tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post2748889249989048046..comments2023-12-22T16:16:01.241-08:00Comments on Bruce and Margie's Full Time Journey: Redwoods to VineyardsMargie M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10310100815284895284noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post-8539803362149628522010-09-15T07:35:56.234-07:002010-09-15T07:35:56.234-07:00Wow.. what a lovely tour! Those winding roads ar...Wow.. what a lovely tour! Those winding roads are soooo inviting! <br /><br />I know Steve would love to check out those vineyards, and I think I would just LOVE to hug a redwood! <br /><br />*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*<br />Karen and Steve<br />(Our Blog) RVing: Small House... BIG Backyard<br /> http://kareninthewoods-kareninthewoods.blogspot.com/KarenInTheWoodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884478307015605168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post-18223650216693845932010-09-15T03:48:32.088-07:002010-09-15T03:48:32.088-07:00Great info on {the topic of the blog}. It will gui...Great info on {the topic of the blog}. It will guide many of the readers.<br />Thanks for posting this nice blog.microcasinogaminghttp://microcasinogaming.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post-58575618501027154852010-09-14T21:28:08.545-07:002010-09-14T21:28:08.545-07:00Hi Bruce & Margie
We have driven from Clear L...Hi Bruce & Margie<br /><br />We have driven from Clear Lake to Calistoga many times. My aunt and uncle live in Middletown. It is definitely a beautiful yet CURVY drive. Glad you made it safely.Ali Workentinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10536435759964406148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post-90954106985995588012010-09-13T13:54:38.182-07:002010-09-13T13:54:38.182-07:00For Jeff Muskrat: Thanks for this information on ...For Jeff Muskrat: Thanks for this information on those wonderful redwood trees. I have published your entire comment so that others may read it and know this. I was unaware of this issue regarding conservation of the redwood forests there. So sad if Richardson Grove SP gets destroyed. We have enjoyed driving in that area for over 40 years. <br /><br />Thanks again!Margie M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10310100815284895284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post-35139862203937324762010-09-13T13:05:53.151-07:002010-09-13T13:05:53.151-07:00Wow! What wonderful photos! Looks like a great tri...Wow! What wonderful photos! Looks like a great trip!<br /><br />I thought I'd give you a heads up about Richardson Grove State Park(aka. the Redwood Curtain)...<br /><br />Caltrans wants to widen that section of the Redwood highway through Richardson grove state Park. This project threatens to cut, fill, compact and pave the roots of those ancient redwoods that line the highway, as well as remove 54 trees! <br /><br />If you noticed the Ancient Redwoods north of Garberville, you may have noticed that the tops of these amazing trees are dying, particularly the trees next to the 101 bypass that was constructed around the Avenue of the Giants(Old Hwy 101). The Pepperwood exit near Stafford(home of Julia Butterfly hill's "Luna" tree) has the worst case of destruction caused by Caltrans and was dubbed by Judi Bari as "Avenue of the Spike-tops".<br /><br />It is a local travesty, as these trees are very important to redwood tourism. When Caltrans bypassed the Avenue, they changed the hydrology of the surface water that fed these trees. Now they are dying, or drying up in the least. <br /><br />We fear that the Richardson Grove "Improvement" Project(RIP) that threatens to disturb the roots of the ancient redwoods that line the highway will ultimately affect these trees as well. There is a huge court battle going on right now in the effort to Save Richardson Grove. More info at saverichardsongrove.org and """.blogspot.com.<br /><br />Please enjoy your travels and please remember, many of these places were protected by the continued efforts of environmental groups. We need your help to save Richardson Grove!Jeff Muskrathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06667987497481815521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post-42673233676792869172010-09-13T09:31:33.559-07:002010-09-13T09:31:33.559-07:00Absolutely Gorgeous!Absolutely Gorgeous!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847374291463870500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post-33494705638506671102010-09-13T08:11:10.645-07:002010-09-13T08:11:10.645-07:00I love the huge trees towering over the roads. Bea...I love the huge trees towering over the roads. Beautiful shots you took! Thanks for sharing! =)<br /><br />{{hugs}}Freely Living Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07598090032252426157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post-69748755094341421112010-09-13T07:20:04.963-07:002010-09-13T07:20:04.963-07:00I hear ya about the steep inclines!! We took a rou...I hear ya about the steep inclines!! We took a route AROUND El Paso, TX that took us over the mountains...I looked like a deer in the headlights most of the way down...You could have heard a pin drop in our truck...<br />We did the Avenue of the Giants about 20some years ago...words cannot explain being under their canopy of leaves...Travel safe!Dennis and Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320009741335075781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post-11239441907525128472010-09-13T06:38:20.322-07:002010-09-13T06:38:20.322-07:00All I can say is wow what a drive..All I can say is wow what a drive..Kenny And Angela's Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11760482956166260722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post-51397780746106696152010-09-13T05:15:37.402-07:002010-09-13T05:15:37.402-07:00What a great drive! I liked reading about the reas...What a great drive! I liked reading about the reason for 101's route change. :)Miss-Fithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10272162159647522227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post-9121041591031798112010-09-13T03:24:25.678-07:002010-09-13T03:24:25.678-07:00We are not Casino people either & I still pref...We are not Casino people either & I still prefer paper maps as well. I prefer the type of road you were on & would thoroughly enjoy that type of scenery. Not likely we will ever get out that way though:((Al Bossencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post-38874205016763301602010-09-13T02:31:34.541-07:002010-09-13T02:31:34.541-07:00Great pictures Margie. I've always wanted to ...Great pictures Margie. I've always wanted to visit that area...maybe in the next year or two. We're getting antsy to get on the road again. Planning to be in Texas by December 1st.<br />= Mary AnnAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04140058623243238597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post-42680838426913596162010-09-12T21:29:41.162-07:002010-09-12T21:29:41.162-07:00Margie,
What a beautiful drive through the redwood...Margie,<br />What a beautiful drive through the redwoods...totally picturesque. I am so glad to see you guys enjoying the scenery on that drive.<br />Take care and be safe.<br />Mike & GerriHappytrailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604892750805362197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post-23828210622708013032010-09-12T21:20:24.231-07:002010-09-12T21:20:24.231-07:00I enjoy seeing the beauty of the vineyards in the ...I enjoy seeing the beauty of the vineyards in the Napa Valley. I also like the redwoods, but the narrow, curvy roads sometime make me feel claustrophobic, especially when all you can see is trees on either side of you. That's what makes it nice to eventually break out into the scenic valley areas. It sounds like you had a nice drive today, despite the curves and grade.Carol Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428623116947826625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post-56991831010428922672010-09-12T21:15:12.082-07:002010-09-12T21:15:12.082-07:0083 degrees!! YeeHaw is right - it was rainy and c...83 degrees!! YeeHaw is right - it was rainy and cool up here all day.<br /><br />The scenery photos today were really nice. We've never been along those routes, but I've made more notes for when we come back that way next year - my binder is getting pretty full!Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post-23885646590416782832010-09-12T21:07:47.255-07:002010-09-12T21:07:47.255-07:00double digits..double yeehaw..california is now ho...double digits..double yeehaw..california is now home for a while!!Sue and Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436889944386917688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post-67472744069439638242010-09-12T20:51:40.176-07:002010-09-12T20:51:40.176-07:00I was in Calistoga once, on my way to Napa and a d...I was in Calistoga once, on my way to Napa and a day of lotta wine sipping, and I visited the gyser. I remember eating at a little deli there too. Beautiful country! Enjoy your relaxtion after your white knuckle ride.JODIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200377715733843284noreply@blogger.com