The Road Now Taken

On our ride to the Oregon border we discovered that the further we rode from the ocean, the air became warmer and warmer until we were forced to shed all of our jacket layers.   It remained hot on return exploration of US 199 when we reentered California 

 and again followed the beautiful Smith River.   

At the Visitor Center we stopped to se what we could see.    

We learned the difference between Coast Redwoods and Giant Sequoias,

and about the Smith River.

We admired a beautiful Coast Redwood just outside the building,

then road down and across the road to visit the day use area for a closer view of the river.

The day use area is adjacent to the campground.  Campers and picnickers were enjoying the beautiful clear green water.

As the afternoon slipped away the air grew cooler and we put on all our layers.  By the time we reached the ocean again, we were glad to have them.  We enjoyed the clear views as we made our way home.

Duane and I have a hike in our future.

Louise and Duane