Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument - 3 hours 15 min

For anyone interested in volcanoes, the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument is a must-see. The 110,000-acre area was set aside for research, recreation, and education after the volcano erupted in 1980. A wide variety of hiking trails are in the area, and there are several excellent viewpoints accessible by car.

The closest viewpoint available to the public is known as Windy Ridge, and it overlooks the beautiful Spirit Lake as well as the areas destroyed when the volcano erupted. Visitors can climb the volcano itself, but a permit is required, as there is a limit on the number of people allowed per day.

Address: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, 3029 Spirit Lake Hwy, Castle Rock, WA 98611, Phone: 360-449-7800