And a little of Headwaters Forest Reserve, with a banana slug to boot! A fun few days! t.co/OiXxFd6Mw…

A little bit of Redwoods National Parkโ€ฆ t.co/PbSicXaMK…

A little Oregon coastโ€ฆ t.co/FvFlH4eZD…

Unfortunately the coast is confusing and we got #lostneededdirections several times! -J t.co/EGBzadTJe…

Spent a little time on the Oregon coast yesterday before meeting some friends for dinner. -J t.co/nOvvcc77Y…

And of courseโ€ฆ #Lostneededdirections t.co/ydw1XGyxp…

We also fit in a quick stop at Steens Mountain. -J t.co/mk0kEgK7p…

A great little walk around Newberry Volcanic National Monument. Scott had a nice little visit with a resident ground squirrel. -J t.co/4ZO868D6W…

Ladies and gentlemen: I present to you the world famous BUCKAROO HALL OF FAME t.co/XsrB2lSgs…

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(random kid for scale) t.co/SOoz05ZVM…

When I think of Winnemucca, Nevadaโ€ฆI definitely think โ€œGateway to the Pacific Northwest.โ€

And the worldโ€™s largest piece of driftwood, originally marking the start of the Winnemucca-to-the-Sea Highway, affirms my intuition ๐Ÿ˜‚ -S t.co/9vOWFJxqn…

Bumpass Hell

Todayโ€™s highlight was our hike to Bumpass Hell in Lassen Volcanic National Park, my favorite name in the parks system. -S t.co/28hkIqhPn…

The highlight of yesterday was setting up camp in Lassen Volcanic National Parkโ€ฆand then just hanging out next to Summit Lake all afternoon. A blanket, some chairs, shade and a breeze, beer and snacks, occasional wading, and a couple short walks. Thatโ€™s it.

It was magnificent. t.co/aM9wWrCp0…

It has been very hot here the last few days (ironically hotter than Phoenix). So our last stop of the day was to cool off in a Lava Beds NM cave. -J t.co/JSWwJun1T…

We were able to do the tour at the Tule Lake Segregation Center. This was Jenโ€™s 10th of the 10 Japanese War Relocation Centers and sheโ€™s now finished that quest (Scott finished a few years ago). Such a sad but important part of our history to know. -J t.co/5aHqMxrVr…

We spent a few great days hanging out with @publiclandlvr and Mr. PLL. Even had a chance to cool off with some kayaking in Whiskytown Lake! We are definitely looking forward to our next visit with them! -J t.co/ImylSAxHV…

๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป #LostNeededDirections t.co/2mG41D6FK…

Today was about my other uncle and aunt, who live in nearby San Francisco.

They still run races every weekend, and last year my uncle won a national running award for his age group (80-84) for his half marathon time. ๐Ÿ˜ณ

Next up: the incomparable @publiclandlvr and fam. -S t.co/yYVZLM8mM…

The first several days of this trip are all about re-connecting with others.

Day one was all about my pal @HubbardJeff and his better half, @mexcelentegirl.

Yesterday was about my aunt & uncle in Palo Alto, who brought me on my first big road trip and also love the outdoors. t.co/eAsvSmcUc…