Oct 4-8 Arcata CA.

We drove along the coast (more spectacular scenery) to arrive at Mad River Campground in Arcata.

The coast

Our campsite at Mad River

Our first excursion—an all day one—was to the Avenue of the Giants to see redwood trees. They were amazing—majestic and humbling.



The next day we stayed closer to home and visited the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary. You can’t tell by looking at the following picture, but the whole sanctuary is a waste water treatment facility!


We also drove to Samoa and Ray wandered out on the Jetty (despite the signs). It was nowhere near high tide so he felt safe.



The jetty

On the following day we dared a tsunami hazard area to see the Pacific Ocean from the California coast.



That's the Pacific Ocean behind me.

Wow, we have made it to the California coast! You could say that when we leave Arcata, we will be starting the journey home...