I don't know what I expected but these Redwoods blew me away! They are just. So. Tall! No picture I took did them justice but I took a bunch because it was just so breathtaking that these trees were SO tall.
Plus most of the pictures won't sync here because they're in portrait mode. Boo. (But then there are the random ones that sync perfectly....
Stop #2: BigTree Wayside.
There were a few short trails after seeing Big Tree. We went off path exploring and found another path ON a fallen tree. So cool! Jeff took a video of the entire path smallest diameter to largest. These trees are just so tall!
Big Tree
Jeff and Ry in a tree. I was skeptical but eventually crawled in.
Wondering what the heck I got myself into! This was NOT in my marriage vows! 🤣
This kid was just full of expression climbing in and around these giants.
This was where our "tree path" was cut as it went across the real path.
He's so cute when he's exploring! ❤️
Stop #3: carved bears!
Ever since Jeff and I met and started our traveling adventures I've wanted a carved bear (or moose ... or both!). I found 1 (yes....only 1) carved bear with a Santa hat in Seward but didn't buy him and I've been on a serious hunt since then. Not only did I get 2 bears but I (we) got a tree too!
These guys (Bear Naked Carvers) set up shop outside this campground in the summer and we're so glad we literally just drove by on our way home! What a serendipity! These friends just a hangin' out at the RV park.
Carving our name
These next pics were on our drive. There are a few normal sized trees mixed in with the redwoods. I tried to get a pic for scale....
Redwoods National Park travels a portion of Highway 101. There are state parks throughout (odd to us) that had sections of redwoods. Checking out Google Maps i found a restaurant near the end of the Avenue of Giants (another scenic drove we shockingly didn't take). Near our lunch spot was a rover and all 3 guys were itching to get in, so off we went. It was freezing 🥶. I wasn't excited and of course my children wanted nothing more than to get me wet. Life!
No pics since we were in the water obviously. After an hour or so we had to get going but even I'll admit it was a great break! (Like we didn't take enough of those today!)
Riley mentioned the Golden Gate Bridge, so we added that to our itinerary (I don't even want to get that toll invoice in the mail!!!). Our goal was rolled end up south of San Francisco. It was later than we expected going over the bridge but it was still gorgeous!
Riley mentioned the Golden Gate Bridge, so we added that to our itinerary (I don't even want to get that toll invoice in the mail!!!). Our goal was rolled end up south of San Francisco. It was later than we expected going over the bridge but it was still gorgeous!
And then....our route took us through San Francisco. NOT on an interstate, but through tiny blocks with red lights and a TON of traffic for Sunday night. Jeff got us through like the champ he is but it was literally a tight squeeze!
Prayers for fewer "tight squeezes" as we drive to Arizona tomorrow.
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