Volcano lovers can work hard, or just a little, to capture their own singular perspective on Mount St. Helens, which erupted cataclysmically in 1980. The aptly named Volcano View Point Trail, the first to open in the national monument in more than two decades, provides a fresh vista in the busy Ape Cave recreation area. The mile-long (one way) meander through mainly hemlock and cedar forest, around boulders and old-growth stumps, culminates with a perfectly framed panorama of St. Helens’s southern flanks. For many people, this hike merely whets the appetite, so they make a day trip of it by tacking on a nearby trail, such as Lava Canyon (interpretive signage, scenic gorge, and basalt columns) or June Lake (up-close lava flows).
A 1,200-foot green pinnacle punctuates this serene enclave, home to a botanical garden, burbling stream, and short path to the 'Iao Needle overlook. As peaceful as the rainforest seems now, this was the site of a tremendous battle in 1790 when King Kamehameha conquered Maui.
Volcano lovers can work hard, or just a little, to capture their own singular perspective on Mount St. Helens, which erupted cataclysmically in 1980. The aptly named Volcano View Point Trail, the first to open in the national monument in more than two decades, provides a fresh vista in the busy Ape Cave recreation area. The mile-long (one way) meander through mainly hemlock and cedar forest, around boulders and old-growth stumps, culminates with a perfectly framed panorama of St. Helens’s southern flanks. For many people, this hike merely whets the appetite, so they make a day trip of it by tacking on a nearby trail, such as Lava Canyon (interpretive signage, scenic gorge, and basalt columns) or June Lake (up-close lava flows).
Don’t miss the delicious Italian food at Ca’ Dario. Chef Dario Furlati was born and raised in northern Italy, and it shows in the delicate pastas and extraordinary grilled meats. This may be the best Italian food in Santa Barbara.
Volcano lovers can work hard, or just a little, to capture their own singular perspective on Mount St. Helens, which erupted cataclysmically in 1980. The aptly named Volcano View Point Trail, the first to open in the national monument in more than two decades, provides a fresh vista in the busy Ape Cave recreation area. The mile-long (one way) meander through mainly hemlock and cedar forest, around boulders and old-growth stumps, culminates with a perfectly framed panorama of St. Helens’s southern flanks. For many people, this hike merely whets the appetite, so they make a day trip of it by tacking on a nearby trail, such as Lava Canyon (interpretive signage, scenic gorge, and basalt columns) or June Lake (up-close lava flows).
Volcano lovers can work hard, or just a little, to capture their own singular perspective on Mount St. Helens, which erupted cataclysmically in 1980. The aptly named Volcano View Point Trail, the first to open in the national monument in more than two decades, provides a fresh vista in the busy Ape Cave recreation area. The mile-long (one way) meander through mainly hemlock and cedar forest, around boulders and old-growth stumps, culminates with a perfectly framed panorama of St. Helens’s southern flanks. For many people, this hike merely whets the appetite, so they make a day trip of it by tacking on a nearby trail, such as Lava Canyon (interpretive signage, scenic gorge, and basalt columns) or June Lake (up-close lava flows).