Dad and I spent the holiday together this year.
Our time twas short so we spent it with precision.
We filled our two days with a shared love for the outdoors.
Hikes were in order; mountains, seas, trees.
We filled our two days with a shared love for the outdoors.
Hikes were in order; mountains, seas, trees.
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REDWOODS
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Dad taught me this some time ago, now I'm a believer.
Redwoods get something like 60 percent of their water from the fog.
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Dad and his truck in Jedidiah State Park.
We love the gravel road whose shoulder becomes forest uninterrupted.
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One of us expected this photo to be taken.
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Moonroof/cellphone photo opportunity.
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The immensity of these trees is hard to capture.
As seen from the interior of the full size Dodge pickup.
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We hiked down to a river which hosts salmon.
Their annual run was over, but we imagined them!
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The trees reminded us of Lord of The Rings.
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Gllleeeahhhaaa!!!!!!
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Dad wanted me to get these Jurassic Park ferns.
He said I could use them for reference, and I will!
They will make perfect roadside foliage for a shortcut!
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On our short drive back to town, we passed through this.
A rare old covered wooden bridge - awesome!
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SEASIDE
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Crescent City extends into the ocean on this peninsula.
We ventured here to explore a wondrous shore.
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Father and Son together on Christmas!
The Pacific's infinite western horizon at our backs.
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Dad took me to an overlook where he has seen whales.
The coastline is picturesque.
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A stormy man on a stormy day.
Alas, the sun enters his frame from above!
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This time, we both expected the shot!
