Avenue of the Giants. Redwoods in California

On our way up to the Oregon coast, we wanted to stop to see the giant Redwoods in Northern California. We've done this twice before and have never tired of gazing upwards at their majestic heights. So, after 240 miles of up/down twisty-turny, fast/slow, construction zones...we finally got to our destination: Ancient Redwoods RV Park.

These redwoods are over 200 feet tall and between 400 and 900 years old.

We usually go for strolls through the redwoods on marked trails. It's so peaceful and serene.

You can see how large this trunk base was in comparison to Kim and Katie in the foreground. It's massive !

At the Visitor's Center, the had a cut tree displayed that showed how old these trees typically are.

This cut was 70 feet above the ground and look how old it still is !

Katie liked to read the trail signs to keep us on the right path.

Here's a short drive through the 31 mile Avenue.

https://youtu.be/gdpAGq7IpHA

You can see Katie in the background, "Are you guys coming...or what!!??"

Katie LOVED the forest...so many new smells. We called her "Old Blue".

Kim went to the gift shop and got some gorgeous Redwood pieces that we'll have to show in a later blog after we unpack them.

Nice, nice trip with the trees. Steven even hugged one!

That's it for now....hope you enjoy the trees like we did

steve/kim/katie