Big Trees in the Wild!
4 Days, September 16th - 19th
For several years now Ramona has been talking about the big and wild trees of Prairie Creek State Park. Every chance she gets, she reads about the life that can be found high above the ground in the masses of the Sequoia Sempervirens, or coastal redwoods; and each time a tour travels up Highway 101 she wants to spend time walking through the trees. So this is the trip for those of you who want to spend some time out walking in the trees; and looking up into the heights for the mysteries captured there.
•Travel along the Avenue of the Giants with a local guide and historian
•Walk through the ancient groves in Prairie Creek State Park, Redwood National and State Parks, Humboldt State Park
•Visit Arcata’s unique urban marsh teeming with waterfowl
•7 meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
•Door to door transportation
•Transportation on SuperCoach III
•1200/1400 Gold Passport Points
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Day 1
Carey Transportation brings you to the Sports Leisure office to meet the SuperCoach III and your fellow adventurers. Your journey north begins with a stop in Santa Rosa at the Luther Burbank House and Gardens for a tour of this horticulturist’s workshop. After lunch continue north to Garberville, where your hotel is nestled within the mighty Sequoias, the giant trees that seem to live forever. Dinner is included tonight at the historic Benbow Inn.
- BW Humboldt House Inn
- Lunch and dinner are included this day
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Day 2
The Avenue of Giants weaves it way north for 33 miles through some of the grandest groves of redwoods and other trees in California. Local guide and historian Ray Hillman will be along to share the stories of the people who helped preserved these trees, and perhaps tell a tall tale or two. Spend the day wandering among these giants, stopping at the visitors center to learn about Charles Kellogg, the naturalist known as the “bird singer,” and some of the other wonders of the redwood forest. At the end of the day, arrive in Eureka.
- Eureka Red Lion – 2 nights
- Breakfast and lunch are included this day
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Day 3
Continue north today along Highway 101, winding in and out of both state and national park lands creating a patchwork of old growth forests along the coastline. Learn the stories of these preserved groves, why some are state, others federal, and the names behind the conservation efforts. Pause in Prairie Creek State Park for a walk through the ancient Sequoias, Sitka Spruces and Western Hemlocks. Return to Arcata in the late afternoon, visiting the unique urban marsh and waterfowl habit that has been a model for other cities to replicate. A dinner with your fellow adventurers tops off a day in the out-of-doors as you share your stories of travel and wonder.
- Breakfast and dinner are included this day
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Day 4
Your travels home today bring you through the area of Clear Lake, stopping in Upper Lake for lunch. One last stop at a Sports Leisure favorite Granzella’s means we are getting close to Sacramento, arriving at the office in early evening.
- Breakfast and lunch are included this day
“The Rock” Featuring a cruise to Alcatraz
The sights and sounds of Alcatraz come alive during your visit to “The Rock.” Cross over the Bay Bridge and travel along the Embarcadero to the Fisherman’s Wharf for lunch at one of the area’s oldest restaurants, Scoma’s where you will have a choice on site from a limited menu, including the fresh catch of the day. Our cruise departs for Alcatraz midafternoon with time on the island for exploring on your own with the included audio tour. Return to Sacramento following your visit.
A Port, A President, and The Pageant of the Masters
Featuring The Laguna Pageant of the Masters.
Alaska’s Denali National Park and the Kenai Peninsula
Featurng Alaska’s finest resorts and The Alaska Railroad.
4 Days · 7 Meals
Your trip includes all accommodations, airfare from Sacramento*, all listed activities and the services of a Sports Leisure Tour Director
*If applicable. Not traveling from Sacramento? Not a problem, just give us a call.
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