The Redwood region of Northern California is among the most
beautiful areas in the
USA.
Imposing redwoods line the roads "as far as the fog flows" and the
Pacific Ocean crashes into the shoreline. Some of the
beaches are rugged and surrounded by dangerous currents. Others are serene and
protected, having long empty stretches just made for solitary walks. You could
dash up from
San Francisco
on Highway 101 or you can spend hours wending through the coastline on Highway
1. You could enjoy the Victoriana of Ferndale and
Eureka or you can lose yourself in the small
fishing villages of Rockport and Noyo. Whale watching is a popular pastime from
December to April. The waters might be too cold to swim in, but the fish thrive
and are there for the catching. You can get away from it all in the sylvan
glens and picnic areas through the Avenue of the Giants, marveling on man's
smallness beside a three hundred foot tree. Redwood Country allows you to set
your own pace—there are several places to see and things to do near each other,
and there are sufficient parks and beaches for you to relax or picnic in, each
time the mood strikes. It's a great place for a weekend, or a week.
© 2011 Athena Goodlight
