Mt. St. Helens
© Copyright Tom Christiansen, 2001



Mt. St. Helens

Sunrise at Mt. St. Helens. Because of the overcast sky not quite as spectacular as the one on Mt. Rainier.



Mt. St. Helens Meadows

Meadows by Mt. St. Helens.


There are some quite peculiar lava tubes in the underground around Mt. St. Helens. You can walk through some of them. They're actually quite interesting.


Lava tube

It is very, very dark down there and a little water seeps through the ground above you. The temperature is pretty much the same all year round, 42-44°F (~5-6°C). If you plan to visit the lava tubes, bring a warm raincoat and a gas lantern (a flashlight won't do it!) You can also rent lanterns at the entrance for a modest $2 fee.



Entrance to the lava tube

Back at the entrance to the lava tube.