Tuesday, July 23, 2024: …Continued Driving South On California Coast Highway, US-101, 6 minutes later,
…David Matos & Henry Gurr Finally Find A Good Photogenic View Of A Beach & Ocean.
……At The Left End Of Above Panorama, Please Especially Notice The Bent Branches Caused By Ocean Storm Winds On The Distant Trees.

At Pacific Ocean Beach, , Near False Klamath, CA.

The Pacific Ocean Coast Along Here, Fits ~100 Miles South, What The ZMM Narrator Says =>
…”We’re on the Mendocino County coast now, and it’s all wild and beautiful and open here. The hills are mostly but in the lee of rocks and folds in the hills are strange flowing shrubs sculptured by the upsweep of winds from the ocean. We pass some old wooden fences, weathered grey. In the distance is an old weathered and grey farmhouse. How could anyone farm here? The fence is broken in many places. Poor. .”
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INFORMATION CONCERNING A HIGHWAY THAT GOES THROUGH A FOREST OF REALLY GIANT REDWOOD TREES, CALLED “THE AVENUE OF THE GIANTS”:
…The following Photo Discusses How Author Robert Pirsig’s 1968 Motel, near the California coast, was along an road called “The Avenue Of The Giants”. This Motel he: describes as. =>
…“ The room is a remnant of the bleakness of the thirties, sordid, homemade by a person who didn’t know carpentry, …:”
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Google Of Course, Finds Many Good Photos, And Google AI Assembles This =>
…The Avenue of the Giants (State Route 254) is a scenic 31.6-mile drive through Humboldt Redwoods State Park, offering unparalleled views of ancient, towering redwoods. Located in Northern California, it takes about 1-2 hours to drive, or a full day with stops. Key attractions include the Founders Grove, Rockefeller Forest, and the Shrine Drive-Thru Tree.
…The route runs parallel to U.S. Highway 101 in southern Humboldt County. The southern entrance is near Phillipsville (Exit 645) and the northern end is near Stafford/Pepperwood (Exit 674). The 31-mile stretch takes roughly 1.5 to 2 hours of direct driving, though it is recommended to spend at least 3-4 hours or a full day to explore the attractions.
.: The road is a paved, two-lane highway (SR-254) that is well-maintained by Caltrans. It is suitable for most vehicles, though large RVs should be careful of narrow sections. The highway is open 24/7 as a public road. It is free to drive, though specific attractions, such as the Shrine Drive-Thru Tree (Myers Flat), charge a fee.

Wikipedia Has A good Overview and Many Photos. Click Here.
…Two of Wikipedia’s Photos, show how close the highway pavement is to the Redwood Trees. Henry Gurr remembers in 2002, that the pavement is so close, a person could reach out the car window, and touch them.
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