Eastern Washington Adventures http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/ From the cities to the mountains, from hiking to wheeling, Free to attend Family Adventure trips, site seeing tours and other events. On line articles about adventures in Eastern Washington and beyond since 2005. Many photos of Eastern Washington. en Sat, 19 May 2012 11:15:29 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/images/misc/rss.png Eastern Washington Adventures http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/ DNR: Mount St. Helens blew its top 32 years ago http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11258-DNR-Mount-St-Helens-blew-its-top-32-years-ago?goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 23:56:03 GMT http://washingtondnr.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/mount-st-helens-blew-its-top-32-years-ago/ *Mount St. Helens blew its top 32 years ago * ... http://washingtondnr.wordpress.com/2...-32-years-ago/

Mount St. Helens blew its top 32 years ago


Keith Stoffel, then a DNR employee, took this photo which is the only known image of the initial eruption of Mount St. Helens. Photo: Keith Stoffel (c) 2010.



A massive eruption shook Mount St. Helens 32 years ago on this date. The ash cloud created after the mountain’s upper 1,000-plus feet was blown away rose to 80,000 feet elevation in less than 15 minutes. Within two weeks, the ash cloud had completely encircled the globe.

The initial eruption on that Sunday morning 32 years ago destroyed 230 square miles of national, state and private forest, and took 57 lives – some of those who died from shock waves and clouds of hot ash and superheated gases were more than 10 miles away. Others drowned in rivers swollen by mud flows that spilled down local valleys and river beds. Experts say the loss of life would have been much greater had the eruption occurred on a weekday when many more workers would be in the surrounding forests.

Today, a 110,000-acre area around the mountain is a National Volcanic Monument. The mountain has been a lot quieter since the events of May 18, 1980; though a smaller series of steam eruptions occurred in 2004 , but caused no injuries or deaths.



In October 2004, a small steam eruption, with minor amounts of ash, issued from a vent near the lava dome that formed between 1980 and 1986. Photo: John Pallister/USGS.



DNR’s Geology and Earth Resources Division works with the U.S. Geological Survey, and other agencies to monitor Mount St. Helens, and the other active volcanoes in Washington State, including Mount Rainier.

Visit our Mount St. Helens information page to take the Mount St. Helens quiz and see photos of the 1980 eruption and its aftermath.
See what the volcano looks like today on the Mount St. Helens VolcanoCam, located at Johnston Ridge Observatory about 5 miles from the mountain.
]]> In the News Ceg http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11258-DNR-Mount-St-Helens-blew-its-top-32-years-ago Wenas Wildlife Area Target Shooting Public Meeting http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11256-Wenas-Wildlife-Area-Target-Shooting-Public-Meeting?goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 22:02:50 GMT *Wenas Wildlife Area Target Shooting Public Meeting* Report by Clay Graham (http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/member.php/2-Ceg) / Eastern... Wenas Wildlife Area Target Shooting Public Meeting
Report by Clay Graham / Eastern Washington Adventures


Photo by Clay Graham / Eastern Washington Adventures

On Wednesday May 16, 2012 the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife had a public meeting at the Selah Civic Center about the problems happening at the 114,150-acre Wenas Wildlife Area with target shooting. This meeting was put on by the WDFW to hear what the people who use these areas have to say. The two of the main concerns were public safety and wildfires caused from target shooting. Trash is another big issue that cost a lot to deal with every year even with the help of volunteers doing a lot of the work.

The speakers gave the group some history about the problems and the fires that happened in the past at the Wenas Wildlife Area caused by target shooting. Next they had people attending the meeting break out to 6 groups to brainstorm ideas what to do about the issues. After about 45 minutes they had everyone come back together to talk about the solutions the users of the Wenas Wildlife Area came up with. There were many different ideas from making designated only shooting areas to seasonal day time closures.

More meetings will follow as ideas come in to make a plan. The meeting announcements and other information will be posted on this site under the Public Land Education section.

