Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington

This beautiful woodland in southern Washington is noted for its peculiar landscape of caves and tunnels formed by lava that has cooled over time. Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument is also located here. The forest covers 1.32 million acres and is made up of high alpine meadows and pastures, massive glaciers, old-growth woods, and numerous volcanic peaks. Mount Adams, the state's second-highest volcano after Mount Rainier, is also located here.

There are numerous clean lakes, hiking paths, wildflowers, and mountain panoramas, including Mount Adams, Washington's second-highest peak. The strange landscape of tunnels and caves produced from lava many years ago is most likely what distinguishes Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Nonetheless, there are many hidden jewels in the center of this lovely forest, but Ape Caves, Lewis River Falls, Takhlakh Lake, Panther Creek Falls, and Goose Lake are essential musts.

Location: 501 E 5th St, Vancouver, WA 98661

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