ANOTHER RAINY DAY

June 20, 2013

Sasquatch (aka: Big Foot)

Today we were hoping the weather would clear and we could see Mount St. Helens crater.  However, it was even cloudier and rainier than it was yesterday.  So we went to the Forest Learning Center instead.  It was definitely worth visiting.  There were lots of displays and videos about the volcano, the biology in the area and the dramatic changes that have taken place since the eruption in 1980.  Because there was such devastation after the eruption, even scientists felt it would take decades to even begin to see the return of plants and wildlife.  But even they have been amazed at how fast vegetation has returned.



On our way back, we spotted Big Foot and he was kind enough to pose for this picture.

Peggy's Place for lunch

We stopped at this cute little place for lunch.  It sits along the Toutle River.  This cute little place was outside of the blast zone of the volcano.

Hillary lounging around

Hillary's always happy when we get back from our sight seeing.  Sometimes she goes with us if we're going to do a hike or be outside.  But today she had to stay behind.

Tomorrow we leave here and plan to be in La Grande, Oregon tomorrow night.  The drive should be nice because I-84 goes along the scenic Columbia River and Gorge.