9/04/05. Today we headed out for Mt St Helens. From the campground we drove east about 30 miles or so passing through some beautiful countryside. Hard to believe that 25 years ago (this is the 25th Anniversary) that this whole area for great distances in every direction was covered by tons of ash. There are several very good visiter centers and gift shops along the way. There is even a restaurant inside this one though we had already planned to brown bag for lunch.