A Wintery Touch on a Pacific Northwest Autumn
For much of the year, the towering peaks of the Pacific Northwest pierce the sky. Cloaked in pristine snow, they provide breathtaking beauty and endless photographic opportunities.
I Was There: My Story of the 1980 Mount St. Helens Eruption
I was 16 years old on May 18, 1980, when Mount St. Helens erupted. I was with my dad and cousin at a bass fishing tournament on Silver Lake in Cowlitz County, Washington, about 30 miles west of the volcano. It was a beautiful, clear, sunny morning. We had hoped for a visible steam or…
An Afternoon Exploring the Gifford Pinchot Near Mt. St. Helens, Washington, 2022
One of my favorite regions in Washington state is the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Now that the snow has melted in late spring, I’ve been making several trips to the area throughout the summer and fall to enjoy the outdoors. Growing up, my family spent many days camping in this beautiful area. In addition to…
What were you doing the day Mt. St. Helens blew it’s top?
For those born after 1980, this question doesn’t apply to you. The following is my story of the historical Pacific Northwest day. Sunday, May 18. 1980, at 8:32 AM, a significant eruption of Mt. St Helens occurred. I was 16. I was with my dad and cousin at a bass fishing tournament on Silver Lake…
Aerial View of Mt. St. Helens, Washington, 2020
A black and white mobile aerial photograph of a snow-covered Mount Saint Helens and surrounding terrain.
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