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Kettle Falls
Kettle Falls
Kettle Falls
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.
Muncton Mountain Lodge

Muncton Mountain Lodge

Kettle Falls WA
Prisen er 11 919 kr per natt fra 21. mars til 22. mars
11 919 kr
21. mars–22. mars
inkludert skatter og avgifter
Du kan bo i denne ferieboligen med familievennlig profil under oppholdet i Kettle Falls. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), treningssenter ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 anmeldelser)
A Truly Magical Weekend – Exceptional Hospitality & Perfect Wedding Setting!From the moment we arrived, we knew this was going to be a special stay. The home is nestled in a stunning setting, beautifully maintained, and truly equipped with all the bells and whistles. Every single detail was thoughtfully ...

Anmeldelse skrevet 28. juli 2025

Muncton Mountain Lodge
Columbia Point Resort

Columbia Point Resort

2 out of 5
978 US-395 Kettle Falls WA
Du kan bo på dette motellet under turen til Kettle Falls. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), parkering (inkludert) og hage. Gjestene ...
Columbia Point Resort
Northern Comfort - private, quiet, lake view, mountains

Northern Comfort - private, quiet, lake view, mountains

Kettle Falls WA
Du kan bo i denne ferieboligen under turen til Kettle Falls. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), hage og vaskeritjenester.
9,6/10 Exceptional! (25 anmeldelser)
Best house for a large group! Main floor has 3 areas for gathering, so you're together but separate, so conversations can be heard & shared, and people don't need to shout to be heard. Plus another living room area downstairs for kids to hang out. Sch a great house! Everything is here to cook any ...

Anmeldelse skrevet 26. jan. 2026

Northern Comfort - private, quiet, lake view, mountains
Laveste pris per natt funnet de siste 24 timene, basert på et opphold på 1 natt for 2 voksne. Priser og tilgjengelighet kan endre seg. Ytterligere vilkår kan gjelde.
Modern. Private. Spacious. Fully stocked. Family friendly. Cozy. RV hookup.

Modern. Private. Spacious. Fully stocked. Family friendly. Cozy. RV hookup.

KETTLE FALLS WA
Du kan bo i denne ferieboligen med familievennlig profil under oppholdet i Kettle Falls. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), treningssenter ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 anmeldelser)
Host was great and quick to respond to emails. The house was wonderful. Will definitely book here again.

Anmeldelse skrevet 25. feb. 2026

Modern. Private. Spacious. Fully stocked. Family friendly. Cozy. RV hookup.
Muncton Mountain Lodge

Muncton Mountain Lodge

Kettle Falls WA
Du kan bo i denne ferieboligen med familievennlig profil under oppholdet i Kettle Falls. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), treningssenter ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 anmeldelser)
A Truly Magical Weekend – Exceptional Hospitality & Perfect Wedding Setting!From the moment we arrived, we knew this was going to be a special stay. The home is nestled in a stunning setting, beautifully maintained, and truly equipped with all the bells and whistles. Every single detail was thoughtfully ...

Anmeldelse skrevet 28. juli 2025

Muncton Mountain Lodge
Northern Comfort - private, quiet, lake view, mountains

Northern Comfort - private, quiet, lake view, mountains

Kettle Falls WA
Du kan bo i denne ferieboligen under turen til Kettle Falls. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), hage og vaskeritjenester.
9,6/10 Exceptional! (25 anmeldelser)
Best house for a large group! Main floor has 3 areas for gathering, so you're together but separate, so conversations can be heard & shared, and people don't need to shout to be heard. Plus another living room area downstairs for kids to hang out. Sch a great house! Everything is here to cook any ...

Anmeldelse skrevet 26. jan. 2026

Northern Comfort - private, quiet, lake view, mountains
Laveste pris per natt funnet de siste 24 timene, basert på et opphold på 1 natt for 2 voksne. Priser og tilgjengelighet kan endre seg. Ytterligere vilkår kan gjelde.

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