Mt. St. Helens Hiking Trails to Reopen Today
Associated Press
VANCOUVER, Wash. —
Mt. St. Helens is to be reopened to hikers today for the first time since a volcanic eruption seven years ago claimed 57 lives.
Climbing permits are free to all who request them through May 16; after that date, climbers will be limited to 100 each day, a forestry spokesman said.
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