Left Arcada and immediately were on the section of the 101 known as the redwood highway. Getting out of town entered narrow roads bordered by large redwoods with coastal fog giving the whole thing a surreal appearance. As the fog burned off and we continued north Ken turned onto a secondary scenic drive of narrow two lane road winding back and forth amongst the giant redwoods. At one point we pulled to the side of the road just to take it all in.
As we neared the Oregon border we turned inland towards Medford OR stopping in some little town for lunch and decided to head for Crater Lake. Crater Lake is located over 7000 feet altitude. That meant snow on the side of the road over 15 feet high. We picked the one road that is kept open year round, except during storms, by accident. It was a very narrow curving road with some gravel, running snow melt, and high snowbanks. All of the campgrounds are still closed for the season and the side roads blocked by snow. The few warning signs that were tall enough to stick out of the snow banks advised to watch for snowmobiles and that each vehicle was required to have tire chains available.
The ride was worth the view Crater Lake is the clearest, deepest lake in the US it became a National Park in 1902. Since it was now after five o'clock we finished our sight seeing and photos and headed out knowing the next stop was still over one hundred miles away.
Stopped for the night somewhere towards the middle of the state in some small town.
In the last week we have done our best to wear out the sides of the tires instead of the bottom. Some of these roads came about from suggestions and some from sitting together and looking at a paper map. You can use a GPS to find a motel in town but the computer doesn't understand quality on two wheels.
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Are you trying to give us a heart attack over here?!?
"...very narrow curving road with some gravel, running snow melt, and high snowbanks...side roads blocked by snow...warning signs that were tall enough to stick out of the snow banks advised to watch for snowmobiles and that each vehicle was required to have tire chains available..."!!!!!!!!!!!!
Then.."Stopped for the night somewhere towards the middle of the state in some small town."
Goodness! The computer may not know "quality on two wheels," but it might be smarter than 6 men... =)
Glad you're seeing beautiful sights and living like you're a teenager.
Be careful!! Love you!!! xoxo
Had to share...
I was at your house Monday talking to Hayden. (Mom's getting no peace with all of us!) Hayden and I were just talking about things inside and outside, and everything was Papa's! "Papa's chair, Papa's remote, Papa's grapefruit tree..." It was so cute!
Great news. We finally hit 100 degrees back here in Phoenix. I know everyone's been waiting and waiting for this wonderful day, and you guys aren't even here to enjoy it. Next time you stop for dinner, ask to stick your head in the oven and you'll get a taste of what you're missing. Have fun!
Sounds like you are all enjoying a great ride, someday I'll be retired... For now, I am taking care of "Papa's dog"... love, me
Mom did'nt mention that she let Hayden spend the night in "Papa's Bed" so be prepared when you come home...you may be sleeping on the couch!
Miss you but glad you are having a great time!! Love from your daughter and the grandkiddos!
PS Tim is raking up a lot of stories so when you come home be prepared, you guys will have to take turns!
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