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The Ape Caves in Mount St. Helens Will Reopen to the Public in May

North America’s third-largest lava tube, just 70 miles outside of Portland, is preparing to reopen to the public. Ape Cave, which is about a 20-minute drive north of Cougar, Wash., will welcome back visitors beginning on May 18. The attraction has been closed since last spring in response to the pandemic.

Observe the 40th Anniversary of Mount St. Helens’ Eruption by Watching News Broadcasts From That Morning

No documentary quite captures the mixture of excitement, fear and confusion like seeing how newscasters reacted when the volcano popped.

More Than a Month After Mount St. Helens Erupted, Many Portlanders Resorted to Face Masks That Protected Them From Ingesting Ash

“Sucking Dust,” June 24, 1980.

Mount St. Helens Institute Is Hosting a Livestream With Bill Nye This Weekend

Nye’s Portland appearance has long been canceled. You can still catch the enthusiastic science educator’s talk about the Pacific Northwest’s most notorious volcano, though. Tomorrow, the Mount St. Helens Institute will livestream a conversation with Nye on Facebook or YouTube.

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mount st helens

The Ape Caves in Mount St. Helens Will Reopen to the Public in May

Observe the 40th Anniversary of Mount St. Helens’ Eruption by Watching News Broadcasts From That Morning

More Than a Month After Mount St. Helens Erupted, Many Portlanders Resorted to Face Masks That Protected Them From Ingesting Ash

Mount St. Helens Institute Is Hosting a Livestream With Bill Nye This Weekend

We Brought a Piece of Mount St. Helens to You

Scientists Are Barely Monitoring Mount Hood’s Volcanic Activity, Report Warns

The U.S. Forest Service Just Approved Exploratory Gold and Silver Mining Near Mount St. Helens

Mount St. Helens Erupted 37 Years Ago Today—See What It Looked Like From Space

Mount St. Helens Climbing Permits Go On Sale This Week

The Other Beatdown: Washington Beer Shredded Oregon Beer at the Great American Beer Festival

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