On May 18 1980, after weeks of small activity, the volcano Mount St. Helen’s north side collapsed, followed by a catastrophic eruption. All buildings and vegetation in an area of 600 square kilometer were flattened. 57 people were killed, some of them were never found. This area is now the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic […]
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USA 2015 – Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway
Travelling from The Dalles to Troutdale in Oregon, we took the longer but worthwhile route on the Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway. This was certainly one of our highlights of this years trip.
USA 2015 – John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
Unexpectingly beautiful landscapes and interesting geology. Hunting fossils at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.
USA 2015 – Newberry National Volcanic Monument
The Newberry National Volcanic Monument near Bend, Oregon.
USA 2015 – Crater Lake National Park
The deepest lake in the USA, Crater Lake National Park. By the way, the snow pictures were taken while it was 35 degrees celsius!