Last day in California

Hi. Today is Ed's birthday and our last full day in California for about 6 months. We went to Crescent City today and saw this really neat lighthouse, more giant redwood trees and a herd of elk. Tomorrow we drive north into Oregon along Hwy 101. We are having fun and enjoying the beauty that God has created for us to enjoy. Hugs, Sandy & Ed

Redwood tree in Lady Bird Johnson Grove. South of Crescent City. 

Elk lying in a field south of Crescent City. 

Lighthouse in Crescent City, CA 

Lighthouse in Crescent City, CA 

A view along our 27 mile drive in northern California. That is the Eel River dumping into the ocean.  

We took a 27 mile excursion after we left Ferndale and found some "California Happy Cows".  

We went to Ferndale Sunday 5/29. We saw this rather unique cemetery on a hill.  

Eureka, CA

Hi. We are here in Eureka, CA. Yesterday we drove the Avenue of the Giants and today we visited "Old Town" in Eureka. They have so many victorian houses I just couldn't take pictures and post them all. The weather has been cool, but sunny and nice. We will be here till 6/1 before we move on north. Having fun, many things to see. Hugs, Ed & Sandy

We ate at The Samoa Cookhouse just outside Eureka, CA. Ed thought he died and went to heaven. They serve lots of good food, lumber camp style. It was built in the late 1800's to serve the loggers and is still in operation.  

The Carson House has a view of the Bay in Eureka, CA.  

"The Pink House", Eureka, CA, across the street from the Carson House. 

Eagle House Inn in Eureka, CA 

We spent over 5 hours driving 33 miles of beautiful redwood groves. The trees form a wonderful canopy for the drive amoung them. Some are so close that they have been "damaged" by vehicles that have gotten too close. 

Giant Redwood tree tops 

Sandy standing next to giant redwood in the Avenue of the Giants. 

We took this picture at a spot where we stopped to have lunch. That is the Eel River. 

This plaque is on the log in the next picture. 

This one fell in the 80's. There are plaques at various spots showing events that took place during this trees life time. 

Ed shows just how large some of these trees are. 

Founders Tree over 346' high and a diameter of over 12'...awesome! There are many, many trees like this one here in the Avenue of the Giants. 

This tree is called Founders Tree. 

You can get "lost" in the cavities of some of these trees! 

Immortal Tree around 1000 yrs old 

We are in the Redwoods.

Hi. We are in Eureka, CA On the coast of northern California. We will be here for the next several days. We have much to see. The Avenue of the Giants are just a few miles south of here. This is beautiful country. I have posted pictures of the Elks campground and the drive north on the 101. There are spots where the highway gets very narrow. I can't wait till we take a drive through the Avenue of the Giants tomorrow. I will take more pictures of that area and post them. Life is Good on the road. Hugs, Sandy & Ed

Eureka Elks lodge. This is a beautiful lodge. If you are an Elk, this is a great place to camp. Full hook-ups and very nice view. 

Here we are at the Elks lodge in Eureka, Ca.  

Another beautiful view from the motorhome, Hwy 101 in northern California.