The Adventure Guys - Johnston Ridge Observatory will reopen Friday

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Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

Johnston Ridge Observatory will reopen Friday

Posted by Craig Hill @ 11:18:08 am

From Mount St. Helens National Monument:

Mount St. Helens' Johnston Ridge Observatory will reopen Friday and offer free admission Sunday, the 28th anniversary of the volcano's 1980 eruption.

Admission to the observatory is regularly $8 per person and free for children 15 and younger.

Mount St. Helens crews have been working to plow record snow from Highway 504, which ends at Johnston Ridge. Crews also dug out the visitors center from a 25-foot snow drift. The deep snow has also created trouble for climbers on the mountain's south side.

Johnston Ridge is located five miles from the volcano's crater and offers views into the crater on clear days. The visitor center offers live seismographs, geologic exhibits, a 16-minute eruption movie, ranger-talks, and a bookstore.

Anniversary festivities at the Johnston Ridge include a presentation by USGS geologist Joe Walder who will discuss the recent eruption and changes in the Crater Glacier at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

“It’s great to regain access to Johnston Ridge and reopen in time for the 28th anniversary,” said Tom Mulder, Monument Manager.

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