01Aftershock: Walking the Wild Heart of Mt. St. Helens
Mt. St. Helens is both spectacle and classroom: a blast-scarred crater, freshwater lakes, lava tubes and hummock fields that tell a story of destruction and recovery. This guide lays out the best ways to experience the mountain — on foot, from the sky, and with a local guide — plus practical tips to plan a safe, meaningful visit.

