Today was so full in such a short period of time! It took four hours to drive less than a total of 40 miles! When I found yet another dirt road to explore, it was a “no contest” kinda’ decision and off Montana and I went to see hidden groves of redwoods. We went down Howland Hill Road and found some amazing views. Apparently, parts of Star Wars was filmed in these woods or some close by and I can certainly see why!
I can so see this tree in Star Wars!
Now this is what I call a tunnel of love!
Perspective!
I could have driven my truck through that tree! The tree was quite larger than it looks. Crazy!
Only one in five seeds actually becomes a redwood. They regenerate themselves in so many ways, one of which happens to be through the dead ones on the ground or through burl which provides a whole new eco system for them to sprout up out of the dead logs!
Another whole world inside the base of a fallen tree!
There’s something up in that tree, grandma! I just know it! (Myrtle Grove)
We went hiking up a trail with lots of wild flowers blooming everywhere! Looks like rhododendron to me! Ours don’t get that big at the cabin!
By making a wrong turn, I found the Smith River again! I lost it 15 years ago! LOL
Glacier water…as green as an old Coca Cola bottle held up to the sun!
spectacular!
Then it was off to introduce Montana to the beach! Boy, did she ever have a blast running circles around me. I never saw a dog so happy! We both had been cooped up too long either in the house, the truck or the camper! It just felt so good getting out there. I couldn’t let her off the run but I’d taught her dressage as a pup so she could get enough exercise. I hold up my arm and she literally runs circles around me as I walk. It draws quite a crowd and she gets the exercise she needs. After jumping in and out of the water and laughing like a kid for about a mile or so, she started to calm down a little. It was so cute seeing her be so happy. Dogs are great that way!
One happy puppy!
No wonder they call it “Pebble Beach”!
And the grande finale!
Well, we’re off to Boulder to see Mandy and family! I can’t wait to get big hugs from my oldest daughter! Love her so much!
Happy Trails!
from a Friend 
It was nice to meet and chat with you at the KOA today. Our aluminum camper’s site is livinlite.com. Hang in there, Donna, safe travels & enjoy the road!
Dave (Julie’s husband)
Thank you so much for checking out my blog and for your kindnesses today..from you and Julie. It was such a remarkable time I spent at that faciity. Rod and Pat are so friendly and kind as are the owners Joan and Kevin. It was the best KOA I’d ever been in! Happy Trails!
Puppy looks so happy! Trees freak me out. they look like PEOPLE!
Hahahaha! Sometimes they do look like people that’s what makes them so cool! Thanks so much for your feedback. It really means a great deal to me. Love you!