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Redwoods Camping Adventure - DayTwo

Tuesday morning started off with of course, coffee :), and breakfast burritos.  

Breakfast Burritos
Tortillas
Sausage
Eggs
Hash brown potatoes
Seasonings - Chopped onions, salt, pepper, tabasco
Shredded cheese

Fry the sausage.  Add in the potatoes.  Cook the eggs in a separate skillet.  Add together.  Put a helping in a burrito.  Top with cheese and serve.

Then we checked out the visitor center which was very neat.  A guide took us on a tour through the forest right across the road from the center.

It is very difficult to explain or describe the redwood forests.  They are just simply - amazing!  If you have never seen them or had the opportunity to meander through the woods...put it on your bucket list.


After our hike, we went to a few other groves to see more amazing trees.  Then we headed to Eureka.  We first had a late lunch at a Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives stop - called Cafe Nooner. 

Then we did a little self-tour of Fort Humboldt.  This was a fort that was built to keep peace between the settlers and the Indians there in Eureka on the bay.  An interesting fact was Ulysses S. Grant was a captain there for awhile until he got homesick and went home to farm.

After the fort tour, we stopped by the Carson House.  Mr. Carson was a lumber guy who made a lot of money. :)  This was his home and it is now a private club.  It is the most photographed Victorian home in America.


Summer wanted her photo taken at the pink house!  She asked if she could go in and I said someone lives there.  Then she wanted to knock on the door.  Ha!


Then we went to Clam County Beach.  Just a simple beach with just a few dog walkers.  I am not a beach/water lover but I have to say I very much enjoyed our time there!  
In fact, while the girls were playing, I actually fell asleep on the blanket there on the beach.  It was awesome until a little puppy came up and attacked me jumping on me and woke me up!  Ha!

It was just so nice.  The girls loved playing in the water and sand.  It was just perfect. :)


When we got back to the campsite, I made another foil pack dinner.

Seafood Foil Pack Dinner

Potato/veggie medley (Frozen variety - I used roasted red potatoes with veggies-asparagus, carrots)
Fish filet (I used tilapia but you can use most any kind)
Small pre-cooked shrimp
Seasonings (I used McCormick California Style Garlic Pepper with red bell and black pepper)

Spray the foil square with cooking spray.  Put the veggies and potatoes on the bottom.  Season the filet and place on top of veggies.  Put a handful of shrimp on top.  If you want, put in a lemon slice or two.  

For dessert, we did campfire cones.  You can fill them with a variety of ingredients.  This is what we did.   (I didn't get a photo of ours so this is what it looks like.)


Campfire Cones

Sugar waffle cones
Sliced strawberries
Chocolate chips
Mini marshmallows

Fill your cone and wrap in heavy duty foil.  Put on hot coals and then enjoy!

Feel free to change up to your favorite ingredients.
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