If you would add solutions, comments or have question about the Wenas Wildlife Area, please contact:

WDFW
Cindi Confer Morris
1701 S. 24th Ave.
Yakima, WA 98902

or by e-mail: TeamYakima@dfw.wa.gov ]]> In the News Ceg http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11256-Wenas-Wildlife-Area-Target-Shooting-Public-Meeting Broke wheeler from Moxee http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11255-Broke-wheeler-from-Moxee?goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 06:22:17 GMT Hey everyone, just stumbled across this site and saw it was local so I figured I would check it out. My name is Greg and I am currently working on a... Hey everyone, just stumbled across this site and saw it was local so I figured I would check it out. My name is Greg and I am currently working on a tube buggy, and also have a 92 x cab yota that is my dd/weekend warrior.. I will try and find some pics to post up.. ]]> Introduce Yourself Broke wheeler http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11255-Broke-wheeler-from-Moxee Military Appreciation Night - May 18 2012 http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11253-Military-Appreciation-Night-May-18-2012?goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 03:37:44 GMT Image: http://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/582693_10150764683909361_778319360_8961951_1002472673_n.jpg ]]> Up-coming Events Ceg http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11253-Military-Appreciation-Night-May-18-2012 27spline longfields http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11251-27spline-longfields?goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 11:58:07 GMT I just bought a set of 27spline bobby longs with stock toyota inner axles. Decided I'm not gonna run them, I'm going to build my housing with fj80 ends and birfs. $300 take em away.

I also have a trail gear twin stick for a forward shift transfer case, $75 takes that away.

Firm on prices, that's what I paid for the stuff, I'm just not gonna use it. ]]> For Sale or Trade nickb http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11251-27spline-longfields $11.95 for free shipping? http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11250-11-95-for-free-shipping?goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 07:52:47 GMT I am not sure how to explain this other than to say: Make sure you check out the *final/total* costs of your online purchase before committing to... I am not sure how to explain this other than to say: Make sure you check out the final/total costs of your online purchase before committing to buy.



The screen shot above is from a HUGE competitor of mine that advertises FREE SHIPPING... but charges almost $12.00 for a "handling fee" :dontknow: :tard:

Long story short: I can sell you the same part for LESS if you include their "handling fee" ]]> BS Area 4WheelingPlus.com http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11250-11-95-for-free-shipping Loading ramp ideas needed http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11249-Loading-ramp-ideas-needed?goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 07:14:17 GMT I'm looking for some thoughts/ideas on building some ramps to load my TJ onto one of our flatbed trucks. It would make it a lot easier to load the family in the truck, jeep on the back, and plenty of room for camp gear and some firewood, etc. Truck is a Medium Duty 2002 International 4300 lopro (23,000lb GVWR) with a 20' steel flatbed that sits 40" tall in the back. I think they are going to need to be at least 8 long, maybe 10' :dontknow: I have an idea of how to attach them to the truck so they don't slip off with a hook type system. I know I'll need to do some fabrication to the back of the truck to make this happen.

What I'm not sure is is what to use for the ramps. Initially I was thinking aluminum to keep the weight down and I've done some pricing at www.discountramps.com , but I don't really want to spend $600 for them.

Calling around to the steel shops I can't get anyone to help with some thoughts of what steel to use since no one wants to be liable if anything happens, which I can understand that.

Maybe some pretty good size angle iron for the main runners, about 14" apart, with smaller angle iron about 4-6" apart for the "ladder" part that the tires will be driving on?

What do you guys think? Or does anyone have any ramps that might work for this that you want to get rid of for a reasonable price?

