Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park

We had a long drive today to get to the Jedediah Smith State Park.  On our drive we had some pretty incredible views of both the pacific ocean and a heard of elk.  Once we got into the park it was after the office was closed so we made it to our assigned campsite to find that we were assigned a tent site.  We spent over an hour cramming our 26 foot camper into this teeny weeny spot.  Thankfully the people across from us offered to let us park the suburban on their spot because there was absolutely no room for that too.   We were packed so tightly that we couldn't put the slide out the whole way and I had to climb over Doug to get in and out of the bed.   This site also had no hook ups and no WiFi. (which is why 3 days later I am posting this). Luckily we were able to get our site changed for our next night at this park.

The next morning we drove into Crescent City for Breakfast, since we did not have electricity.  Then we took the carriage road tour through the Redwoods.  They were completely amazing to see.  All four of us were marveled by their size and how they grow in clones.  Their bark can be up to a foot thick and protects them from fire.   The drive was on a one lane road, and I had to pull over a lot to let people get by going the opposite direction, but I didn't mind.  It gave  us more time to look at the trees.

After that we went to the visitors center and watched a movie about the redwoods and then we went on a hiking trail.

All four of us really loved this park, it was beautiful and not crowded,  This is a place I would like to return to in the future.