It was day six of my expedition from San Francisco to Portland, which has me touring the famous and magical Redwood forests of Northern California, before I started north on the 101 along the dramatic coast of Oregon. Finally seeing the redwoods made the trip, but my goodness, Oregon has some of the coolest natural places I’ve seen, and I’ve toured over 25 countries and almost every state. The photo opportunities came quick and effortlessly, making my job easy as every scene was gorgeous and striking, and the light painted every leaf and crevasse with a magical brush.
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Early in June I had the opportunity to explore one of the most magical places in the world, the California Redwoods. And yes, they are as cool as you might imagine. Better than that, actually. They are huge, sure, but the intact forests that haven’t been disturbed by humans, is absolutely stunning, and it has a feeling about it.
After a long day of driving along the gorgeous coast, I found myself in the seaside town of Florence, Oregon. A short walk along the boardwalk yielded a gated collection of boats and small yachts. I entered through the gate and ventured down a metal ramp, then walked a short way to a floating building that read, “Novelli’s Crab & Seafood: Award Winning Chowder.”
Of all the places I’ve been and beautiful scenes I’ve witnessed, the California Redwood parks are among the finest of all, because not only are ancient and mind boggling huge, towering upwards of 300-350 feet, but they’re magical as well. When you hike through the many redwood parks (like Humboldt, Montgomery, Del Norte, Prairie Creek, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park and the Redwoods National Park), eventually you get to a place that feels different, and speaks to you.
Oh, beautiful Arcata… Ever been? Arcata is one California town that will forever live rent free in my mind, known as one of my favorite places on planet earth. Arcata is a relaxed town who knows who it is and what it can offer its residents and visitors alike, but what’s more is, it’s a town that knows how to live the good life.
As deep forest gave way to high desert, the mountains began peaking out beyond the horizon in every direction. With each mile behind me, my heart split, stretched thin between the love I felt in each place I had just left, while being pulled with anticipation as a new love awaits. Travel is a wonderful way to simplify life’s complexities and to find a place of zen within one’s self.
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