Helens overlook at Johson Ridge in June 2011. There is a movie about the volcanic eruption, exhibits, and a gift shop in the building. But, the attraction is the volcano. A path outside leads to numerous viewing points -- at least one with telescopes. The view of the crater is the best you can get... More