Tall Trees Grove Hike

On our first day hiking in the Redwoods, we decided to try one of the harder hikes first. We obtained a permit from the visitor centre and did a 6 kilometre hike right in the middle of the park.

Aside from the steep climb back up, it was a good hike and the kids impressed us.

Here is Daddy punching the special code in to get the gate open. Only a certain number of people per day were allowed to drive the dirt road into the Tall Trees Grove hiking area.

We packed lots of water and snacks and the kids were proud of themselves afterward.

Restaurants are scarce in the Redwoods, and there are really no grocery stores. 

5.5 hour drive south to the California Redwoods

Last Day in Newport - Oregon Coast Aquarium

Daddy and Mads went down the beach as soon as they woke up to check out the low tide. Bobs wants to do this tomorrow before we move on in our travels and head to the Redwoods in California.

Today it was finally not so windy. I was starting to wonder if the wind ever died down on the coast.

We went to the Oregon Coast Aquarium. All Mads cared to see was the sharks.

See you in the Redwoods next!

An Evening In Newport

After dinner we took a stroll along the Historic Bay in Newport. There are real fishing operations happening here.

We also enjoyed watching the Sea Lions arfing at each other.

You can see the lighthouse we were at earlier today in the distance.

I think we are finally relaxing as much as we can. It always takes a few days to get used to being on vacation and to relax.

Yaquina Lighthouse and Tidepools

We saw sea urchins, sea stars, anemone, seals and even two gray whales.