Sunday, July 08, 2007

Mt. St. Helens

Yesterday our family and the Xanthoses went to Mt St Helens and spent the day playing. It is about 1:20 from our house to Ape Cave (below), and another 90 min or so to Windy Point (aptly named), the close observation point at Spirit Lake.

The Ape Cave is the largest lave tube in N. America We hiked about 1/2 mile down one side of it. Pretty neat. Each family member overcame their fear of the dark. William loved it. It reminded me of Dad's talk on the Holy Ghost.


Katie, er I mean Katherine, at Windy Point (note the wind effect on her hair). Mt Adams in the background.

Wendy and John at Windy Point, on the observation deck. From this point you can see Mt St Helens, Mt Adams, Mt Hood, and Mt Rainier.

The climb from the parking lot to the observation deck. Nathan and Katherine made it on their own up and down. G made it 1/3 up and 1/3 down. Wendy did the sherpa work.

Notice the smoke rising from the Crater. It is always there. Kind of creepy.

2 comments:

Anna B said...

Way to go Sherpa Wendy! So, is Katie going by Katherine now? Thanks for all the pics--again, it's been way too long. The kids are so cute, and what a great family trip.

Linda Bennion said...

great pictures of some of the most perfect mountains in North America. Glad you could get there and enjoy it with the children.
MOM