This drive through Spirit Lake Highway shows you Mt. St. Helens up close and the devastation from the eruptions. Follow the lava path>>
Category: Volcanic Sites
The road to Mount Rainier
It was late-May and we were in the SeaTac area. With Winter behind us and a good part of Spring too, it seemed like a fairly good time to squeeze…
Our World: Mt. Hood
You don’t have to go all the way to ‘Mt. Hood’ to see Mt. Hood . It is tall, imposing and unmissable. With its clear cut form and its elevation,…
Our World: Mt. Shasta
Mt. Shasta is one of the taller volcanoes of the Cascade Range. This active volcano that lies in Siskiyou County in Northern California is visible from Interstate 5 if you…
One really Faithful Geyser, this!
Old Faithful Geyser of California is a hot water spring in Napa. This area, which is prone to volcanic activity spurts water up to a height of 60-100 feet.
Showcasing ‘The Elements’
Exploring the elements at volcanic sites: Earth| Water| Fire| Air Earth It is amazing what volcanoes can do to the earth. It can change the lay of the land. It…
A brush with California’s volcanic and glacial past
There’s a state on the west coast of the United States that’s known for its beaches, its wine country, it’s Pacific Coast drives, it’s entertainment capital, even its history of…
Hawaiian Sands: Black Sand Beach, Salt and Pepper Beach…
I had only heard about black sand beaches, now I got to see one. Quite a visual treat it was. I’d say that the black sand is another must-see on…
Volcano tour on Hawaii’s Big Island
The highlight of my Hawaii Holiday was making it to Volcanoes National Park on Big Island. How could we go to Hawaii and not see a bit of the volcanic…