Mount St. Helens (known as Lawetlat'la to the local Cowlitz people, and Loowit or Louwala-Clough to the Klickitat) is an active stratovolcano located in Skamania County, Washington, [1] in the Pacific …

Nov 26, 2025 · Mount Saint Helens, volcanic peak in the Cascade Range, southwestern Washington, U.S. Its eruption on May 18, 1980, was one of the greatest volcanic explosions ever recorded in …

Mount St. Helens is primarily an explosive dacite volcano with a complex magmatic system. The volcano was formed during four eruptive stages beginning about 275,000 years ago and has been the most …

Discover the wonder of winter around Mount St. Helens, where many cross-country ski and snowmobile trails are available. Each year thousands of climbers make the journey to the crater rim. Permits are …

4 days ago · In this article, I’ll tell you my top 9 things to do while visiting the area. There are many viewpoints, hiking trails, and visitor centers that will inspire and educate you about the eruption and …

Plan your unforgettable visit to Mount St. Helens! Discover north, south, and east zones, seasonal activities, visitor centers, and trails.

Mount St. Helens Fact Sheet (Copied by permission from publication of Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument and Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Activity and Chronology are through March …

Mar 9, 2018 · Mount St. Helens is a volcano located in southwestern Washington state. It’s the most active volcano in the Cascade Range, a mountain range that extends from British Columbia through...

Notable Statistic: The May 18, 1980 blast devastated 596 square kilometers (229 square miles) and destroyed timber valued at several million dollars. This was the deadliest and most economically …

Mount St. Helens is a peak that should be on every life list. And because it is an active volcano, it is best not to put it off for too long. Climbing to the crater rim is an opportunity to see not only amazing views …