P H O T O G R A P H Y

Loowit, or Mount Saint Helens, is an active volcano in the cascades mountain range. Famous for its 1980 eruption, Loowit and the area around it provide a unique opportunity for explorations of cascades volcanism in its action and its consequences. Summiting the mountain can be done without specialized equipment since it does not require travel on glaciers, and the view from the summit rim is fascinating. The Loowit trail takes you around the circumference of the mountain and reveals both lush green forests and massive meadows built on and carved out of the ash and debris from the mountain's eruptions.