The other side of Mount St. Helens: Exploring the blast zone at Windy Ridge

A scenic route to Windy Ridge offers visitors access to the Mount St. Helens blast zone, featuring views of Spirit Lake and the landscape's recovery since 1980.
A scenic drive to Windy Ridge takes visitors deep into the Mount St. Helens blast zone, with views of Spirit Lake, wildlife and the scars of 1980.
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