Among the Redwoods and Elk

Today we drove some of the Avenue of the Giants just south of Eureka, CA. We did some exploring and walking among the massive Redwoods. We tried to reschedule our hotel reservations we had pre-booked that were a couple hundred miles north to try and squeeze in another day but were unable to. So we were only able to spend about 1/2 the day there. But it was a very enjoyable and fun place. Another one added to the list to re-visit some day.

Another cheezy smile, always the character.


For now, just putting up some highlights. We took alot of pictures and they needing weeding down. Not all, but most of these were taken at Founders Grove.

A group pic in front of the Dyerville Giant.


Em looking up at the tree tops.


Mom helping out with the adventuring.


Em on daddys shoulders ontop an fallen tree.


Em asleep on dads back hugging Founders tree.


Then one of the things we were looking for and farward to was Elk. Due to some flooding to alot of recent rain, we were unable to get to some of the spots where the herds are often hanging out. But we found a couple eating peacefully. Any sudden noises (like peeing behind bushes and a tree in the distance, but we would not do that) and they would lookup and stare at you. Would not want those antlers running at you with the 1200+'s behind it.

2 elk in the distance grazing on grass.


Ember always signing, here she is signing deer her way.