Saturday, September 13, 2008

Ape Caves at Mt. Saint Helens - Labor Day 2008












The Ape caves consist of a 13, 042 foot long lava tube, the third longest in North America. No this isn't a habitat for Monkeys, Apes, or Gorilla's. Although Parker was constantly wanting to know where they were. It was named by a Scout troop in the 1950's. Although it was 80 degrees outside, inside the cave it is about 40 degress or below. So we bundled up, took our flashlights and lantern and began our long journey inside an active volcano. Doesn't that sound so brave and adventure-some.

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