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We made our way home today. First, Caleb and I went down to the beach for low tide. We saw lots of sea stars, anemones, crabs, etc. Beautiful!

Our Airbnb hostess left a gift card to a local coffee shop, so we stopped on our way out, and we got to see the harbor too.

We decided to dip back into California and then head up through Roseburg, Medford, etc. Unfortunately, they are doing a lot of construction, so it added an hour to our trip. A positive about that...we were able to stop in Eugene to eat at Texas Roadhouse, which was a stop Caleb really wanted to make. He even bought us our linner (dinner and lunch combined).

Well, it was a great trip! We took our last picture on the disposable camera when we got home. Can't wait to see them!

My top 3 stops:
1. Natural Bridges
2. Fern Canyon
3. Tall Trees
And the fact that Caleb wanted to hang out with us. I loved watching him play on the beach, and loved chatting with him. I will cherish these moments.

Cory's favorite things:
1. Hanging out with Caleb on his birthday
2. All the excursions we went on

Caleb's favorite things:
I’ll give you an in depth response because you went in depth to research this trip and make it happen.

Number 1 Jerry's rouge boat tour: This was my favorite activity for many reasons. From the moment it began with the harbor seals basking in the sun which immediately made it more engaging and our tour guide and captain James and his dry sense of humor. He took us along the river and we got to see some truly unique scenery and wildlife. The main thing that put this in number one is how James told the story of the river and the many lives along its bank. From horrific massacres to stories of love, it made the river come alive and it felt like its own world, and in a way it is. I want to one day make the multi day trip down its rapids and have my own adventure on its rapids.

Number 2 Fern Canyon: This place was very cool. Starting with the adventurous drive along the gravel road with its many potholes and stream crossings, then exploring the canyon, attempting to navigate the challenges the trail presented surrounded by the beautiful scenery. As well as when we tried to follow the creek to the ocean, we ended up discovering a hidden trail and seeing wildlife, plants and geography we never intended to see. And when we finally reached the sea and stood against the waves I had fun “Land Surfing” and resisting their pull into the sea. This hike engaged my mind and body in a fun way. Overall it was a magical safari that I think was good for everyone, except poor Peebo.

Number 3 The Tall Trees hike: The scale of the redwoods is beyond anything ive ever seen, they are massive ancient giants tucked away in a hidden valley. The book we listened to helped me appreciate the redwoods beyond just size and age. Hearing about the stories of the people who dedicated their lives in search of the ultimate tree and pushed ever deeper into the forest along with the ecosystems in and around the trees and their place in the forest made them seem more like their own worlds built in their branches.

Overall the trip was amazing and showed me many new things and was a great way to end my 19th year. Thank you mom ❤️Read more