A Falconguide(r) to Mount St. Helens: A Guide to Exploring the Great Outdoors (Exploring Series) - Softcover

Barstad, Fred

Softcover

ISBN 10: 076272871X ISBN 13: 9780762728718

Publisher: Falcon Guides, 2004

Synopsis

Mount St. Helens, located just 50 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon, has been attracting thousands of visitors each year since its famous erruption in 1980. In 1982, Congress set aside the 110,000-acre monument to allow the volcanically-altered landscape to recover at its own pace and to provide for research, educational, and recreational opportunities. Exploring Mount St. Helens is a comprehensive guide to this world-renowned attraction, offering a close-up look at the destruction and remarkable recovery of the area. The guide includes detailed information on the natural and cultural history of the area; recreational opportunities, including 23 hiking trails; and historical, geological, and natural exhibits.

About this title

About the Author

Fred Barstad has hiked and climbed most of the Cascade Volcanos in Washington and Oregon. He is the author of three Falcon guides, and resides in Enterprise, Oregon.

From the Back Cover

On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens spewed 540 million tons of gas and ash, toppled miles of trees, and sent devastating debris flowing down its flanks. Two years later Congress established the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument to allow the volcanically altered landscape to recover naturally and to provide for educational, recreational, and research opportunities. Today the 110,000-acre monument has become a world-renowned attraction, with many thousands of visitors each year. A FalconGuide to Mount St. Helens offers twenty-three trails--from short self-guided tours to multiday backpacks--that will help you get the most out of your time on this extraordinary mountain. Through explorations of Lava Canyon, the Plains of Abraham, and much more, author and veteran hiker Fred Barstad offers a close-up look at the destruction and remarkable recovery of Mount St. Helens. He discusses the area's natural and cultural history and points out the geological features, flora, and fauna that make this dynamic region so fascinating and unique. Inside you'll find: - in-depth trail information - detailed trail maps - elevation profiles - accurate directions from major access points - difficulty ratings for each hike Whether you are planning a visit or live in the area, use A FalconGuide to Mount St. Helens as your guide.

Edition details

• Publisher: Falcon Guides
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 076272871X
• ISBN 13: 9780762728718
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240