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May.28.2021
“You gotta be kidding me!” I hissed under my breath as I looked up the more-than-30-foot ladder leading up to a dark ledge above me. I was miles under the earth, deep in the belly of Cumberland Caverns near Sparta, Tennessee, and the ladder was just another challenge I had to face while exploring the underworld.
I’m a huge fan of wild caving. Sure, I love the cave tours that are well lit with smooth paths that showcase the stalagmites and stalactites for tourists. For many people, these show caves are an easy and safe way to see the wonders beneath our feet.
The Ape Cave Near Mt. Saint Helens Is a Must-See Road Trip!
If you are planning a road trip this summer, why not check out the very cool Ape Cave near Mt. Saint Helens?
The pandemic shut down the popular attraction but the good news is that the cave is now open again. If you are a Sasquatch/Big Foot fan, this is the roadside attraction that you ll want to check out.
The Ape Cave is over 2.5 miles long and is the third-longest lava tube in North America. There are two portions to the caves.
There is a lower and upper level of caves to explore with the lower cave being more family-friendly. If you are exploring the lower level, it ll take about an hour.
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.