Redwood National Park and several California state parks protect the giant coastal redwoods that are the tallest trees on earth. We camped near Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, crossed the Smith River on a plank walking bridge, and walked among the giant trees of Stout Grove. The Redwood Highway (Rte. 101) starts near Crescent City and ends . . . well we haven't reached the end yet. We should on Friday when we leave Eureka and drive to Leggett, CA where we'll be for four days.
Each giant redwood soaks up about 500 gallons of water a day! A big percentage of that comes from coastal fog, common in the summer.
This golden bear greeted us as we crossed the Klamath River. There were many salmon fishermen here, too.
Herds of Roosevelt Elk are protected in the national park. Their numbers were down to only 25 at one time, but they are making a comeback.
We brake for berries! Picked these along the Klamath River and made cobbler.
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