We spent a couple of days in the Redwoods National / State Parks. Camped in a commercial RV park (so I could have cable and World Series). It was a nice place.
The hike in the Jedediah Smith State Park (Boy Scout Tree Hike), was a real highlight. These trees are up to > 2000 years old, and MASSIVE. It’s surreal walking amongst these giants. They’ve been used in many movies including Star Wars (Return of the Jedi… home of the Ewoks).
I’ve determined that a tree can be “just as” unique and majestic as a mountain. I love the sense of history that I get realizing that these trees where alive in Biblical times. Kids love climbing, crossing fallen logs, and hunting for mushrooms. We all loved this hike!
Boy Scout Tree Hike / Stout Grove
The following day, Kim got some alone time, and I took the kids mushroom hunting. We only found one Chanty, but we had a good time nonetheless, and saw lots of other “stuff”. (including a tiny frog).
Mushroom Hunt / French Hill
In the “mixed emotions category”, Kat told me the best thing about hugging me is “I don’t have breasts”. Kim’s been trying to get her to stop head-butting her when she’s coming in hard for a hug. I took the compliment in stride, and didn’t have the heart to tell her she was wrong on multiple points.
