Redwood National Park

The redwoods are absolutely awe-inspiring!  I have wanted to see them for a really long time and the experience definitely did not disappoint!

I was not really prepared for how absolutely massive these trees are and the pictures really do not do them justice (I had to pose next to one to show the scale).  I also really loved all of the ferns growing on the trees.  Seeing these trees exceeded all of my expectations!

The Oregon Coast Part Two

Yesterday we drove from Astoria, Oregon to Crescent City, California on Highway 101 along the coast and to say the scenery was gorgeous would be an understatement!  Every time we rounded a corner and saw a new view, it would take our breath away (especially when there was a fog rolling in).  We made quite a few stops along the way.

Cannon Beach

Yaquina Head Lighthouse

Heceta Head Lighthouse

Umpqua River Lighthouse (this is a working lighthouse operated by the U.S. Coast Guard)

I loved all of the random rocks sticking out of the water all along the coastline.  Oregon is a beautiful place!

The Oregon Coast Part One

Yesterday we left Wenatchee, Washington and drove approximately five hours to get to the coast of Oregon!  It was a really pretty drive through forests and across rivers.  We stopped for the night in Astoria (we saw the house from Goonies but we didn't get a picture because it is private property and the owners do not appreciate trespassers) and went to Fort Stevens State Park to hang out at the beach for most of the afternoon and evening.  We both loved this spot because you could drive right on the beach and there were very few people there because it was cold (but we still got very sunburned).  I loved listening to the waves crash against the beach because it was so soothing!

We came back to the beach after dinner in order to see the sunset and it was spectacular!

It was great to be able to spend so much time here!