Glacier National Park - Day Two - June 25, 2006

Redwood NP

After a relaxing start in the morning, I headed to Redwood National and State Parks just south of the Oregon border and embarked on a couple of hikes surrounded by the majestic coastal redwoods at the Simpson-Reed and Stout groves. With the rays of sun streaking through the foliage, the redwoods are the tallest living trees in the world and offer much in the way of perspective on a peaceful midday walk.

Oregon Coast

Back in the car, I drove west to 101 and then north along the coast of Oregon to Newport before turning to the east to stay in Corvallis for the night, having driven a total of 347 miles. Another cloudless day made the views along the coast absolutely breathtaking. Interesting juxtapositioning of numerous hitchhikers along the drive (harkening back to a different decade) with signs warning of tsunami threats (reminiscent of more recent tragedies).