Sunday marks 45 years since Mount St. Helens erupted in Washington state. The deadly eruption happened shortly after 8:30 a.m. on May 18, 1980, following months of small explosions and earthquakes.

But the peak trail is the main draw, the experience that brings many visitors to this remote corner of California. Proper preparation is essential for a safe and enjoyable hike. Bring at least two ...

A bunch of gophers helped restore the plant life around Mount St. Helens after the devastating eruption in May 1980.

The High Desert Museum will begin its Spring break programming on Saturday, March 21st, featuring the return of live flight demonstrations and several new exhibitions. The museum will also transition ...

The African continent is splitting along a triple junction of rifts that converge in Afar, Ethiopia. A new ocean may take millions of years to form, but that is giving scientists ample time to glean ...

If someone told you that you could walk to the top of an active volcano in California, you’d probably assume they were ...

Discover the 12 Best Volcanoes to Visit in the USA! Find out where to hike, explore, and witness the earth's raw power across America's most stunning volcanic landscapes.

In the world of disaster movies, we often see exaggerated depictions of destruction, where physics and scientific accuracy ...

Yellowstone’s massive supervolcano and Mount St. Helens, the volcano that devastated Washington in 1980, are among America’s most infamous natural threats. This video explores what makes each one so ...

If you’re feeling antsy about today’s divisional game between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers, you’re not alone. Even Mount Saint Helens is on pins and needles. The mountain’s parody ...

Mount St. Helens looked like it might be erupting again. Commercial pilots flying in the area Tuesday reported clouds of fine volcanic ash rising into the air above the collapsed dome of the Cascades’ ...