August 21, 2020 ~ Northern California
Avenue of the Giants
Our day started out quite spectacularly with the guys fixing a gourmet breakfast for all of us that included bacon, sausage, hash browns, fried eggs, pancakes, and orange juice. Such a treat!
Dick, Dennis and Tim fixing us a gourmet breakfast
After cleaning up the campsite, we loaded the six of us into two cars and took off to do the “Avenue of the Giants” Auto Tour. We started at the north end and worked our way back south.
You can enter Avenue of the Giants from either end, but we chose to go to the north end, and work our way back toward our park. There is a brochure that you can pick up at either end that describes the highlights alone the self guided auto tour.
Just FYI, it is probably easier to start at the southern end and work your way north, since that is the way the brochure is designed, but we did manage just fine driving it in reverse.
Avenue of the Giants passes through Humboldt Redwoods State Park
“The world-famous scenic drive, which is a 31-mile portion of old Highway 101, that parallels Freeway 101 with its 51,222 acres of redwood groves. It is by far the most outstanding display of these giant trees in the entire 500-mile redwood belt. The Avenue of the Giants is surrounded by the Humboldt Redwoods State Park which has the largest remaining stand of virgin redwoods in the world.” ~ AvenueoftheGiants.net
Drury-Chaney Grove
This 2.4 mile nature loop trail is considered one of the nicest trails in the park. Although we did not do the entire trail, we certainly enjoyed the parts we saw. We found a tree (one of many) that was split and offered up a fun photo op background. This was a very easy, mostly level jaunt.
Chandler Grove
It was almost a religious experience with the majestic redwoods towering over head.
Eel River
Eel River
Founders Grove
This was my favorite of the hikes we took.
Right next to the parking lot, we managed to squeeze four of us into the opening of this tree (Dick, Karen, Joanne & Tim)
Looking up, way up…
WHERE WE STAYED: We booked two nights in Myers Flat at the Giant Redwoods RV & Campground. It is clean and well run. The RV spaces are large enough that you don’t feel like you are crammed in like sardines. The trees provide enough shade to keep you comfortable, even on warm days.
GRATITUDE MOMENT: Today I am grateful for being able to soak up the energy from these magnificent trees. One can not help but be in awe when surrounded by such enormous grandeur.
A Note From Abroad 
So wonderful to travel with all of you again!!
Just wish it could be in person :-)!
Our best to all of you,
Linda and Paul
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Linda, we too wish you and Paul were with us. Many laughs…
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Such an awesome place in the true sense of the word. I can imagine the quiet, having been to Muir Woods before. Praying that all fires stay well away from this iconic park.
janet
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The fires are ravaging our poor state. So far we have been fortunate and not had to divert, or change our plans. My heart goes out to all those who have had to evacuate or have lost their homes.
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Yup, still following, and glad to see you on the road again! Travel safely.
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Hello John! Hope all is well with you. ❤
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I see this is from 2010. What great memories. I have heard the fires are affecting these beautiful redwood forests this year. So sad. Stay safe.
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Hi Darlene! Actually, that was a typo on the date. I just corrected it. 😦
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glad to see you are back on The Road Again./
Alice & Rod from Granada Hills
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Hello Alice and Rod! Hope you are both well ❤️♥️❤️
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Beautiful country up there. You captured them well.
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Thank you!
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Love the pictures as this has been on my bucket list all along. Thanks for the post/
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Geri, it really is a special place!
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Looking forward to more of your travels
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New posts coming soon!
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