Highway 1 and the Redwoods

Today I drove from Napa to Eureka, CA via the famous highway 1, aka shorline highway and pacific coast highway. It was worth the extra time!


A grove of Redwoods off of the Avenue of the Giants, the scenic route. I couldn't drive the whole way up because the road was closed d/t a mude slide! I can't believe how huge these trees are!


My car provides some perspective on the height of these trees.

Napa Valley, CA

Today I drove through the Napa valley of California. The first photo is of the rolling hills with vineyards scattered throughout.



Below is the view of the St. Supery vineyard in Oakville.


This photo is of the Peju winery where I sampled and bought some great wine.

Yosemite National Park

It is difficult for me to put into words the awe and wonder I experienced when I visited the oldest national park, Yosemite (CA), established in 1864 when president Abraham Lincoln signed papers in the first ever effort to preserve public land. I traveled there with little knowledge of the park and a vague picture in my mind. I feel blessed to have known so little before I went because it made the impact of the beauty and grandeur so much more for me. I was completely awestruck when I drove out of a 1/4 mile long tunnel to see what is known as "the tunnel view," El Capitan (on the left), Bridalveil Falls, and Half Dome (on the right). El Capitan is the world's highest monolith and attracts rock climbers from around the world.





















Below is a similar view of El Capitan, Bridalveil Falls, and Half Dome on a cloudy/foggy day.


















Below is Bridalveil Falls as seen from the "tunnel view."



















Bridalveil Falls on a cloudy and foggy day.



Yosemite Falls from the swinging bridge on the valley floor.


If you have had the opportunity to visit one of our many national parks, consider yourself blessed. If you have not, treat yourself to God's amazing creations.

Desert Entertainment

So, what is there to do on a 6 hour drive across the AZ, NV, and CA desert? Take pictures of the unusually named roads that are far and few between. Enjoy the reading--Zzyzx and Twenty Mule Team Road!