12 September 2005

Hike at Mount Saint Helens (USA) on 12 September 2005

Source and photos: http://horizons.free.fr/seikatsu/eng/memories/2005-09_us-mount-st-helens.htm

Former lava path without vegetation at Mount Saint Helens I hiked Mount Saint Helens in Washington State (United States of America) on 12 September 2005 in company of Ruth to see for the first time the site of a devastating volcanic eruption. We drove a few hours from Seattle, visited a museum dedicated to the 1980 eruption then walked for a while in the area. In some places vegetation was non-existent, dead trees killed by toxic fumes stood still, and animals were scarce. Ruth was a great companion for the hike as she is my preferred geologist and a former NASA employee.

05 September 2005

Hike at Mount Rainier (USA) on 05 September 2005

Source and photos: http://horizons.free.fr/seikatsu/eng/memories/2005-09_us-mount-rainier.htm

A couple of deers at Mount Rainier I hiked Mount Rainier in Washington State (United States of America) on 05 September 2005 in company of Jennifer to relax, breathe, and discover wide natural spaces. On our way, we enjoyed a great scenery at Alder Lake then lunched in a train wagon turned into a restaurant. The hike at Mount Rainier in the Paradise area was refreshing, and we appreciated the company of deers apparently used to respect from humans, which is predictable since wandering beyond the tracks is forbidden.