'A' Good Day 1

We gathered in Santa Rosa on this overcast Sunday for a 7 am departure up US 101. Everyone has been anxious to get going and the day has finally arrived. We broke into a beautiful sunny day north of Cloverdale, and lined up 12 deep at a one holer 'pit stop' north of Ukiah. Then up Willits Grade with ease, the only real hill between home and BC.







Observing all road signs in Laytonville, we drove slowly through the Chandelier Redwood Tree in Leggett, then to the Avenue of the Giants, switching to lady drivers, and a picnic at the Visitor's Center. Bob Dungan led us to the Dungan Grove that his Grandfather saved from the loggers in the 20's. One hood opens to adjust points, then north to Rio Dell for gas, through Eureka and Orick, stopping to see the Roosevelt Elk grazing next to the highway.



















Turning off on to the Drury Highway (old 101) at Prairie Creek, we drove one of the most beautiful roads in the state. One more stop at the Trees of Mystery to buy fudge before going on to Crescent City for the night. In honor of the repeal of the 13th Ammendment we opened some of Sonoma County's finest before going to dinner.









It was a mild 312 mile day over about 10 hours of leasurely travel, stops, food and fun. A great way to start. Sorry the photos will have to wait. My IT lady is still sleeping and I need some help.


Steve