Road Trip Part II: A Giant Fisherman & Immortal Tree

Eurika was an interesting town. Dad and Brendan spent the morning kiaking while Annie, Mom and I explored the town. It didn't take us long for there wasn't a ton there. One thing I loved about the town was the art. TONS of the buildings there had murals painted in them that has nothing to do with the shops in the buildings. This one was my favorite! And don't be fooled these murals were HUGE! That first brown dog's tongue was about where my head reached.

This flamingo trailer was another fun find along our journey through town. I had to take a picture because I knew words could never do this thing justice.

The Redwoods were even more amazing than I thought they would be! We drove into the forest and I was let say a little underwhelmed. They were just like normal trees. Tall, but I had seen tall trees before. Then my dad got out of the car to examine a tree, that's when I realize I had NEVER seen tall trees like these before! These trees were massive! Plenty of the trees are so big all of us could fit in a tree with room to spare (including the car). Of course we drove the truck through one of the "privately owned" trees for a small fee. I love how the trees twist as they grow!
The immortal tree was my favorite! While only being 248 ft tall, it is not the tallest by any stretch, I think its the coolest. Once upon a time it was 298 feet until it was struck by lightning which tore off the top. Yet it lived on. Then loggers tried to axe it down (axe points to chop marks). They gave up. There was a fire. Yet the tree still stands. 60 years after the fire a flood tried to tear it down. The tree's bark is warped from the fish down, but the tree lives! Such a cool tree!
On our journey down the coast of California, we stopped at the gorgeous black sand beach. So secluded and beautiful. Probably my favorite beach ever!

Once reaching Southern California, we had an amazing time visiting the Magic Kingdom, a land "where anything is possible if you just believe" and become one with nature (Sea World), and last we got to spend the weekend with Brendan's family!

All in all, a successful Road Trip!! :)