There were two ways back to the 101. The first was the way we came—a trip through Anderson Valley. Since we had “been there; done that,” I chose the northern route—which would take us straight through the Jackson Demonstration Forest. Although Chamberlain Falls was still two hours too far in my opinion, I looked for trailheads that were along the way.
After packing up the car, I re-entered our cabin to discover that my canine companion was not particularly impressed with the diner service. Evidently the wait for coffee was just too long.
After packing up the car, I re-entered our cabin to discover that my canine companion was not particularly impressed with the diner service. Evidently the wait for coffee was just too long.
Leaving at our 10am check-out time, we headed north and then east, into the forest.
Although it was not Chamberlain Falls, we stopped at Chamberlain Creek Conservation Camp. It was only a mile and half of trail, but my feet were happy to tread the forest floor again.
Although it was not Chamberlain Falls, we stopped at Chamberlain Creek Conservation Camp. It was only a mile and half of trail, but my feet were happy to tread the forest floor again.
Being beneath the green canopy, walking across the a blanket of redwood leaves is were I feel most at home. While the sea is exciting, dramatic, and I love it as well, here is where I feel truly embraced by Mother Nature.
We spent an hour in the woods, climbing up the trail, looking through the trees, and then walking down slowly, taking in every moment of the forest life.
I didn’t see any more trailheads easily accessible, but I had had my fix. The ocean and the mountains; the bluffs and the forests: these are what I need to recharge. These places fuel my soul. Grateful for the few days of escape, I was also thankful for a job that brings me to locations like this, just on the edge of Nature’s realm, where I can easily cross the border and leave civilization entirely.
On the road home, I pulled over for one more view. I had to return to society, go to work, make money, pay my bills, and do all those human things needed to survive. But here was my reminder: that Nature’s got a whole lot more places for Tucker and me to explore, experience, and enjoy. There is no doubt: we’ll be back as soon as possible. It’s a big world and we’re going to walk as much as of it as we can within our lifetime.
On the road home, I pulled over for one more view. I had to return to society, go to work, make money, pay my bills, and do all those human things needed to survive. But here was my reminder: that Nature’s got a whole lot more places for Tucker and me to explore, experience, and enjoy. There is no doubt: we’ll be back as soon as possible. It’s a big world and we’re going to walk as much as of it as we can within our lifetime.
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