Today is the 29th anniversary of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens. I had the opportunity to visit the area this weekend. A fresh snowfall occurred earlier in the week but this weekend gave us wonderful temperatures in the high 80s.
Its a pretty cool mountain which has had a flat top since its eruption.
Here is nearby Mt. Adams:
And a view from within Gifford Pinchot National Forest:
And a pretty little Fairy Slipper Orchid:
And a HUGE Ponderosa Pine tree, one of the largest in the world:
I love that last pic of the view up the tree!
ReplyDeleteSigh.... I miss WA, I lived there for 7 years when I was younger. Love the scenery. Those photos are great that you took!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! I visited the area a few years ago and it's really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! I'm glad you've enjoyed the photos. Come to Washington for a visit! Its so beautiful this time of year : )
ReplyDeleteThat tree pictures is amazing! Great shots all around ;-)
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