Klamath, CA (3/23 & 24/2020)

My move from Piercy to Klamath, about 140 miles, was really quite enjoyable.   Weather was nice and, with very little traffic, the hills and curves through the redwood forests were actually fun to drive.  The only concern was where the huge trees were growing right at the edge of the highway.  No big deal, as long as I wasn't meeting a semi truck at the time.

Klamath is in, or right next to, the Yurok Reservation.  I was told the museum in town has a wealth of Indian history and artifacts, but it was closed (along with most everything else).  Luckily, the campground was still open, and it was a very nice one located along the Klamath River about a mile from the ocean.  Apparently, the bear is the symbol of the Yurok tribe as there are bear statues in several places around town, including one near the campground.  The moss growing on trees was an indicator of their typical weather.

A scenic drive along the cliffs overlooking the Pacific ends where the river meets the ocean.

One interesting feature of the coastal drive is a World War II radar installation disguised as farm buildings.

It's easy to see where the river water spreads out before mixing with the ocean water.

The mouth of the river is a popular spot for harbor seals to "haul out" and rest between long periods in the sea.  There were a few seals swimming upriver, as well.

There are still plenty of redwood groves around, and some of the "attractions" that focus on them.  Using Paul Bunyan and his blue ox seems wrong, since I think they were actually in Minnesota.

Sunsets were pretty tame while I was in Klamath, but still worth going out for.