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

The U.S. Forest Service just gave Canada-based mining company Ascot USA Inc. permission to do exploratory mining for gold, copper, silver and molybdenum near Mount St. Helens—The Columbian first reported.

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

The U.S. Forest Service just gave Canada-based mining company Ascot USA Inc. permission to do exploratory mining for gold, copper, silver and molybdenum near Mount St. Helens—The Columbian first reported.

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

On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted, blowing 1,300 feet off the mountain, killing 57 people.

Mount St. Helens Climbing Permits Go On Sale This Week

Permits are required for anyone traveling above 4,800-foot elevation on the volcano year-round., as well as for anyone climbing Mount St. Helens at any between April 1 and October 31.

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

On Saturday, October 8, the state of Washington tore up, smacked down and shat on everything Oregon loves.

Little Earthquakes Shake Mount Hood

The mountains on our horizon are shaking. Should we freak out?

Mount St. Helens Is "Recharging" With Magma

That half-mountain you see off in the distance is slowly refilling with liquid hot magma.

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