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
A Small Town Christmas
If you enjoy wonderful dining and nostalgic Christmas experiences then this is the trip for you! Discover the lights of Christmas tree lane at night, an old fashioned community parade where everyone comes out to watch, and small towns that have Main Streets decorated for Santa. And did we mention dining… at several of the Valley’s best restaurants? And there will be time for picking up a few unique gifts too in the shops along the main streets of the valley’s finest communities.
All Around California by Rail
Explore the Golden State by scenic rail adventure! Featuring four trips by train including a stretch of the Coast Starlight route by private railcar, SuperCoach III follows you throughout the tour so no need to worry about getting your luggage on or off the train! Limited to 32 passengers.
An Evening with Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers is a force of nature – one of the hardest working celebrities in the world. She has enjoyed an illustrious career spanning more than four decades in the entertainment industry and beyond, and as her recent accomplishments reveal, she’s as robust and hardworking as ever. Joan is an internationally renowned comedienne, Emmy Award-winning television talk-show host, Tony Award-nominated actress, bestselling author, playwright, screenwriter, film director, columnist, lecturer, syndicated radio host, and red-carpet fashion laureate. Above all things, however, Joan is a proud mother and grandmother.
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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