Witness the awe-inspiring power of nature at this 8,363-foot-high active volcano, two hours south of Seattle, which famously erupted in 1980, reshaping the landscape and leaving behind a hauntingly beautiful crater. At the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument you can hike through the blast zone; visit the Johnston Ridge Observatory; and learn about the volcano's eruption and recovery.
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