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Borrego Springs, CA

Monday, July 6, 2015

An interesting daytrip and a little mystery

I was over to Jack’s site in a private RV park by 9:00 this morning so we could go on a daytrip to visit the Redwoods.  He, and other commenters, had suggested Jedediah Smith State Park as the place to take the grandkids when they visit.  So that’s where we headed.  Of course Jack wanted to take some back roads to get there.  Uf-dah!  It was a slow, lumpy, bumpy ride through the fog as we headed over the mountain pass.

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After stopping at the visitors center, we made our way to a trail along Walker Road.  I just can’t get over how big these trees are.  It was a nice walk in the woods amongst these giants.  And how nice to have someone else along so I can have some pictures of myself for a change.

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As you can tell, I really liked this pic.  How can you not love something that could be a thousand years old?  When I’m walking in the redwoods, I feel like a puny pipsqueak.  They do give a person a perspective of their importance in this world.

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Jack’s not much of a tree hugger though, and I think he actually looks a little tormented here.  Winking smile  We continued down the skinny bumpy road, missed a turn to the left, but finally found a place to turn around by the Smith River.  Jack has a big dually truck and needs a bit of room to turn it around.  I was sure glad I wasn’t driving.  If I can change my work schedule so I’ll be free to pick up Robyn and the girls, I think I’d like to take them here on our way back from the airport in Medford.

After grabbing lunch in Crescent City, we headed further south to Prairie Creek State Park since Jack had never been there before.  I posted about my trip there last month.  There are plenty of big redwoods to see, and also the possibility of seeing some Roosevelt elk.

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Since it was early afternoon when we got there I told Jack it was a fat chance we’d actually see any elk.  Surprise!  I spotted three bucks coming out of the woods to feed in the talk grass meadow.  Yahoo!  They were real beauties.  We then drove the scenic byway through the park heading north and back home.

I had a bit of a surprise when I got back to Harris Beach SP.  Last Wednesday, a new volunteer host, Lesa, had arrived in the site next to me and set up her trailer with all kinds of fixings.  She had a table with three chairs outside, a couple of birdhouses, and several big pots of flowers.  I figured she’d be volunteering here for quite some time.  I have to admit that she seemed a little unusual to talk to when I went over to introduce myself as the bird host, but hey, we’re all different folks out here.

Well, when I got back today, the site was empty.  Apparently Lesa had packed up lock, stock, and barrel and left.  Now that’s a bit of a mystery.  Just makes me wonder what happened.

Jack and I are off on another day trip tomorrow.  This time we’ll head north along US 101.  New territory for Jack.  I’m hoping we make it to Port Orford to have lunch at the Crazy Norwegian’s that I’ve heard about there.  There’s also Humbug Mountain State Park.

Thanks for stopping by… talk to you later,  Judy

28 comments:

  1. Not only are those trees big, but look at the size of those ferns! Makes you two look almost lilliputian. I love a good mystery... hope you find the answer and let us know.

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  2. I just love those trees! Jack does not seem to be giving himself over to the moment :)

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  3. Oh how we enjoyed those redwoods. I love the photo of you looking up. I think that photo is farmable.

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  4. I would love to hug those trees. Or attempt it anyway. :)

    Intriguing mystery. Hope you get more info to share with your interested public!

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  5. Nothing like a good mystery and an awesome day trip with a good friend!

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  6. Beautiful day trip.... I must admit when ever I see a sign saying scenic byway...the van turns it's self on to it before I have time to ask questions.... It will be interesting to see if you hear more about the mystery.

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  7. Beautiful day trip.... I must admit when ever I see a sign saying scenic byway...the van turns it's self on to it before I have time to ask questions.... It will be interesting to see if you hear more about the mystery.

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  8. Beautiful day trip.... I must admit when ever I see a sign saying scenic byway...the van turns it's self on to it before I have time to ask questions.... It will be interesting to see if you hear more about the mystery.

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  9. Beautiful day trip.... I must admit when ever I see a sign saying scenic byway...the van turns it's self on to it before I have time to ask questions.... It will be interesting to see if you hear more about the mystery.

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  10. Beautiful day trip.... I must admit when ever I see a sign saying scenic byway...the van turns it's self on to it before I have time to ask questions.... It will be interesting to see if you hear more about the mystery.

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  11. Awesome! Love the new header picture Judy and the picture with you looking up...way cool!
    A very nice day trip indeed!

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  12. Men do like those back roads and their trucks. Those magnificent trees really do give you a different perspective. They were really awesome.

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  13. At least we (mankind) didn't destroy all of them! I know we will swing back thru that part of the country again in an upcoming year. We had medium size redwoods on our property in the Santa Cruz Mts. and I always enjoyed walking down to visit them. Our few trips with the RV north were just vacation time and we were really to stressed getting to know the rig to really enjoy the trees. Next time.

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  14. Thanks for the tour of the Redwoods, hope that maybe we can check out that area this fall.

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  15. Have never seen them. Thanks for taking me along with you blog and the pictures.

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  16. We did the Avenue of the Giants (I think that is what it was called)..amazing trip. Yes,it certainly puts life in perspective when in the midst of such Majesty..I have a feeling I would like Jack...he seems like a real character!

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  17. Your pictures of those magnificent trees are just fabulous. LOVE LOVE your header picture. Jack is facing the wrong way, no wonder he's having trouble. He looks like he's trying to hold the tree back from walking away. :-) I would sure love to walk there and feel their power and strength. Love this post. Odd about your neighbor for sure.

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  18. It has been so long (1980's) since I've seen the redwoods I honestly don't remember much about them except how awesome they are. Your pictures make me want to go back soon.

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  19. Wonderful header picture ... of a tree hugger in all her glory! Except for Jack's drive thru the Redwoods, didn't you love being in Jedediah Smith AND Prairie Creek? I'd live there if I could! I can only imagine your grandgirls' reaction to those seeing trees in person! Get the camera ready!

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  20. This is just great, Judy. I hoped you would love Jedediah Smith. Loved seeing photos of you and the redwoods. We have heard the Crazy Norwegian is great and it seems we always end up there on a Monday when they aren't open. Let us know if it is as good as everyone says it is> so glad you have some company to take you out and about.

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  21. The more back roads I travel, the more the truck gets a bath. Thanks Dennis.

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  22. Maybe it was a good thing your neighbor left. Sometimes strange things turn out to be a blessing?

    Glad you showed some love to those big trees, they looked like the needed hugs. Nice of you to step up! :cD

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  23. I am not a tree hugger but I would sure make an exception for those giants:)

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  24. Definitely on our to do list.

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  25. Definitely on our to do list.

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  26. I absolutely LOVE the redwoods. When I visited them a couple of years ago I didn't want to leave. It felt like a personal bond. Love your tree hugging photo too....didn't you just want to hug each of them? I think this is the perfect spot to take the grand kids when they visit you.

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  27. How old are the trees? I have never seen such big trees in my hidden Paris.

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