Mother nature vs. the mother-of-all tree nurturing almost concurrently appear on the fifth leg of our "tall-tree" adventure. You will take Davidson Road back to U.S. 101 and drive a couple miles north to Exit 753. The Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway parallels 101 for about seven, grassy tree-lined miles until you reach 101 again at Exit 765. From there, drive north on 101 about 10 more miles and make a left turn on Requa Road.
At the historic Requa Inn, you can rest, take in the spectacular view and enjoy delicious, down-home meals. Built as a 22-room hotel in 1914, the building is now a bed-and-breakfast country inn with 10 rooms, each with a private bath. The inn is surrounded by the stunning scenery of the north California coast and is located in the center of Redwood National Park.
Back on 101, you'll come to the "nurturing" part of our tree-trip. This is the polar-opposite of what you just experienced for the last several days: the high-octane Trees of Mystery. This touristy park has been operating for over 50 years....with an over-the-top Paul Bunyan and his Blue Ox greeting you at its entrance!
Look for our next blog which will take you through a virtual tour of Crescent City and Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park.
