I am in awe of
this forest. I specifically wanted to come to the coast to beat the heat and that I did. It is hard to describe in words what the trees feel like in this forest. Without sounding corny, this redwood forest is truly magical.
I wanted to take a scenic drive through the trees but the road was closed so Max and I took a walk down the drive. If you have seen the movie Avitar, this would be the closest thing to actually being in the movie. The trees, ferns and all plants seem to have taken a mass amount of miracle grow and make you feel pretty insignificant standing next to them. It was hard to actually capture the feeling I had in pictures but here are a few from our walk. The day started out foggy when we hiked out of our campsite, but to me it was so beautiful.
We left our site, walked on the beach to watch a coyote, met the
Muffin Man while I stopped for coffee and then toured the forest. I don't plan what I am going to do far in advance but I am so glad I took the turn to the coast to see this forest. It's been a little under 30 years since I've been to this place and these trees have been there much longer than any of us have been on this earth. I am glad that we decided to protect this part of the forest for all to see.
Along the way, we also stopped to take a picture of
Paul Bunyan and his Ox, Babe. Beware, Paul will talk to you. He said, "hello young lady in the blue shirt." Such a charmer.
If you've never been to this forest, I would recommend it. I love Yellowstone, Yosemite, and all of the national parks but there is something about this one that holds a place in my heart. Next we are going to see where the coastline takes us.
I am in awe of this forest. I specifically wanted to come to the coast to beat the heat and that I did. It is hard to describe in words what the trees feel like in this forest. Without sounding corny, this redwood forest is truly magical. 
I wanted to take a scenic drive through the trees but the road was closed so Max and I took a walk down the drive. If you have seen the movie Avitar, this would be the closest thing to actually being in the movie. The trees, ferns and all plants seem to have taken a mass amount of miracle grow and make you feel pretty insignificant standing next to them. It was hard to actually capture the feeling I had in pictures but here are a few from our walk. The day started out foggy when we hiked out of our campsite, but to me it was so beautiful. 
Along the way, we also stopped to take a picture of Paul Bunyan and his Ox, Babe. Beware, Paul will talk to you. He said, "hello young lady in the blue shirt." Such a charmer.
If you've never been to this forest, I would recommend it. I love Yellowstone, Yosemite, and all of the national parks but there is something about this one that holds a place in my heart. Next we are going to see where the coastline takes us.
