Mount Index is a dramatic, prominent granite peak in Washington’s Cascade Range, famous for its three steep spires (North, Middle, and Main) that rise sharply near town of Index and the Skykomish River along U.S. Route 2. The Views of Mount Index and Bridal Veil Falls from US Highway 2 driving Westbound route. Follow @travelandhikediaries for more travel and family hiking adventures. Hiking | Adventure Enthusiasts | Nature Lovers | Scenic Drive | Road Trips | Seattle Washington. #pnw #mountains

This week, all volcanoes in the Cascade Range of Washington and Oregon are at normal background levels of activity. Current Volcano Alert Level: NORMAL Current Aviation Color Code: GREEN Weekly Update: https://www.usgs.gov/programs/VHP/volcano-updates#cvo Past Week Observations: Small magnitude earthquakes were detected at Mount Baker, Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Newberry. All monitoring data are consistent with background activity levels in the Cascades Range. Field crews were at Mount