Windy Ridge

Sunday, August 13, 2017 - Cougar, WA

It rained most of the night and into the morning. We went to Lone Fir Resort for breakfast.

After breakfast the rain had stopped and we headed for Windy Ridge.  We were hoping to hike the base of the mountain.  Of course I had to get our sign picture.

We made it as far as the Bear Meadow parking lot.  The road was closed due to damage from the harsh winter. 

The park ranger let us know we could walk down the road and get to Blast Edge overlook.  So off we went.

I took several pictures of the beautiful wildflowers we saw along our walk.

We heard water flowing and of course we had to go check it out.  :)

And there was a hill to climb, so the kids climbed it.  :)

The rocks they were climbing on weighed next to nothing.  

The view were awesome!

After about 2 mile walk we made it to the Blast Edge.  I took a picture of the sign.  Mt. St. Helen is behind the clouds.

Here were a couple of the signs at the overlook.

The sights were just stunning.

This tree was just begging me to take a picture of it.  :)

The area has recovered a lot in the last 30 years, but it was amazing. 

Once again tonight we had hot dogs, beans and s'mores.  :) 

It was another wonderful day!