Day 28 Redwood National Park,California

We left our beautiful beach front campsite this morning and headed down the coast. The rain had held off, but it was very cloudy. We made numerous stops on the way, taking many pictures. The first is Arch rock, and the third is the largest island off the Oregon coast. It is home to many birds, among them is the Tufted Puffin. Later we crossed the border into California, and right away were disappointed. Everything changed, in the way of increased traffic, and more development. The gas prices jumped from the low of 2.79 I had paid in Oregon to 3.35 per gallon. We found out that we had been spoiled by scenic Oregon. We went through Redwood State and National Park. Found out that National Pack sections pertained if you went off road and backpacked into the wilderness. All the California public campgrounds were state park without hookups and still 18.00 per night. In Oregon the state parks are 16.00 with full hookups. The last picture is called "Big Tree" a redwood. It is 23 ft. diameter. We are camped in a private campground tonight, the Emerald Forest in Trinidad, California. The forecast calls for more rain tonight and tomorrow. Its following us.