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Mount St. Helens · Disaster Dark Tourism

The 1980 eruption site includes guided tours in the blast zone and visitor centers such as the Johnston Ridge Observatory. It showcases volcanic recovery and natural ecological succession post-eruption.

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Best season: Summer
Difficulty: 8
Region: USA, Washington State

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An image of clouds meeting a snowy hill. This shot was taken on the hike back down after summiting Mt. Saint Helens (June 2020).

Photo by Awar Meman

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Sunset over Mount Shuksan as seen from Hontoon Point.

Photo by Gantavya Bhatt

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Aerial shot of St. John's harbor with vibrant cityscape and ships by the water.

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Breathtaking view of Mount St. Helens with lush foreground at sunrise, showcasing nature's beauty.

Photo by JOHN CALLERY

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