On the morning of May 18, 1980 a magnitude 5.1 earthquake triggered one of the world’s largest recorded landslides as the north face of Mt St. Helens collapsed to bury the valleys below, followed within seconds by one of the most powerful volcanic blasts in the history of North America. Within ten minutes the eruptionContinue reading “Mt St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington”
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Central Oregon: Madras, Bend, and Newberry National Volcanic Monument
Are you ready for another great weekend trip? Our central Oregon itinerary presents our top picks and offers a great variety of sites to visit. Best time to visit: a visit scheduled Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend will allow you to visit all the sites on the itinerary. Plan to arrive at EricksonContinue reading “Central Oregon: Madras, Bend, and Newberry National Volcanic Monument”
Ponderosa Pine and Sawtooth Scenic Byways and Ketchum, Idaho
Ready for a fantastic weekend travel itinerary that mixes wonderfully scenic drives with historical museums and marvels of natural history? Our itinerary is presented as starting from Boise but the itinerary could easily be experienced in reverse, including a stay at Ketchum, if coming from the east. Best time to travel this itinerary is MemorialContinue reading “Ponderosa Pine and Sawtooth Scenic Byways and Ketchum, Idaho”
Hit the Road in the Pacific Northwest 