A day trip from Portland to visit Mount St. Helens is a right of passage for any Pacific Northwest local or visitors to the area. The south side of the National Volcanic Monument is easy to reach and the open road inspires freedom and fresh air. Take a break from the stresses of daily life and break away to pine needles, lava tubes, pristine lakes and alpine hikes. Mount St. … [Read more...] about Amazing lava and lakes — visit the south side of Mount St. Helens
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Circle of life of a volcano — visit Mount St. Helens
In this article I'll provide a great day-trip itinerary to enjoy the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument from Portland, Seattle or points in between. Mother Nature wakes upFor most of the 20th century, Mount St. Helens was a quintessential icon of raw Pacific Northwest beauty. Climbers regularly summited her 9,360 foot peak and an assortment of recreation activities … [Read more...] about Circle of life of a volcano — visit Mount St. Helens
Where were you when the volcano blew?
40 year anniversary of the Mount St. Helens volcanic blastWhen I was seven I remember taking an end-of-the-year Sunday school field trip. My Aunt Barbara was our teacher, and cousin Monica and I played in the back seat of the silver Toyota Corolla as she drove toward a waterway in the dike area of Scappoose. All at once, she stopped the car in the middle of the road … [Read more...] about Where were you when the volcano blew?
The Sun
Tarot cards and travel: Principle of collaboration, teamwork/partnershipThe Sun is a symbol that supports the ability to generate, motivate, and inspire others in teamwork and collaborative efforts. The Sun is an archetype that reminds you to remove yourself from depleting alliances and move toward situations that offer inspiration and productive results. One tiny step at a … [Read more...] about The Sun
