Itinerary
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Stop At: Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, 100 Brown Farm Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98516-2302
Our first stop is to stretch our legs while searching the skies for the migrating birds that make Billy Frank Jr National Wildlife Refuge a world-class birding destination.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lewis and Clark State Park, 4583 Jackson Highway, Toledo, WA 98591
Stride into ancient history as we explore true old growth forest on a short hike in this preserved stand of gigantic trees.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Mount St. Helens, WA 98649
Famous for its 1980 eruption, Mt St Helens is an astounding example of how nature can rebound after a cataclysmic natural disaster. Our tour will bring you to the slopes of Mt St Helens, where we'll explore both the history and the new growth of this incredible area.
Stop At: Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, Hwy. 504, milepost 5, Castle Rock, WA 98611
Interpretive information and restroom break at a scenic visitor's center above Silver Lake.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Coldwater Lake, Amboy, WA
Nature walk along the boardwalk to Coldwater Lake.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Eruption Trail, From the 5 Freeway, take the 504, 52 miles east of Castle Rock to the Johnston Ridge Observatory. Mount St. Helens, WA
Walk into the blast zone of the famous 1980 eruption with glorious views. Explore the recovering ecosystems of Mt. St. Helens!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Hummocks Trail, From I-5 take the 504 east and continue until milepost 45 Mount St. Helens, Castle Rock, WA
Hummocks are bits of Mt. St. Helens (very large pieces of the mountain that were moved miles during her eruption). Wander along the Toutle River through their resting place far from the mountain.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, 3029 Spirit Lake Hwy, Castle Rock, WA 98611-8706
End our time at Mt St Helens with a visit to the Science + Learning Center above Coldwater Lake. Views abound, but you can also take a look inside for some more information on the region and the gift shop.
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Seattle, Seattle, Washington
We'll drop you off back where we picked you up this morning!