Benbow, California: Happy November! Though it was cloudy and cool this morning in Benbow, by the time we drove north a few miles (in a car) to Humboldt Redwoods State Park, the sun was shining. Another beautiful day - and what a beautiful part of the world. Yes, we have been here many times before and will no doubt visit many more times. It is a pretty amazing experience to stand under massive ancient trees.
Our first stop - of course - was to a drive-through tree:

Next stop was to the Visitor Center where the first motorhome is on display:

We went on two short hikes in the park today and I snapped a zillion photos. I will post way too many below.










We stayed in the Redwoods until mid-afternoon, when we went into the huge metropolis (kidding!) of Garberville for lunch. Garberville is a strange little town - lots of cute shops and restaurants, but tons of folks on the streets that were in need of a bath and a haircut. Not homeless people necessarily, but travelers of the backpacking/hitchhiking variety. Hippies. Friendly happy hippies.

Dinner was divine. Woody and Kathy have three wonderful son-in-laws and #3 son-in-law, Greg, is a forester in real life, but a fisherman on his days off. Greg keeps Kathy & Woody supplied with fresh and smoked salmon. Tonight, we enjoyed Greg's catch-o-the-week:

Until my next update, I remain, your Redwood correspondent.
RV PARK: Benbow RV Resort - We have a large paved premium pull-through site with 50-amp service. This park has wifi, a pool, laundry, a golf course and is connected to a lovely fine-dining restaurant at the next-door Benbow Inn. We are paying $50 per night.