Saturday, October 4, 2008

Putting the Redwoods into perspective (Click on this link to find out more about the Redwoods)

We hiked almost 3 miles in to the Redwoods- destination was Fern Falls. Not a hard hike, you really had to take your time in order to see it all and to listen -- to the silence. It was incredible. Every few moments you were looking up, and up, and up. Some of the Redwoods can grow to a height of nearly 370 feet with a base diameter of 22 feet. Now don't you feel insignificant?
In addition to the Redwoods there were the Giant Sequoia's. Not nearly as tall, only up to 311 feet tall but with larger bases- nearly 40 feet in diameter.



Oh yes, we then hiked the 3 miles back out-- and slept well that night. I wouldn't have missed this for anything.