Roadside Oddities: Avenue Of The Giants

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As Quirky As It Comes!

Alongside Hwy. 101 a street bears the name for all of the real giants that lurk amonst the pavement called Avenue Of The Giants.

Quirkiness and splendor abounds at the many real and unreal stops found within the Redwood National Forest! 

photo courtesy wikipedia 

Avenue Of The Giants

Follow the path!

Nothing says more about the quirkiness and majesty of travel until you take a stroll down the Avenue Of The Giants.

Fabled to be a stagecoach route the world famous scenic drive has no doubt stunned and dazzled travelers from any age.

This scenic drive once old Highway 101, boasts a 31 miles of natural beauty and unexpected oddities all surrounded by the conserved area known as Humboldt Redwoods State Park.

Along this stretch of road watch as the towering redwoods envelop the roadway. It is another world indeed.

Much what is seen today along this drive is through the diligent conservation effort of the Save The Redwoods League who has lobbied for the successful protection of the these Giants since 1918.

While driving expect the unexpected, as many roadside attractions will amaze the mind.

Remember to stop and stretch those legs and check out the likes of, Hobbiton USA, the Chimney Tree, The Immortal Tree, or maybe even bigfoot!

As it may seem though the real treat is the Founders Grove.

This grove so named for the founders of the Save The Redwoods League is a testament of what can be done to ensure generations to come can enjoy what we enjoy to today.

No matter where the this road leads fun is to be had around every corner. Don't delay this is a must experience destination!

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Avenue Of The Giants Driving Tour Video!

If you can't get there, here's what you're missing!

From the quirky roadside oddity to the conserved natural environment of protected lands.
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The Redwoods In Pictures!

Get These Books!

A selection of books featuring the photography of this natural gem called the Redwoods!
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World's Tallest Tree

From National Geographic

This video Rocks!
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Great Links To Info. On The Avenue Of Giants

Reliable links are always a must

Find the information that you were looking for when you tried google first.
Ave. Of The Giants On Wikipedia
You just gotta love wikipedia!
Avenue Of The Giants Net
Great travel information about the Avenue Of The Giants!
National Park Service: Redwoods National Park
The National Park Service visitor information!
Humboldt Redwoods California State Park
Information about the Humboldt Redwoods State Park from the California State Parks official site!

Worlds Tallest Tree Part 2

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There Be Giants

Where Giants Still Roam The Earth

Undeniably a must see for yourself adventure!
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A Drive Through A Tree!

Hoakie is, is Hoakie Does

One of the popular roadside oddities!
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View The Granduer Of Our National Parks!

Only a Viewmaster Can Deliver!

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Where It's At

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National Park Ephemera

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