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Mount St Helens Creation Center The Mount St Helens Creation Center is managed by Director Bill Hoesch. Lessons from the 1980 erupti

🌋 West Side Field Adventure | August 7, 2026What an incredible day at Mount St. Helens! On August 7, 2026, we had 35 peo...
08/13/2026

🌋 West Side Field Adventure | August 7, 2026

What an incredible day at Mount St. Helens! On August 7, 2026, we had 35 people join us for our West Side Field Adventure, traveling up the North Fork of the Toutle River and retracing the dramatic events of the May 18, 1980 eruption.

A special thank you to everyone who came out, including our guests who traveled from Salem, Oregon, and all the way from Illinois! We’re grateful you made the journey to spend the day exploring and learning with the Mount St. Helens Creation Center.

Our adventure included:

• Creation Center Theater — orientation and introduction to the eruption
• Harry Gardner Park — examining lahar (mudflow) deposits
• Forest Learning Center — learning about the largest landslide in recorded history
• Castle Lake Vista Point — taking in an incredible overview of the eruption landscape
• Coldwater Lake — picnic, beautiful scenery, and a short hike
• Hummocks Trail — a two-mile hike through hummocks, ponds, and canyons
• Elk Rock Viewpoint — a spectacular crater view and recap of the day

Even with Johnston Ridge closed this season, the west side continues to offer incredible views and an opportunity to experience firsthand the landscape reshaped by the 1980 eruption.

Thank you to all 35 adventurers who joined us on August 7 — and a special shoutout to our visitors from Salem and Illinois for making the trip!

We look forward to seeing everyone on another Mount St. Helens Creation Center Field Adventure!

07/17/2026

📢 Have We Avoided a Climate Crisis with Dr. Lycklama - TOMORROW NIGHT!

Join us at the Mount St. Helens Creation Center as we welcome Dr. Heinz Lycklama for a special evening presentation!

📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
⏰ Starts at 6:00 PM - We're open all day!
📍 Mount St. Helens Creation Center
🎟️ FREE Admission — Everyone is Welcome!

Dr. Lycklama, a research physicist with a PhD in Nuclear Physics, will take on the topic of the so-called climate crisis and examine an important question:

🌎 Where exactly is the scientific evidence of a looming climate crisis?

Come hear a careful research physicist—not a politician—break down the evidence and challenge you to think critically about the claims being made today.

Bring your family, friends, church members, and anyone interested in science, creation, apologetics, and biblical worldview.

We hope to see you tomorrow night!

For more information call (360) 274-5737

🎤 Meet Dr. Heinz Lycklama at the Mount St. Helens Creation Center on July 18, 2026, at 6:00pm!We're honored to welcome D...
07/08/2026

🎤 Meet Dr. Heinz Lycklama at the Mount St. Helens Creation Center on July 18, 2026, at 6:00pm!

We're honored to welcome Dr. Heinz Lycklama, a world-leading expert on research physics and information technology, Dr. Lycklama is uniquely qualified to blow the whistle on how science has overstepped its bounds regarding the creation-evolution issue, which he ably does through dozens of lecture topics, delivered in a multitude of foreign countries. However, on this evening his target is the so-called climate crisis, a topic that also tends to generate more heat than light. Where exactly is the scientific evidence of a looming crisis? Come expecting to be enlightened as a careful research physicist, not a politician, breaks down this question.

Dr. Lycklama is president of Apologetics Forum of Snohomish County, where he lives with wife Gerta. Website: https://www.heinzlycklama.com/osta/heinz-lycklama/

Dr. Lycklama has always had an active interest in the Creation v. Evolution controversy. Over the years he developed a series of lectures on this, as well as related Apologetics topics, and given messages in Sunday school classes, to college students, during church services, at Bible Schools, and other venues in Thailand, Greece, Croatia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Ukraine, and Cameroon, as well as in Canada and the USA, and more recently overseas, via Zoom.

Dr. Heinz Lycklama, President, has a PhD in Nuclear Physics and is now retired after more than 40 years in the high-tech industry. He has been involved in the Creation vs. Evolution controversy for more than 25 years. Heinz has been an active member of Creation Association of Puget Sound (CAPS) for many years and is involved with various international Creation ministry organizations. He has given lectures, courses, and sermons on topics in the areas of 1) Creation vs. Evolution, 2) Christian Apologetics and 3) Biblical Worldview in different venues locally as well as overseas. Details at HeinzLycklama.com. He has a strong desire to teach others how to defend the faith, especially related to Creation, and how to refute the false claims of Evolutionism.

Dr. Heinz Lycklama earned a bachelor's degree in engineering physics and a Ph. D. degree in experimental Nuclear Physics from McMaster University in Canada in 1965 and 1969 respectively. Since then, he has worked in the telecommunications and computer software industries at Bell Telephone Laboratories in NJ and at Interactive Systems Corporation in CA. In 1992 Dr. Lycklama formed Open Systems Technology Associates (OSTA) and now offers his technology management services to various startups in the high technology industry.

Being challenged in his Christian faith by what he was taught in university in the 1960's, Dr. Lycklama has always maintained an active interest in the Creation vs. Evolution controversy. As his children reached school age and began to ask questions about what they were taught in school, he became more involved in researching the topic of Creation vs. Evolution. He has developed a series of lectures on this topic over the years and presented the material in Sunday school classes, to college students, during church services and also at an overseas seminary.

Interview:

“Unix Review Interviews Ted Dolotta and Heinz Lycklama from Interactive Systems Corporation (1984): They discuss PC/IX, the first official port of Unix to the IBM PC”

(https://computeradsfromthepast.substack.com/p/unix-review-interviews-ted-dolotta)

Whether you're a student, parent, pastor, educator, or simply curious about the evidence for biblical creation, this event promises to be informative, engaging, and encouraging.

