Cresent City, CA to Reno, NV
Early this morning we left Crescent City, CA and traveled south through The Redwood NP, along the Redwood Hwy, skirting the Pacific Coast. Soon we turned onto The Newton B. Drury Scenic Drive and rode about 13 miles, through the largest of the redwoods. Words and pictures simply fail to convey the size of these magnificent trees. One cannot help but wonder what these trees have seen in their time on this earth.
The largest trees simply dwarf anything around them. We stopped often, gazing up at their tremendous size and height.
Along the way we found a herd of wild elk bedded down in front of a small community. For some reason the elk favor this patch of grass and regulary stop by. 
Crossing the mountains near Redding, CA.
It was on to Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area, about 200 miles from the redwoods. Here we collected the stamp and took in the sites.
Whiskeytown Lake
Another hundred and fifty miles brought us to Lassen National Volcanic Park. After collecting the stamp we rode across the entire length of the park from the north to the south. The park road takes you to the top of Mt. Lassen, 8700 ft elevation.
Mt. Lassen, viewed from below.
One of the many volcanic spouts throughout the park. Steam was venting and there was the distinct smell of sulfur permeating the air. 
From Lassen we traveled southeast from Susanville, CA, crossing into Nevada at Reno. Tonight we are in Reno preparing for tomorrows ride on Hwy 50 - The Loneliest Road in America.Today was a tough day mileage wise. We rode 460 miles of two lane mountain curves that rival any I have ever ridden in both numbers and length. A ton of fun but they sure do take it out of you.
"He gave the impression that very many cities had rubbed him smooth."- Graham Greene
So? Did you do a night on the town in Reno? LOL I've heard it's disappointing at best.
ReplyDeleteThose trees are beautiful. I have a friend who got married within a redwood forest and the photos are breathtaking! Anyway, your grandson is sprouting a second tooth! By the time you get back he'll probably be able to eat apples with you! LOL Love you!
That redwood drive is my absolute favorite place to be. The trees are awesome, they must also exude some kind of energy, because I always get a very peaceful feeling under them. I enjoy reading about your experiences, it brings back a lot of nice memories for me. Marg
ReplyDeleteLassen National Park and the roads you road you rode are some of the best kept secrets in motorcycle touring. I knew it would be a tough day but a great one. Of course we threw in a side trip to Lake Tahoe, a 2 hour walk through the Lady Bird Johnson Redwood Grove and sent the night in Redding. And made it in two days.
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