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Mount St. Helens audio tour launched by Cowlitz County Historical Museum By Marissa Heffernan, The Daily News, Longview
Published: July 4, 2021, 5:37pm
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The drive from Castle Rock to Johnston’s Ridge Observatory now comes with a personal guide, as the Cowlitz County Historical Society launched an audio tour Friday called “Journey to Johnston Ridge.”
“I’m very excited,” said Cowlitz County Historical Museum Director Joseph Govednik. “This is an opportunity to provide something that’s unique and local to enhance the history and tourist experience.”
The audio tour is a seven-track CD or digital download that allows drivers to start on State Route 504 at Castle Rock and go up to Johnston Ridge, listening to a narrative of the area’s history.
41st anniversary of Mount St. Helens eruption spotlights improvements in volcano monitoring
41st anniversary of Mt. St. Helens eruption spotlights improvements in volcano monitoring
Tuesday marks the 41st anniversary of the deadly Mount St. Helens eruption. Since then, scientists have taken big steps in monitoring volcanoes.
SEATTLE - Tuesday marks the 41st anniversary of the deadly Mt. St. Helens eruption. Since then, scientists have taken big steps in monitoring volcanoes.
Of call the Cascade volcanoes, Mt. St. Helens is monitored the closest. Just based on its history of being so active recently, we would expect it will most likely be active again in the near future, said Cascades Volcano Observatory research geologist Emily Johnson.
COVID-19 pandemic forces another virtual commemoration of Mt. St. Helens eruption
Johnston Ridge Observatory remains closed as pandemic restrictions ease
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The same thing happened last year commemorating the 40th year of the historical eruption.
On the 41st anniversary of the Mt. St. Helen s eruption there was a series of events along with a question and answer session on Reddit with scientists. (Washington State Emergency Management)
As pandemic restrictions begin to ease, all eyes are on the Johnston Ridge Observatory which remains closed. This popular tourist stop sits in the heart of the blast zone roughly almost 5 miles away from the volcano.