Back in 1980, Ryan Lake and its adjacent campgrounds and wilderness area was supposed to lie outside the predicted blast zone for the impending eruption of Mount St. Helens. The lake lies a bit more than twelve miles from the mountain, and geologists had designated only 10-mile radius as a "red zone" around the volcano.

But volcanoes don't consult with geologists before cracking open their domes. So, on May 18th of that year, when St. Helens finally erupted, the effects of the blast were felt well beyond their predicted radius. And Ryan Lake was not spared.

Sadly, three campers backpacking through the local complex of trails did not make it out in time.

Today, the area around Ryan Lake remains much as it was immediately after the blast. Toppled trees are everywhere. There is thick ash underfoot, and wherever you walk on the short six-tenths of a mile trail around the lake, you will see evidence of that day.

The grounds have been turned into a self-guided interpretative center. There are signs along the way to inform visitors of the extent of the devastation (one sign sits by a a tree stump, which, turned over on its side, is twelve feet high).

But the signs also outline the forest's ongoing recovery, and the efforts to aid that recovery by the Forest Service, volunteers, and even the timber industry itself.

Nowhere, though, will you see mentioned the three individuals who lost their lives here some thirty-five years ago. But when you visit, you'll be walking in their footsteps.

It is a magnificent place, full of wild beauty and the evidence of nature's ferocious power. And for those three people, who must have loved the wilderness as much as any of us who walk there, I can think of no more fitting memorial.

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Hoteles que aceptan mascotas en Kettle Falls. Mira la disponibilidad:

Esta noche

7 ene. - 8 ene.

Mañana

8 ene. - 9 ene.

Este fin de semana

9 ene. - 11 ene.

El próximo fin de semana

16 ene. - 18 ene.

Nuestra selección de hoteles que aceptan mascotas en Kettle Falls

Columbia Point Resort

Kettle Falls

Christopher

AR$ 191.716 en total

impuestos y cargos incluidos

16 ene. - 17 ene.

Cozy apartment nestled in the hills of Kettle Falls overlooking Lake Roosevelt.

Kettle Falls

Edward B.

AR$ 362.276 en total

impuestos y cargos incluidos

9 ene. - 10 ene.

Benny's Colville Inn

Colville

"The best was to meet Javier at the reception of the hotel. He gave us all the necessary indications, really fantastic when you do not know the area. The hotel was OK, a bit run down by the years. The location was on the outside of town, but after a 15 minutes’ walk we reached town , which was really good. There were some good restaurants as well as a pub named Moose´s, which was delightful. A good stay overall. "

Juan

AR$ 223.316 en total

impuestos y cargos incluidos

8 ene. - 9 ene.

Selkirk Motel

Colville

Denise

AR$ 189.090 en total

impuestos y cargos incluidos

8 ene. - 9 ene.

Riverside Custom Home - Black Bear Lodge

Northport

Kayla C.

AR$ 1.246.430 en total

impuestos y cargos incluidos

8 ene. - 9 ene.

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¿Cuál es el mejor hotel que acepte mascotas en Kettle Falls?

Columbia Point Resort es un lugar que acepta mascotas durante tu estadía.

¿Cuál es el mejor momento del año para viajar a Kettle Falls con mi mascota?

Si viajas con una mascota, ver el pronóstico del tiempo puede garantizar la seguridad y la diversión para todos durante tu viaje. Por lo general, los meses más cálidos son agosto y julio, con una temperatura promedio de 20 °C, mientras que los meses más fríos son enero y diciembre, con un promedio de -3 °C. Los meses con más nieve en Kettle Falls son enero, diciembre, octubre y febrero, con un promedio de nieve en cada mes de 27 mm.

¿Qué puedes hacer en Kettle Falls con tu mascota?

Kettle Falls se destaca por sus senderos, y tiene una gran variedad de lugares interesantes para visitar. Durante tu recorrido por el destino, visita Pierre Lake y Franklin D Roosevelt Lake. Además, asegúrate de recorrer los principales puntos de interés, como Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area y Río Columbia.

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Columbia Point Resort

Cozy apartment nestled in the hills of Kettle Falls overlooking Lake Roosevelt.

Benny's Colville Inn

Selkirk Motel

Riverside Custom Home - Black Bear Lodge

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