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Yesterday we took a day trip to Mount ST. Helens. This is a great place to see History. We went up to the National Volcanic Monument. From there you can see the site of the eruption. Wow that thing sure blew out. It is called the Johnston Observatory and is the exact place where Robert Johnston was killed. It is only 5 miles from the mountain and the area was completely destroyed. There is a Ranger talk that tells the whole story. We got some great pictures and will post them soon. If you are ever in the area it is a must see. We also stopped at the Jackson House that was on the north south Oregon Trail and found a good Mexican Restaurant called Los Pepe's.
Weather here has been good the last few day with warm temps and sun. But rain is in the future. I did get out and get some Blackberries for Gloria so she can make some Cobbler.
I worked with the Director, Tom Casadeval, at the U.S. Geological Survey. He was Robert Johnson's best friend, and was devestated by his death. Tom is a geologist who is an expert in flying commercial aircraft above the lava eruptions. Very interesting story, and glad you got to visit the site.
ReplyDeleteNice that you got to know someone who was involved. You would have been able to hear the whole story and that would be great. I sure enjoyed being able to see it and experience the area. I will be posting pictures soon. By the way who posted this all it said is Anonymous. Was it Don??
DeleteIt was Dianne, and Don has a vial of the volcanic dust from there. You can see it when you come home.
DeleteThat's not the only Dust Don has.
ReplyDeleteWe were there yrs ago. not too long after the eruption. Very interesting place to see. Will go there again sometime in the future I hope.
ReplyDeleteHmmm wonder who the cobbler pie is for....lol
Craig