Summary
Clearing the highway has allowed the reopening of the Johnston Ridge Observatory, the the closest visitors center to the volcano,
just 5 miles from the crater. On Sunday, admission will be free.
Story Published: May 16, 2008 at 10:30 AM PST
Story Updated: Nov 20, 2008 at 6:56 PM PST
The Transportation Department says there were no snow slides to prevent Friday's opening but crews continue to monitor Highway 504 for avalanches.
Clearing the highway has allowed the reopening of the Johnston Ridge Observatory, the the closest visitors center to the volcano, just 5 miles from the crater.
On Sunday admission will be free to mark the 28th anniversary of the volcano's big 1980 blast.
(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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