Deb and Karl's RV Adventures

Our last morning in Redwoods National Park we went into the small town of Hiouchi, and filled the propane tank, the gas tanks, the supply of essential foods (primarily wine and Gatorade and potato chips), and had a great breakfast at the Hiouchi Cafe.  Then off for the short drive over the Oregon border, to Harris Beach State Park. Arrived to sunshine, and a nice open sunny campsite.  Felt good after the shade canopy of Redwoods!  Harris Beach state park is right on the ocean.   Took a short walk across the road and down to the beach.   Very windy!!  Tide was going out.  The views of the huge rocks and the crashing surf were fantastic!  We took a drive to a Visitor Center to find out our options for the next few days.  Then back to a different part of the beach for happy hour, and after dinner, also an amazing sunset over the Pacific.  Life is good. The next morning was foggy and chilly.  But we had internet!  Cau...

The drive from Lassen to Redwoods National Park took 6 or more hours.  I had no idea all of northern California was so mountainous.  Our Lazy Daze RV got quite a workout -- up and down over and over.   We took a more direct route instead of getting on an Interstate.   Quite beautiful, but not for people afraid of heights, when you're rounding curves on a steep cliff with no guard rail! California had the foresight to set aside land for state parks before the national park system got going.  So although we are in Redwoods National Park, much of it is in partnership with state parks, and we were camping in the northern section - Jedediah Smith State Park and campground.  These redwood trees are the tallest on earth.  95% of the redwoods were cut down starting in the mid-1800's.  Fortunately, California and then the federal government preserved the remaining 5%.   They are amazing.  This campground is beautiful - very priva...