After the inn manager gave us a very good deal on the second night we decided to stay!
After a relaxing morning we drove to the Redwoods National Park. As we got onto interstate 101 after leaving Trinidad, we passed the same beach as yesterday and decided to stop there for a few minutes. Me being a lover of water decided to go as far as I dare and risk the waves. At first the waves were gently massaging my feet, after some time they were getting stronger and almost making me fall….I was soaked but had a great time.
We then drove to the visitor centre near a town called Orick (population of 650):
Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center
Information, exhibits, bookstore, park film, passport stamps, restrooms, picnic area, beach access. ranger-led activities and programs (summer only), Junior Ranger programs (summer only) and Activity Booklet.
Location
US Highway 101 at Orick, Calif.
Hours of Operation
Spring-fall: Open daily, 9 am to 5 pm
Winter: Open daily, 9 am to 4 pm
Closed: New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Phone
+1 707-465-7765
We required a pass as we wanted to do the Tall Trees Grove hike (4 miles) this hike is fantastic and highly recommended….only 50 passes are available in any day but this time of years quiet, only 4 passes were supplied today, including ours! Remember to take food and water!
Unlike most national parks, there are no fees and no highway entrance stations at Redwood National Park, so it’s imperative to pick up the free map at the park information centres.
Crescent City Information Center
Information, exhibits, bookstore, live video feed from Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge, passport stamps, restrooms, picnic area, Junior Ranger Activity Booklet
Location
1111 Second Street, Crescent City, Calif.
Hours of Operation
Spring-fall: Open daily, 9 am to 5 pm
Winter: Open daily, 9 am to 4 pm
Closed: New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Phone
+1 707-465-7335.
Interpretive Activities
Junior Ranger activity newspapers are available here.
Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center
Information, exhibits, bookstore, park film, passport stamps, restrooms, picnic area, beach access. ranger-led activities and programs (summer only), Junior Ranger programs (summer only) and Activity Booklet.
Location
US Highway 101 at Orick, Calif.
Hours of Operation
Spring-fall: Open daily, 9 am to 5 pm
Winter: Open daily, 9 am to 4 pm
Closed: New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Phone
+1 707-465-7765
Interpretive Programs & Activities
Patio talks and coast walks occur during the summer. Redwood National and State Parks’ Junior Ranger activity newspapers are available here.
Hiouchi Information Center
Information, exhibits, park film, passport stamps, restrooms, picnic area, ranger-led activities and programs (summer only), Junior Ranger programs (summer only) and Activity Booklet
Location
US Highway 199 at Hiouchi, Calif.
Hours of Operation
Summer: Open daily, 9 am to 5 pm
Phone
+1 707-458-3294
Interpretive Programs & Activities
Ranger-led walks, junior ranger programs, and evening campfire programs held in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, across the street. Programs occur during the summer season. Redwood National and State Parks’ Junior Ranger activity newspapers are available here.
Jedediah Smith Visitor Center
Information, exhibits, bookstore, passport stamps, restrooms, picnic area, trailheads, ranger-led activities and programs (summer only), Junior Ranger programs (summer only) and Activity Booklet
Location
US Highway 101 at Hiouchi, Calif.
Hours of Operation
Summer: Open daily, 9 am to 5 pm
Off-season (mid-September 2011 to mid-May 2012): Closed.
Phone
+1 707-458-3496.
Interpretive Programs & Activities
Ranger-led walks, junior ranger programs, and evening campfire programs occur during the summer. Redwood National and State Parks’ Junior Ranger activity newspapers are available here.
Prairie Creek Visitor Center
Information, exhibits, park film, passport stamps, bookstore, restooms, pincic area, trailheads, ranger-led activities and programs (summer only), Junior Ranger programs (summer only) and Activity Booklet
Location
Just off US Highway 101, along Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway.
Hours of Operation
Summer: 9 am to 5 pm
Off-season: As staffing permits-please call ahead.
Closed: New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Phone +1 707-488-2171.
Interpretive Programs & Activities
Ranger-led walks, junior ranger programs, and evening campfire programs held in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park during the summer season. Redwood National and State Parks’ Junior Ranger activity newspapers are available here.
After the walk we drove north on the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway a very scenic drive!
On the way back to Trinidad we stopped again at the beach only for a few minutes. We carried on then saw a turning for the lagoon…this place was amazing. A VERY quite lagoon with the sun setting in the background. BEAUTIFUL!!
Afterwards whilst driving we saw the sun setting over the ocean so stopped and watched it set.
As all the restaurants in trinidad are fish restaurants we decided to head to Murphy’s grocery, Sangeet bought mutter paneer and pizza o and ice cream! I have nachos with salsa and good staple diet!
We ate back at the inn, after a few hours updating emails, the blog, Facebook, backing up the pictures we went to sleep……!
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