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Lumber is big industry in Oregon - at one time there were 71 mills operating in the Coos Bay area alone. Oregon is the only state that still asks if you want "paper or plastic."
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I thought this picture was fascinating. Taken in 1890 it shows oxen pulling logs over a skid road.
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Nowdays, you see lots of huge lumber trucks.
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Moving down the coast, we went to see the protected Redwoods in northern California. There is a national park and several state parks. I thought the best trees were in Jedediah Smith State Park. Just past the Elk Valley Casino, where we stayed, is a beautiful narrow winding drive up Howland Hill Rd.
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It took us up to Stout Grove, where there's a short walk.
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The oldest trees are up to 370 feet high, but even the smaller ones are 300 feet high. It seems they grow up before they grow out.
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Of course, some fall down, and looking at their root system is fascinating.
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Redwoods create "burls," and if something happens to the top of the tree, the burl sprouts. I thought this one looked like an ugly old woman with large earrings smoking a cigar.
I love your description of that burl. I see it! Thanks for sharing; I love the Redwoods!
ReplyDeleteThat burl looks like my mother-in-law! Oops, I'm in trouble now...
ReplyDeleteIt really makes one feel small when standing amongst those giants! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful area and trees! Thanks
ReplyDeleteThose are some great pictures of the redwoods! I really like Jedediah Smith SP, too. I even overnighted there. It was a little dark with all the trees.
ReplyDeleteNow that is an interesting burl lol I can only imagine standing up next to those trees wow that would be awesome, I loved the pictures thanks so much for sharing. A while back we were at a festival and there was a guy there that had a huge huge tree that was turned into a camper it was so neat to see inside, I hope you have a good start to your week!
ReplyDeleteIhope this doesnt post twice, had some trouble with the comment box...WOW I love redwoods, had such a great time trying to photograph and film the ones in Sequioa Kings Canyon-- been itching to do the northwestern US and the Redwood Park is on the top of that list--
ReplyDeleteI see the witch in the burl, nice to know they can grow from that burl...had no idea!!
Safe Travels!!