johnston ridge visitor center
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johnston ridge visitor center印象
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This NPS looks right into the crater of M.S.H. We happened to go on a clear day in June and did a little hiking as well as listened to the Ranger Talk and Theater Presentation. There's NO CAMPING anywhere near the crater. A great picnicking area is a few miles down from here at Coldwater Lake.
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Be sure to stop and see the regrowth of the area. Each time it changes so you can never visit too many times.
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Having watched the eruption and the amazing recovery of the blast zone over the years, the politically correct presentations leave you with less knowledge than you likely went in with. Otherwise it is a great place to view the blast zone from, and have some shelter from the variable weather you may encounter. If you can, stop at the high bridge a couple miles below and look down in the canyon to see if the elk herd is there! Just don't let the base jumpers give you heart attack like they nearly did to me!
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No better place to view Mount St. Helens, the destruction and history of the May 1980 event. The weather wasn't great the day we visited but still worth the drive.
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This is a surefire winner for younguns and oldsters alike. Hands on learning activities, ranger talks, theater shows to learn the process and history of Mt. St. Helen's 1980 explosion, hikes if you want or resting areas just to stare at the blown out side of the volcano. No way NOT to be impressed here.
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The $8.00 admission fee is so worth the visit. Please go and support the Center. The drive is mysterious because for the entire drive you can't see the end! The movie shown was a little too loud for our tastes but worth watching. The walk up to the observation deck and other trails are easily managed by people of many abilities. Volunteers along the routes were kind and generous with information. A must see.
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Even after 30+ years, you can still very much see where the volcano's eruption occurred and the damage done. This visitor center sits only 5 miles from the crater and has a lot to show and teach. The views are awe-inspiring and the history, stories shown, movies and the topographic table add to the whole experience. It takes a good hour to drive in from I-5 but there are a lot of views along the way, historical markers, stops etc. Go here first and take your time coming back out.
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haven't been to Johnston Ridge for awhile. It is one of the best views of Mt. St. Helens you can get. It looks rlight into the crater. Does a good job of explaining what happened. Good place to take out of state visitors
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Great interpretive center with lots of knowledgeable folks available to answer questions. Watch the movies for a better understanding of what happened there on May 18, 1980. No food in the center but there is a food cart in the parking lot.
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Nice staff. Lots of things to see. Wonderful hiking trails around the facility. Worth the trip. be prepared for changing weather in the area. Wonderful view.