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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!
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!
A Giant Of Your Own
Plant A Tree!
A worth while investment in a tree that could live to be thousands of years old.
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Avenue Of The Giants Driving Tour Video!
If you can't get there, here's what you're missing!
The Redwoods In Pictures!
Get These Books!
Welcome to Redwood National Park (Visitor Guides)
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Giants in the Earth: The California Redwoods
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Redwood: The Story Behind the Scenery (English and German Edition)
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 12/25/2009)
World's Tallest Tree
From National Geographic
Tallest tree found in Redwood National Park (Part 1)
This giant in Redwoods National Park in Humboldt County, California, stretches 379 feet toward the sky, almost six stories higher than the Statue of Liberty. Here's a cool video of the naturalists who spotted, measured and climbed it.
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Great Links To Info. On The Avenue Of Giants
Reliable links are always a must
- 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
Tallest tree found in Redwood National Park (Part 2)
The newly discovered giant in Redwoods National Park in Humboldt County, California, stretches 379 feet toward the sky, almost six stories higher than the Statue of Liberty. Here's a cool video of the naturalists who spotted, measured and climbed it.
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Don't Forget To Take A Picture
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Canon PowerShot SD1000 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)
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There Be Giants
Where Giants Still Roam The Earth
Undeniably a must see for yourself adventure!
A Drive Through A Tree!
Hoakie is, is Hoakie Does
View The Granduer Of Our National Parks!
Only a Viewmaster Can Deliver!
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Things you might wanna see!
Some other great travel destinations!-
Oregon Caves National Monument
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Situated Southwest of Grants Pass on HWY 199 on your way to connect with coastal HWY 101, lies a truly awesome site. You are now entering Oregon Caves National Monument located in the Siskiyou National Forest. From the scrawls of pencil graffiti...
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Roadside Oddities: Confusion Hill
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Nothing is to confusing at this pleasant stop amongst the Humboldt Redwoods. Welcome to Confusion Hill, another mystery spot vortex located in Northern California!
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Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
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Just off of Historic Highway 101 is a all in one vacation getaway amongst the redwoods. This truly beautiful site is a see to believe destination. So celebrate conservation and visit this gem!
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Roadside Oddities: Sea Lion Caves
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Some 25 million years ago on Highway 101? huh? exists the World's Largest Sea Cave and the home to the Sea Lion Caves. Tucked underground in this cavern that lies 208 feet from the surface lives the shelter of the Stellar Seal Lion.
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Roadside Oddities: Trees Of Mystery
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On Historic Hwy. 101, a blind driver would be able to see the hulking sculpture of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. What have you just witnessed? Here in Klamath California several mysteries await you, Paul Bunyan being the least. Welcome to the...
National Park Ephemera
Patches & other swag!
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Tell us all your brief tale about the redwoods!
Any one whose has been here will have a tale to tell!
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