It was so nice to have a break from the rain! We woke up to a beautiful morning at Boice Cope campground and had breakfast. After getting packed up, we set out for another day on the road.
We took our time meandering to Redwood, mostly because the views along the remaining Oregon coast and across the state line into California were amazing! The shallow marine layer made it even more scenic. We stopped so many times to take in the scenery.
I have heard many people rave about the size of these Redwood trees and I was so excited to finally have the chance to see one for myself. Big thanks to Michelle who pointed us in the right direction and suggested we take Howland Hill Road- it’s not to be missed!
We continued driving south along the coast and stopped for a walk on the beach in Trinidad, CA – another great spot with beautiful views (thanks again Michelle!)
After a few more hours, we arrived at the Middle Creek Campground in Upper Lake, CA within the Mendocino National Forest. The campground is known for its extensive Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) trails and it was surprisingly busy for a Thursday night with several groups riding around on dirt bikes, side by sides, and other ATVs.
The sun set quickly and soon lots of stars appeared. I’ve been trying diligently to take photos of the night sky with the iPhone’s “night mode”. Sometimes they come out ok!
After a long day on the road, it was easy to fall asleep. Tomorrow we’ll have a shorter day of driving with stops in Sacramento and Yosemite. It’s looking like we’re still on track to get to San Diego to visit our friends Ethan and Hannah for the weekend!