According to one of the rangers on a special hike, fireweed is the first flower that will grow back. We saw lots of that plus a few others. It was so nice to see flowers blooming in the middle of the decay and standing tombstones.
We stayed in the nicest old-time campground called Iron Creek. They have wide campsites surrounded by huge old trees, but no hookups. It is about five miles south of Randall, Washington. From the campground Mount St. Helens is about 15 to 20 miles. Visiting Mount St. Helens was a good reminder of how Mother Nature operates. There is the devastation but it’s followed by signs of hope. I thought these reminders were appropriate ones for Easter.
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Thanks for sharing this trip. Mount St. Helens is a good reminder of the cycle of nature.
What a fascinating trip! Thanks for sharing.
Hi Margot,
Has it really been 27 years? My how time fly’s! Those are some awesome photos of nature renewing itself. Mine is posted if you want to take a look. Have a great day!
Sherrie