Jedediah Smith State and National Parks (Redwoods)

The most beautiful Redwoods that we have seen are in Jedediah Smith State and National Park near Crescent City, California. We came through here in June of 2005 on our way to some of the same churches we will be preaching in the next several weeks. We found a campground in the evening and ask about pretty drives in the area. A ranger directed us to a gravel road that runs through the Stout Grove. He said we would like it and we did. It is a 6 mile drive right though the heart of a fabulous grove of Redwoods. In 2005 Kelly Jo and Odie road in the back of the truck so they could take it all in. Kelly Jo thought about climbing on the luggage rack on Mr. Cheap Jeep this time but we forgot the bungee straps and it was pretty chilly!

After five years of dreaming we made this drive again Wednesday evening and it was just as great as we remembered it. We love it so well we will probably drive it again before we leave. Please enjoy the pictures and let us know what you think.

Hope you all had a great day as well...

Davy

Sutherlin, Oregon to Crescent City, California

Two Posts for Wednesday's travel.

We left Sutherlin, Oregon around mid morning and headed south on I-5 to Grants Pass. It was a mountain drive the whole distance. 5 and 6 percent grades up and down constantly and beauty at every turn.

This was a 6% grade going up for several miles. This trucker was nice enough to drive on the shoulder so as not to impede the flow of traffic. Because there were no straight runs to build up steam it was very hard to make any time going up hill. I went down the steep and curvy slopes very slowly so this guy would barrel pasted me going down and I would pass him going up. I passed him on this hill in third gear going 42 mph! I would say I used a fair amount of diesel today...

At Grants Pass we exited onto Hwy 199. It is very curvy, steep and narrow in places but it is the only way to cut over to the coast at that point. It is about 85 miles over to Crescent City, California. We took our time and enjoyed the scenery all the way through. There were several times I wanted to take pictures out the windshield but two hands on the wheel were required to stay on the road.

Hope you enjoy the pictures.

Davy

Visit With The Morgans

Hello friends!!!!
Yes I am still alive in Ohio! Having a wonderful time with my family. Last week I spent 6 days with the Morgan crew in Hillsboro.

At Gran and Papaw's you have to sit in the right spot to even get a text through with Verizon. So that is why I was absent last week. Monday night I starting typing a Blog. Yesterday afternoon I had it almost completed when my fat fingers deleted the whole thing. I was not happy!!!!

Now back to Hillsboro, I am so very glad I got to stay with Gran and Papaw last week. I think this was my longest visit there. Usually on trips home I only get brief visits to Hillsboro so I cherish my extended visits. Thanks Gran and Papaw for a great week!!! I love you!

Our family always has something to laugh about. One of us usually does something crazy when we are together. I have couple new Papaw stories but I won't post them here. Just ask me to tell you next time I see you. LOL Papaw, Thanks for all the trips to Dairy Queen!

You all already know I LOVE my all my cousins. I had to wait 8 years before I ever had a first cousin the Morgan side. Courtney, Kayla, Hunter, Morgan, Wade and Seth are all 6 of the world's best cousins! I got to spend time with all of them. If you live near Hillsboro watch out Courtney now has her license. Courtney, I'm proud of you!!!!

August 3rd was Papaw's birthday. I was so glad to be there to join in the celebration. We just had pizza, cake, and ice cream. What could be better?

Now I am back in Waynesville. Its still HOT! I have some random Boggs shots I'll try to post soon.

Odie



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