But Calaveras Big Trees SP is famous for the giant Sequoia Trees. As the guide book says, there are two types of Redwoods in California, giant Sequoia's the worlds largest living trees and coast Redwoods the worlds tallest living trees.
We made reservations through Reserve America and picked a spot that looked like it would be a little way from the highway (Highway 4) and across from the meadow.
Our spot |
Now, let me tell you about the meadow across the road. I thought it might be a cool place since Big Tree Creek ran right through the middle of the meadow. I could already see the small trout coming to hand even before we got there.
The "Meadow" |
We got to the camp site at 1:00 pm and by 4:00 pm I was ready to pack it up and go home. It was that bad. BUT my wonderful wife talked me into at least staying the night and see what the morning brought.
Friday morning, after a good nights sleep, brought more construction, cars and trucks, but we did what any sane couple would do, and that was drive to the local wineries and go wine testing. At least we weren't sitting there listening to all the noise.
This is one of the places we stopped. Please notice the name on the sign. Not the Ironstone name.
Kautz |
I've actually known about the Kautz Family Farms for more than 30 years. Even took "Kautz Winery" wine glasses down to my brothers house in Long Beach one Christmas.
I do hold claim to being the first Kautz to visit the winery that wasn't family.
So we got back to the camp site later in the afternoon and most of the traffic was gone. Had some Carnitas for dinner and called it a day.
Saturday found me on Beaver Creek, but you're going to need to return tomorrow to find out how that went. There is a bear story there too.
Finally, the quiz for today. What is the name of the tree and it is the only tree that uses all the vowels. I'm thinking there might be a fly box with flies in it for the randomly picked winner.
See you tomorrow.....
Well, you already gave us the answer...sequoia. I love looking at those giants! Too bad about the camp ground it does look pretty nice, but the noise. No thanks. Looking forward to tomorrow's report.
ReplyDeleteMark, I hear you when it comes too making a camping trip thinking you want to get away from it all. Then, only to find out, everybody at the Mall came with you. Locally, been kind of a hassle just to get around town here in Loveland with all the construction and road repair going on! Now, tell us a bear story.......
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ReplyDeleteHow I would like to see the giant SEQUOIA hope to get out there when Jason gets a house in a few years and see them.
Just to be out in the camper and on the road would be good enough for me. Now my wife my would think otherwise, not much on camping even in a camper. Looking to the continuing story