The day Mount St. Helens erupted the lives of hundreds if not thousands of people were affected. It was the most destructive volcano in the United States. Yesterday on a whim I decided to drive up to the park and ride the trails leading to and meandering around the mountain. I was in awe as I rode my bicycle around its base. Every time I looked at it, I was struck by both its gentle barren beauty and the knowledge of the devastation it left upon its eruption. All in all, I rode almost twenty miles and climbed 3000 feet. Today I am reminded of that ride with every move I make. hashtagSORE