Our little family just got back from a wonderful 8 days in Northern California. We were a little early for the tourist season there making it magical and very private for our little family. There were people around but for the most of the time we could do what ever we wanted together. We were able to rent a 4 bedroom home in Crescent City, CA for the week through VRBO. (Vacation Rental by owner) it is less expensive/or the same price as hotels and our family of 6 with different ages need the space in a home. Derrek went with his family when he was young and has wanted to go back every year when we discuss vacations. After 16 years of bringing it up I am so glad we went. There is nothing to put you in perspective as a 1000 +year old trees in a huge grove with ferns and nature everywhere. Enjoy the pictures. A definite must do again as our little kids will have a different experience as they age....
By the numbers:
8 days
3 National Parks
2,446 miles
1500 year old trees
5 scenic drives through the ancient forests
10 hikes through groves and ferns and elk
3 days on the beach freezing and loving the water,sand and surf
1 temple seen
1 morning at the beach at minus tide with tide pools
1 perfect 4 bedroom rental home with kitchen
4 kids
2 adults
0 fights and tears
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| The disgusting van after 16 hours of the return trip...... PS. I-80 is a LONG LONG DISMAL ROAD |
Pretty amazing time