📍 Mount St. Helens Creation Center
🎟️ Admission is free, and everyone is welcome!

Invite your family, friends, youth group, and church members for an evening that will strengthen your faith and challenge your thinking.

🌋 Creation Worldview Classes at the Mt. St. Helens Creation Center! 🌋📚 What:Weekly 2-hour classes on origins are startin...
10/30/2025

🌋 Creation Worldview Classes at the Mt. St. Helens Creation Center! 🌋

📚 What:
Weekly 2-hour classes on origins are starting soon! Discover how science rightly understood and Scripture rightly understood agree.
Best suited for ages 6–18, with some younger learners (4+) welcome!

🗓 When:
Module 1 begins Tuesday, November 4 — choose from 10:00 AM or 1:30 PM sessions.
✨ Attend your first class FREE — no obligation! Space is still available!

👨‍🏫 Who:
Taught by Mr. Bill Hoesch (M.S., Geology) — teacher and director of the Mt. St. Helens Creation Center, with decades of experience in Creation science ministry.

📍 Where:
Held in the Theater Area of the Mount St. Helens Creation Center,
147 Front Ave. NW, Castle Rock, WA 98611.
Hands-on “experiments” and fun activities for students & moms alike!

💲 Cost:
Suggested donation: $115 per student or $290 per family (includes all materials, teaching, handouts, and optional homework for Module 1 — the first of two 10-session modules).

🙏 Why:

“If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” — Psalm 11:3
We know what the world teaches about dinosaurs, rock dating, races, Creation, and the Flood.
➡️ Make sure your kids are learning the truth — building on the foundations of God’s Word.

📝 How to Register:
Submit your phone number, email, student name(s), and ages at:
👉 https://www.mshcreationcenter.org/creation-worldview-classes

Creation Worldview Classes📍 Mt. St. Helens Creation Center, Castle Rock, WAWhat? Science and the Bible agree when rightl...
10/02/2025

Creation Worldview Classes
📍 Mt. St. Helens Creation Center, Castle Rock, WA

What? Science and the Bible agree when rightly understood! In these weekly two-hour classes (two 10-week modules), explore the origin of the universe, mankind, dinosaurs, the Flood, Ice Age, Babel, and more—taught with PowerPoint, demonstrations, and hands-on experiments.

When? Starts Tuesday, Nov. 4 (Module 1). First class free, no obligation. Choose 10am or 1:30pm.

Who? Taught by Bill Hoesch, M.S. Geology, with decades of teaching experience. Designed for homeschool students (ages 8–18, younger welcome) and their parents/guardians.

Cost: $115/student per module or $290/family. Includes materials, teaching, and Certificate of Completion.

Register: Submit student info and session preference at mshcreationcenter.org/creation-worldview-classes. Pay on arrival.

Questions? Call 360-274-5737 or email [email protected].

Come visit us today for a free tour! 🦖 Explore the Dinosaur & Fossil Museum, enjoy a guided multimedia journey through t...
09/19/2025

Come visit us today for a free tour! 🦖 Explore the Dinosaur & Fossil Museum, enjoy a guided multimedia journey through the dramatic story of Mount St. Helens’ eruptions. We offer hands-on science classes, exciting field adventures of Mt St Helens, a unique store, and special events for the whole family.

Open Monday–Saturday, 9–5, our exhibits rival (and often surpass!) the public visitor centers in the area. Bring your skeptical friends for a truth-based challenge that will inspire you to think differently about earth history. Admission is free, but we rely on the generous support of donations and faithful volunteers—come be part of the experience!

Just got back from an unforgettable Eastside field adventure with an incredible group of people! 🥾⛰️ The weather was per...
09/07/2025

Just got back from an unforgettable Eastside field adventure with an incredible group of people! 🥾⛰️ The weather was perfect, the mountain was majestic, and the hike into Spirit Lake left us speechless. God’s creation was on full display — from the smallest wildflower to the towering view of Mt. St. Helens. 🌿🌋

Huge thanks to everyone who came along — your energy, curiosity, and love for the outdoors made this trip even more special.

Another great field adventure today with Bill Hoesch! We spent the day on the south side of Mount St. Helens, finishing ...
08/26/2025

Another great field adventure today with Bill Hoesch! We spent the day on the south side of Mount St. Helens, finishing with a walk through the Ape Cave and soaking in the spectacular waterfalls from the Lava Canyon trailhead. Along the way we enjoyed rich conversations about God and His creation—this landscape never stops teaching.

Grateful for everyone who joined us! Want to come next time? Sign up for upcoming tours at our website - we have field adventures available through October.

🌋✨ We had a truly wonderful day with the Answers in Genesis group on their Mt. St. Helens Anniversary trip! Together, we...
08/20/2025

🌋✨ We had a truly wonderful day with the Answers in Genesis group on their Mt. St. Helens Anniversary trip! Together, we explored the West Side of the mountain on a field adventure that reminded us of both the power of nature and the power of our Creator.

🙏 A special thank you to everyone who attended—what a joyful and encouraging group! Days like these remind us that creation itself points us back to the greatness of God, as Romans 1:20 tells us: “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made.”

We’re so grateful to walk this journey with you and celebrate the amazing works of our Lord in the beauty of His creation. 🌿🌎

We want to give a heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined our Eastside Field Adventure on Saturday, including the Codys,...
08/11/2025

We want to give a heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined our Eastside Field Adventure on Saturday, including the Codys, Devines, and Amrens. Your curiosity, questions and enthusiasm made my day!

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147 Front Avenue NW
Castle Rock, WA
98611

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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