Private Family Adventures

Roll up your sleeves, strap on your boots and join us in the field as we conduct hands-on investigation and model real-world science practices to learn about the science and stories of Mount St. Helens with Private Family Adventures!

Looking for something else?

• Adult only guided adventures 
• Family friendly summer event series
• Field trips for youth groups & school groups with our Volcano Outdoor School 

Explore a unique side of Mount St. Helens with your family. Whether in winter, spring or summer Mount St. Helens has stories to tell! Inspire your curiosity about Mount St. Helens and increase your comfort exploring the outdoors.

About our trips:

• Duration: 4-hour and 6-hour trips
• Maximum Group Size: 12 people
• Location: 
  • Northwest side of Mount St. Helens in the blast zone of the May 18, 1980 eruption along WA State highway 504. All trips meet at the Mount St. Helens Science & Learning Center and explore nearby trails such as the Coldwater Lake Boardwalk Trail, Hummocks Trail and South Coldwater Trail.
  • Guided trips to Ape Cave may be available.
• Distance and terrain: We will explore both on hiking trails and off-trail in open and forested terrain. The distance we hike will depend on the comfort of the participants, the weather, and the terrain. We will determine the distance and difficulty of our adventure based on the group needs. 
• Permits: No permits are necessary. 
• Availability: June through November

COST:

• 4-hour Program: 
  • $200 for 1-2 people
  • $165 for 2-4 people
  • $85/person for 5+ people
• 6-hour Program: 
  • $300 for 1-2 people
  • $250 for 2-4 people
  • $125/person for 5+ people

Youth 4 years old and younger are FREE.

Questions? Email our education team: learn@mshinstitute.org. 

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THANK YOU FOR LEARNING WITH US AT THE MOUNT ST. HELENS INSTITUTE!

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