I haven't been to St. Helens in probably five years, but it is an incredible place, even 22 years after the big eruption. You can still see the trees laying like toothpicks where they fell, and many other dramatic reminders of May 18. It's amazing how nature can bounce back after such trauma. Take a picnic and spend the whole day sightseeing and hiking. It's something you won't forget. Check out the Ape Caves, too.
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