Reno, Yosemite, and the Redwoods

julie j · 07-22-2009, 11:51 PM

Day 6 Thursday – Yosemite, CA to Redwoods, CA (441 Miles)
We left early this morning trying to beat the middle of the day heat. We both have had enough warmth and are looking forward to a nice ocean breeze. We took Hwy 29 straight to I-5 and then I-5 North to Redding. From there we took Hwy 299 and headed for the coast. This was another epic road and overall a great day.

Day 7 Friday – Redwoods, CA – Crescent City, CA (250 Miles)
Today we goofed off in the Redwoods before making our way to Crescent City were we stayed at a nice hotel right on the beach.

Day 8 Saturday – Crescent, CA to Lacey, WA (444 Miles)
Unfortunately we had to start heading home today. We took Hwy 199 into Grants Pass and then onto I-5. We really had no plans of making it all the way home today but as I started seeing signs that home was only 200 miles away I thought I could do it. I had to stop less then 100 miles from home because I completely hit a wall. I started to think about all the areas I still needed to ride through and knew I was just too tired. We stopped in Lacey and got a hotel. I was a little disappointed but knew that I was doing the safe thing.

Day 9 Sunday – Lacey, WA to Lynnwood, WA
Today was a really short day. Left the hotel and were home within an hour and half. It was my first time touring but definitely will not be my last. We are already planning where to go next!

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07-22-2009, 11:51 PM	#2
julie j WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lynnwood, WA Moto: F650GS & XT250 Posts: 666	Day 6 Thursday – Yosemite, CA to Redwoods, CA (441 Miles) We left early this morning trying to beat the middle of the day heat. We both have had enough warmth and are looking forward to a nice ocean breeze. We took Hwy 29 straight to I-5 and then I-5 North to Redding. From there we took Hwy 299 and headed for the coast. This was another epic road and overall a great day. Day 7 Friday – Redwoods, CA – Crescent City, CA (250 Miles) Today we goofed off in the Redwoods before making our way to Crescent City were we stayed at a nice hotel right on the beach. Day 8 Saturday – Crescent, CA to Lacey, WA (444 Miles) Unfortunately we had to start heading home today. We took Hwy 199 into Grants Pass and then onto I-5. We really had no plans of making it all the way home today but as I started seeing signs that home was only 200 miles away I thought I could do it. I had to stop less then 100 miles from home because I completely hit a wall. I started to think about all the areas I still needed to ride through and knew I was just too tired. We stopped in Lacey and got a hotel. I was a little disappointed but knew that I was doing the safe thing. Day 9 Sunday – Lacey, WA to Lynnwood, WA Today was a really short day. Left the hotel and were home within an hour and half. It was my first time touring but definitely will not be my last. We are already planning where to go next!