South of the gently steaming, truncated summit of Mt. St. Helens, lies a hidden wilderness that has stood the test of time through fire, volcanic ash, Ole Creek has largely been forgotten by chainsaws and is part of one of the last unprotected wilderness areas in Washington State. Sadly, this rainforest paradise may soon have its heart ripped out by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, who intend to clearcut 147 acres and build miles of roads through virgin forest and sell it off in the "Serenity Now" timber sale.
