My final post on the San Francisco area covers our day trip to Muir Woods National Monument. Located half an hour outside the city, the area was slated to be flooded as part of a dam project. It was saved in 1908 when congressman William Kent, who owned the land, donated it to the American government. The park was named after naturalist John Muir, who founded the Sierra Club and helped establish the National Park system.
Today, thanks to Kent's generosity, the beautiful Coast Redwoods in Muir Woods grow to 250 feet tall, and many range between 400 and 800 years old. The oldest is believed to be 1200 years old.
This monument is a place of peace and beauty, and I'll let the photos speak for themselves.
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| Three generations visit Muir Woods |
27 comments:
So peaceful and beautiful! 3 generations all have LONG legs!!
Beth, We visited Muir Woods often when lived outside of SF. They really are amazing. One of my favorite photos of my daughter and husband was taken at the bridge. Beautiful photos! Bonnie
I loved visited Muir Woods as a child and loved reading about your visit. And that last picture is SO cool!
Beautiful. It's been many years since I've been there and would love to go back.
Lovely nature photos!
Gorgeous photos, Beth! Exactly what I needed on this dreary, autumn day. :)
We went there years ago. It's amazing. Thanks for the reminders... your photos are marvelous. What a cute pic of three generations!
Gorgeous photos!!!! I love Muir Woods and have been on many a field trip with all my kids classes over the years ;) Love the picture of the three generations-the redwood trees always make me think of history and all the generations that have enjoyed them;)
San Fran is on my list!! Beautiful, I can imagine it must have been overwhelming to be there in person among all the huge trees.
I miss cali so much.
And now that winter is approaching on cape cod I miss it even more.
The cold and I do not get along.
beautiful place to explore.
Wow, such a huce and fascinating woods, the scene is peacefull too!
all the three generations are beautifull too!
Alas, the last time I was in San Francisco I was attending conference session while my husband was wandering through the parks... Oh, guess it just means I need to go back!
Extraordinary photos of an extraordinary natural treasure, along with three extraordinary generations of women enjoying all of it! I must return and do the same, and not 'pass through' as I did my one and only time there!
I love Muir Woods! Just a peaceful place. Great pictures, including the 3-generations one! Thanks so much.
Absolutely beautiful pictures, had to stop and just stare at some of them! Thanks for sharing such a beautiful adventure with us!
Oh my those trees are amazing! Kind of majestic, in a way.
What a beautiful scenery Beth! I can see a relation between those trees and the three generations in the last picture!
I loved seeing your cathedral-like images of the Muir Woods, a sacred place I visited about 8 years ago. My only mistake then---I hugged a tree, and somehow got poison ivy!
This national park is beautiful, so much nature :D
Cheers
CCU
Those are such beautiful pictures and the plays is so peaceful and serene.
Love the three generation picture!
Beth, beautiful photography, just amazing and I love your three generation picture so much - all of you three ladies look so happy and wonderful!
Sorry, meant of course "place" :))
these look really beautiful!! Love yours shots!!
Your photos are just gorgeous, Beth. We just came back from the west coast and visited Muir Woods…loved it! I think I have a photo of me in that same tree! Hated the ride there though…those very steep, windy roads…oh my!!
Beautiful photos!! I visited Muir Woods as a child and will always remember it.
I love the redwoods! They are so awe-inspiring! Great photo of the three generations! <3
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