Muir Woods

One day after Jeff got home from work rather early we visited Muir Woods National Monument. It is located not too far from the city and close to the beach as well. We had had an 85+ degree day but along the coast and also in the woods, it was much cooler. John Muir was a naturalist who spent most of his life in the woods and especially in Yosemite drawing and writing. Some day (whenever that is), I'd like to read some of his work.

There is a ring for the Civil War on this Redwood tree stump.

Giant Redwoods

A Douglas Fir. When we lived in Prairie Village, KS outside of Kansas City, we always bought Douglas Firs for our Christmas trees. I still think they are the prettiest trees for that purpose. This one might be a little large for our house, though.

Of course when they saw this, they all wanted to go in; all at once. Daddy is checking to make sure they're all inside.

Coming out.

Here's another one...

And another.....

OOps, left one in there....

This relatively small redwood began growing in 1776 at the beginning of America's fight for independence.