APE CAVES
Travel through the more than 2,000-year-old lava tubes at the base of Mount St. Helens. These rock formations hail from the mountain eruption, when flowing lava created the tube as it ran down the mountain. The cold and hardened laved formed the tubes and have remained relatively unchanged over the last two millennia, creating a cool and dark expedition. The Ape Cave is 2.5 miles long but can be extended by two hiking trails for an extended experience.
FORT STEVENS
Take in the historic scenery at Fort Steven’s state park on the Oregon coast. The fort saw service for 84 years and is the only Civil War era earthen fort on the West Coast. Take in the military displays or continue through the start park to explore multiple walking and biking trails. Continue to the coast as Fort Stevens and you’ll come across a historic shipwreck. Learn the history of the Wreck of the Peter Iredale and view the remaining structure of the ship that was ran aground in 1906.
MOUNT ST. HELENS
Explore the natural beauty of Mount St. Helens, an active volcano known for its destructive eruption and change to the ecological landscape. In May of 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted, resulting in the most economically destructive volcanic event in U.S. history. The event reduced the elevation of the mountain’s summit by more than 1,000 ft. Discover the aftermath of the eruption multiple decades later by climbing various hiking trails and observing the nearby lakes.
LELOOSKA FOUNDATION
The Lelooska Foundation and Cultural Center in Ariel, Washington, is a vibrant living history museum that celebrates Kwakwaka’wakw and other Indigenous cultures and histories. Run by the Lelooska Foundation, which got its start in 1977, it’s a special place that houses the art and artifacts mainly collected and used by Chief Lelooskaand his family. The foundation uses this incredible collection to share the rich diversity of North America’s Native Peoples with students and adults alike.
MULTNOMAH FALLS
Multnomah Falls is hands-down one of the most iconic spots in the Pacific Northwest, drawing over 1.3 million visitors each year to soak in its stunning views. It’s also a prime location in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area for checking out the geology shaped by ancient floods. The falls, fed by underground springs from Larch Mountain, tend to be at their most impressive during winter and spring when the flow is strongest. To keep crowds manageable during peak months, there’s a timed-use permit system in place.
APE CAVES
Travel through the more than 2,000-year-old lava tubes at the base of Mount St. Helens. These rock formations hail from the mountain eruption, when flowing lava created the tube as it ran down the mountain. The cold and hardened laved formed the tubes and have remained relatively unchanged over the last two millennia, creating a cool and dark expedition. The Ape Cave is 2.5 miles long but can be extended by two hiking trails for an extended experience.
FORT STEVENS
Take in the historic scenery at Fort Steven’s state park on the Oregon coast. The fort saw service for 84 years and is the only Civil War era earthen fort on the West Coast. Take in the military displays or continue through the start park to explore multiple walking and biking trails. Continue to the coast as Fort Stevens and you’ll come across a historic shipwreck. Learn the history of the Wreck of the Peter Iredale and view the remaining structure of the ship that was ran aground in 1906.
MOUNT ST. HELENS
Explore the natural beauty of Mount St. Helens, an active volcano known for its destructive eruption and change to the ecological landscape. In May of 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted, resulting in the most economically destructive volcanic event in U.S. history. The event reduced the elevation of the mountain’s summit by more than 1,000 ft. Discover the aftermath of the eruption multiple decades later by climbing various hiking trails and observing the nearby lakes.
LELOOSKA FOUNDATION
The Lelooska Foundation and Cultural Center in Ariel, Washington, is a vibrant living history museum that celebrates Kwakwaka’wakw and other Indigenous cultures and histories. Run by the Lelooska Foundation, which got its start in 1977, it’s a special place that houses the art and artifacts mainly collected and used by Chief Lelooskaand his family. The foundation uses this incredible collection to share the rich diversity of North America’s Native Peoples with students and adults alike.
MULTNOMAH FALLS
Multnomah Falls is hands-down one of the most iconic spots in the Pacific Northwest, drawing over 1.3 million visitors each year to soak in its stunning views. It’s also a prime location in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area for checking out the geology shaped by ancient floods. The falls, fed by underground springs from Larch Mountain, tend to be at their most impressive during winter and spring when the flow is strongest. To keep crowds manageable during peak months, there’s a timed-use permit system in place.
