If spectacular views, outdoor fun and environmental education are on your summer wish list, consider a visit to Weyerhaeuser's Forest Learning Center -- beginning May 14. That's when the center, jointly sponsored by the Washington Department of Transportation, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Weyerhaeuser Company, opens for the season.

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The Forest Learning Center sits inside the 1980 blast zone of Mount St. Helens, located in southwest Washington. The interactive and educational exhibits highlight the return of the forests around the mountain.

"The Forest Learning Center helps visitors, young and old, understand the mysteries of natural disturbance and renewal," said Dick Ford, center director. "Through innovative, hands-on learning, the center helps people understand sustainable forestry and how it protects water quality and wildlife while providing the wood and paper products that people use every day."

In addition to interactive displays, the center features rare vistas of Mount St. Helens, elk viewing, picnic and playground areas, a paved nature trail and a gift shop. Tailored tours for groups are available by appointment.

The center will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 14 through June 14. From June 15 through Sept. 6, hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. From Sept. 7 through Oct. 15, hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. From I-5, take Exit 49 to Highway 504 (Spirit Lake Memorial Highway) and continue east to Milepost 33. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.mountsthelens.weyerhaeuser.com.

Weyerhaeuser Company (WYSE: WY), one of the world's largest integrated forest products companies, was incorporated in 1900. In 2003, sales were $19.9 billion. It has offices or operations in 18 countries, with customers worldwide. Weyerhaeuser is principally engaged in the growing and harvesting of timber; the manufacture, distribution and sale of forest products; and real estate construction, development and related activities. Additional information about Weyerhaeuser's businesses, products and practices is available at http://www.weyerhaeuser.com/ .

For more information contact:

Jackie Lang 360-636-6812

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CONTACT: Jackie Lang, +1-360-636-6812, for Weyerhaeuser Company

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