Any thoughts would be appreciated. ]]> Fabrication BlindPilot http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11249-Loading-ramp-ideas-needed Video: Lake Easton State Park http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11248-Lake-Easton-State-Park?goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 00:20:53 GMT ]]> Places to Visit Ceg http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11248-Lake-Easton-State-Park Forest Access For ALL: Ag and Timber Twilight Parade Lagrande OR - May 18 2012 http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11245-Forest-Access-For-ALL-Ag-and-Timber-Twilight-Parade-Lagrande-OR-May-18-2012?goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 06:56:18 GMT Forest Access for all would like everyone to attend this event. It is not just an ATV issue we need to rally all uses of the forest. We will have... Forest Access for all would like everyone to attend this event. It is not just an ATV issue we need to rally all uses of the forest. We will have signs, the jail wagon and different motorized vehicles. It would be great to get the elderly, disabled, children, vetrans, wood cutters, and anyone else that needs to be recognized that the Forest Service seems to be ignoring. Please e-mail us at keepitopen@forestaccessforall.com for more info. We will meet at commercial tire between 6 & 6:30 in Lagrande.

http://www.facebook.com/events/362972733750301/

Please visit our website at www.forestaccessforall.com

We would love to see you there! ]]> Up-coming Events forestaccessforall http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11245-Forest-Access-For-ALL-Ag-and-Timber-Twilight-Parade-Lagrande-OR-May-18-2012 CJ5 swing-a-way tire rack ideas http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11244-CJ5-swing-a-way-tire-rack-ideas?goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 05:49:03 GMT I am looking have a rear bumper with swing-a-way tire rack built for my CJ5. I need ideas on how to make it work so I can open my tailgate. It need... I am looking have a rear bumper with swing-a-way tire rack built for my CJ5. I need ideas on how to make it work so I can open my tailgate. It need it to hold a 33" tire, gas can, chainsaw and hi-lift jack. The gas can and tire need to be placed like army jeeps in photo but on a swing-a-way rack.



The CJ5 now
]]> Fabrication Ceg http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11244-CJ5-swing-a-way-tire-rack-ideas Memorial Day ORV Run - May 28 2012 http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11243-Memorial-Day-ORV-Run-May-28-2012?goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 05:10:04 GMT Eastern Washington Adventures
Memorial Day ORV Run
Monday May 28th, 2012
Run called by Ceg & Jeepscum.


Memorial Day Ahtanum Snow Run - May 30 2011 Photo by Clay Graham / Eastern Washington Adventures

This is an Eastern Washington Adventures run open to 4x4 rigs, Side-by-sides and ATVs.
Note: This run will be in off camber snow and slow going.
Warning! Damage may occur to your rig.

You must follow the rules, have a First aid kit, Tow points, recovery gear, CB radio and a Fire extinguisher.

 A Discover Pass is required due to we are going to be at the Ahtanum State Forest (DNR Land).


The run starts at 10:00 AM from the Ahtanum Winter Recreation Trailhead to run the Green Dot roads and trails in the area.

Below is the list of who is going so far. Please post if you are going so we know to look for you or not.

CB Ch #7.

Thanks, Ceg

]]> Up-coming Events Ceg http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11243-Memorial-Day-ORV-Run-May-28-2012 WDFW: Two sections of Yakima River to open for hatchery spring chinook fishing http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11242-WDFW-Two-sections-of-Yakima-River-to-open-for-hatchery-spring-chinook-fishing?goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 04:12:20 GMT *_WDFW NEWS RELEASE_**Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife** *600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091 ** *http://wdfw.wa.gov/ * *May... WDFW NEWS RELEASE
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
http://wdfw.wa.gov/
May 15, 2012
Contact: John Easterbrooks, (509) 457-9330


Two sections of Yakima River to open for
hatchery spring chinook fishing



OLYMPIA - Two sections of the Yakima River will open this week to fishing for hatchery-reared spring chinook salmon, under regulations adopted by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).

Starting Wednesday, May 16, the lower Yakima River will open to fishing for hatchery spring chinook from the Interstate 182 Bridge in Richland to the Grant Avenue Bridge in Prosser.


On Saturday, May 19, the salmon fishery will expand to the upper Yakima River from the Interstate 82 Bridge at Union Gap to the railroad bridge below Roza Dam.


John Easterbrooks, regional WDFW fish program manager, said the lower river is expected to remain open through June 30, while fishing in the upper section will likely continue through July 31.


