Andy and I have passed this place on our travels but never stopped. When I saw we were going to be close, we just had to go and we are so glad we did.
Someone told us that it was a “tourist trap” but I don’t think it is. We learned so much more about the Redwoods and the area. Plus the sights..oh my!
“Trees of Mystery is a park and tourist attraction along U.S. Route 101 (US 101) near the coastal town of Klamath, California. It features interpretive trails through Giant Redwoods and a number of unusual tree formations, many of which can be seen from its Trail of Mysterious Trees. Its Trail of Tall Tales displays some 50 chainsaw sculptures and carvings illustrating stories of legendary logger Paul Bunyan and his crew.
Trees of Mystery is best known for its 49-foot statue of Paul Bunyan and 35-foot statue of Bunyan's companion Babe the Blue Ox, which are visible from US 101. Constructed largely of wooden beams, chicken wire and stucco, the current Babe was built in 1950 and the current Bunyan in 1961. The original Bunyan was built in 1946, but was destroyed by rain that winter. In late 2007, the half-ton, 9-foot-wide (2.7 m) head of Babe fell to the ground as the result of rain damage; it has since been replaced.”
Good information can be found here:
https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2040
Paul Bunyan and Babe greeted us:
Trees of Mystery Map – we did it all except the Wilderness Trail. There was a sign that said “Experienced hikers only” and we are not! LOL!
There was so many different trees in this grove. Most were labeled. Check out the roots:
Part of the Upside Down Tree:
Over 3000 years ago.. Amazing:
The Redwood Canopy Trail – I just had to do:
I felt like Robinson Crusoe:
It was so cool being up there:
The Cathedral Tree:
And up we went on the Sky Trail Cable Car:
We met a very interesting couple from Scotland who were visiting the west coast. It was fun to talk with them.
The view from the top:
The Towering Inferno tree – very interesting story:
Look closely at the horizontal tree – there are 5 trees growing vertically from it!
This trail told the story of Paul Bunyan’s life in chainsaw carvings – I only included a few here:
Look at that detail:
Paul’s girlfriend:
Bigfoot – LOL:
What an interesting place and I recommend spending a few hours here just strolling thru the woods. At the end of the trail is an incredible museum of Native American Items. Nice!
The beach on our way back home:
Our day did not end here. We continued our adventures in Part 2.
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