Sometimes you have to stop and just stand in awe at the things that mother nature makes.  I went camping a few weeks ago in Big Basin Redwoods State Park in California, and this is what we get to see!

Big Basin

My son and I propped my camera on a post and ran over to take a picture.  It was a chilly morning, but since there was parking I was able to pull my truck over and snap this picture!

Big Basin

I took my camera and snapped this picture of the top of the tree...   So if you think of both pictures at the same time, you can see how tall and HUGE the trees are.

There are only a few patches of forest out this way that are considered "old growth" forests...  The survived the logging that occurred when the west was built up.

If you are ever in the area, it is well worth the trip!

-Chris Alston

 

Chris Alston

CEO- Team Leader

Keller Williams Realty, Cupertino

20230 Stevens Creek Blvd, Suite E

Cupertino, CA 95014

408-850-6955

408-850-6956 fax

calston@kw.com

www.kw.com

 

 

Find me on:

Photobucket Photobucket Photobucket  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
This post has been included in California Real Estate News Santa Cruz County, CA Real Estate News Big Basin, CA Real Estate News
Post is included in group: Be The Best In Your Field
Post is included in group: Keller Williams Active Rain Bloggers
Post is included in group: Photos
Post is included in group: Realtors®
Post is included in group: WeBlog Anything (almost)!

26 Comments on Photblog Saturday - Old Growth Redwoods - Big Basin Redwoods State Park

20 Most Recent Comments Displayed Show All

SEP
10
2011
395,200 Points 1 Featured Post Called Shot Master

Chris, funny how when it rains it pours.  It's been reminder after reminder this week about those beauties.  I have to make a point and get out there to see them up close and be in awe.  Wow!  
7:51pm • #7
332,423 Points 6 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Nice pictures Chris.  I too was going to mention Calaveras Big Trees state park, but Meryl beat me to it.  We do have some beautiful scenery here in Ca.
8:31pm • #8
228,003 Points Called Shot Master

I remember as a child seeing the redwoods and being incredible struck by their size.   Somewhere there is a picture of me standing in the trunk of one as well.
8:48pm • #9
1,241,121 Points 158 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Good evening, Chris. Redwoods are one of nature's awesome spectacles...
9:19pm • #10
1,029,226 Points 238 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Chris- I've never seen the Redwoods in person but it is something I do want to see.  Awe-inspiring. 
10:15pm • #11
564,533 Points 10 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Chris ~ what awesome photos!  I love what Mother Nature does and how beautiful it truly is.
11:02pm • #12
122,054 Points

These are incredible. I'm in awe at the size of them. Any idea of how old these trees are?
11:23pm • #13
SEP
11
2011
201,115 Points Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Chris~ That is one Mammoth tree! Zoikes!
12:00am • #14
776,058 Points 96 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Amazing pictures Chris! This is something your son will one day look back on and remember.
1:13am • #15
524,476 Points 46 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Chris, we have old, old photos of my family seeing this park and these venerable trees.  Your son will never forget this.  I hope they are around when its time for him to take his children to see them.
8:47am • #16
1,441,191 Points 26 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Thanks for sharing your experience and your photographs.

I hope you are having an outstanding weekend.

"September 11th has been designated as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. Americans across the country will come together to honor the victims of 9/11 and to reaffirm the strength of our nation with acts of service and charity." - Barack Obama

 Life is good!

Kentlands photograph by Roy Kelley.
9:12am • #17
601,229 Points 36 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router Attended Rain Camp

Chris, wow what great shots and those trees....another Wow! We have two Sequoia Redwood trees in our front yard that I cannot put my arms around. How proud we are to have these ancient beings standing guard for us. They are massive and beautiful! Thanks for bringing these friends of yours for us to see!
9:47am • #18
477,249 Points 10 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

We definitely need to stand in awe of the beauty which so often surrounds us. Great pictures Chris.

Cal
10:53am • #19
584,963 Points 46 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Chris,  That is one incredible tree.  So glad you and your son take these opportunities to get out and enjoy mother nature and each other.  I have yet to make it out to see the bid Redwoods but I have got to put it on my bucket list. 
3:20pm • #20
SEP
12
2011
447,561 Points 57 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Stacey - We did!!! :)
7:13pm • #21
447,561 Points 57 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Laura - I just posted some more!!! :)  Check 'em out!

http://activerain.com/blogsview/2502417/more-pictures-from-big-basin-redwoods-state-park
7:14pm • #22
447,561 Points 57 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Sharon - I bet!!!!  So crazy big!
7:15pm • #23
447,561 Points 57 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Myrl - That picture is HUGE!!! Wow!!!! :)
7:16pm • #24
447,561 Points 57 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Fred - I did!!!
7:17pm • #25
SEP
13
2011
317,758 Points 18 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

OOooooo!  Thanks Chris!
11:45am • #26

20 Most Recent Comments Displayed Show All


What does the graphic say?
Leave a response…

(optional)
Spam Prevention:
 
Chris Ambassador_large

Chris Alston (Silicon Valley, California)

Cupertino, CA

More about me…

Chris Alston (Keller Williams Realty, Cupertino California)

Address: 20230 Stevens Creek Blvd. , Suite E, Cupertino, CA, 95014

Office Phone: (408) 850-6955

Cell Phone: (408) 921-4711

Email Me

Helping Real Estate Professionals learn new ideas and thought to help them in their business... At the same time, comments from our community help me in my classroom setting.


Listings

Links

Archives

RSS 2.0 Feed for this blog