"The springers are running late this year, but they're finally moving into the Yakima River," said Easterbrooks, noting that fishery managers are predicting a return of approximately 5,000 adult hatchery chinook to the Yakima River.


Anglers will have a daily limit of two adipose-fin-clipped hatchery chinook. All wild salmon, identifiable by an intact adipose fin, must be released unharmed and must not be removed from the water prior to release. The same is true for all steelhead, as noted in the fishing rule on WDFW's website (http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/rulechanges/ ).


To participate in the fishery, anglers must possess a Columbia River Salmon/Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE), along with a valid fishing license. Anglers also have the option of purchasing a "two-pole endorsement" to fish with two poles during the fishery.


Revenues from the CRSSE will be used to fund monitoring and law enforcement for the fishery, and to expand the lower river fishery up to Prosser this year.


Endorsement revenues will also fund a hooking-mortality study for spring chinook salmon this year below Roza Dam, where a WDFW research team plans to radio-tag 150 wild fish that have been hooked, played and released.


"Anglers who have hooked a spring chinook may be approached by a scientific technician as they reel in the fish," Easterbrooks said. "If it's a wild fish with an intact adipose fin, the technician will offer to assist in unhooking and releasing it after tagging it and recording information on the fish."


The technicians will also be fishing to catch fish for the study, and will release all fish they catch once they have been tagged. At the end of the spawning season, survival rates for all spring chinook that have been tagged and released will be compared against a control group of fish that have not been hooked by anglers.


"This study, conducted in conjunction with the Yakama Nation, will not only be useful in estimating hooking mortality rates on the Yakima River but also on other tributaries to the Columbia River," he said. "We would appreciate anglers' cooperation as we work to refine estimates that play a key role in managing area fisheries."


Easterbrooks is also asking for anglers' cooperation in helping to maintain access across Roza Dam to the popular fishing area downstream from the railroad bridge boundary. He asks that anglers observe some basic rules established by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which owns the facility:


  • Passage across the dam is limited to walk-in access to the right (west) bank of the river. The public is prohibited from using the railroad bridge walkway to access the left (east) bank-fishing area. Anglers can access both sides of the river by walking under the bridge abutments to access the fishing area downstream.
  • Anglers are asked to park in the designated areas on the right side of the Roza Access Road, not on private property on the left side of the road.
  • Dumpsters have been placed at the parking area and next to the Roza adult fish trapping facility. Anglers are asked to carry a trash bag and deposit their trash - along with any they find along the trail - in those dumpsters.
  • Anglers are also asked to use the portable toilets provided at the access road parking area and on the west side of the dam.

"Public access across Roza Dam is a privilege, not a right," Easterbrooks said. "We're asking anglers to do everything they can to make sure that access point remains open for their use." ]]> In the News Ceg http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11242-WDFW-Two-sections-of-Yakima-River-to-open-for-hatchery-spring-chinook-fishing Benton City Mud Drags? http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11241-Benton-City-Mud-Drags?goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 20:15:35 GMT Does the Benton City Mud Drags still happen? Please post what you know about this event. Thanks! Does the Benton City Mud Drags still happen? Please post what you know about this event.

Thanks! ]]> BS Area Ceg http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11241-Benton-City-Mud-Drags Need info on Sprint Boat Racing in Eastern Washington http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11240-Need-info-on-Sprint-Boat-Racing-in-Eastern-Washington?goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 20:14:08 GMT I have people e-mailing me for info on the spring boat racing in Eastern Washington. I cannot find event info. Please post up if you know anything. I have people e-mailing me for info on the spring boat racing in Eastern Washington. I cannot find event info. Please post up if you know anything. ]]> BS Area Ceg http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11240-Need-info-on-Sprint-Boat-Racing-in-Eastern-Washington tj d44 wanted http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11239-tj-d44-wanted?goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 12:16:30 GMT I am looking for a TJ D44 rear. looking for 3.73 gears but would consider lower. I am looking for a TJ D44 rear. looking for 3.73 gears but would consider lower. ]]> Wanted or Needed BSC http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/showthread.php/11239-tj-d44-wanted