Coldwater Lake

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Coldwater Lake didn’t exist until after the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.  Enough debris was pumped down the Toutle River that a dam was made and the lake was formed.

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Life is flourishing in this 33 year old lake.


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Castle Lake Viewpoint


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Lush forests still exist around Mount St. Helens.  Some escaped the blast, some were replanted by timber companies, and some are recovering on their own.

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The mountain shrouded in clouds.

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Don’t go beyond this sign.

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