It was early morning when I left my Airbnb in Crescent City, California. Ten minutes later I was on Howland Hill Road entering Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park. I was the only one there, since it was only a little after 6:00 a.m. I took some photos while on the road.
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20 minutes down the gravel road I hiked the 1.7 mile Grove of Titans trail.
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A little further down I hiked the 0.7 mile Stout Grove trail.
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I drove three hours to Prospect State Scenic Viewpoint to see the waterfalls. (On the way to Crater Lake)
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I stopped at the Natural Bridge scenic area.
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Had a meal at Becky’s Cafe and finished driving to Crater Lake Lodge. There was a long line to get in the park, about a 45 minute wait 🤪 The desk clerk told me that half of the park is still closed because of the record snowfall. It’s in the ’80s today and sunny!
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It’s so beautiful!
I like how you captured the depth of the trees & the surroundings. Very cool!
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Bravo! Carrying on despite setbacks. I hope you’re feeling better. I’m Enjoying your trip.
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Thanks, Annie! I was, but last night I was trying to turn off the side light next to the bed with my bad arm and made it worse. 😞
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Those photos are incredible. What an adventure.
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Thanks Thomas, yes, life is an adventure or nothing at all 😃
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