PART 7.2: 2011 American Road Trip – Mendocino, Highway 1, Highway 101

Be sure to read Part 1 for a trip overview.

Travel Dates: 4/21/11 – 4/22/11

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Highway 1 meets up with Highway 101 at Leggett.
It winds through redwoods until Eureka where it returns to the coast.
At Crescent City, 101 and 199 intersect.
227mi

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A friendly wave from the locals at Westport.

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Westport CA

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Getting dark as the road gets narrower.


Fast Tube by Casper

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This was unfortunately closed. Its a large redwood tree you can drive under.

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It was late and I was exhausted. After driving all over town trying to find a pet-friendly hotel, I found an Econolodge for $68 in Crescent City.

PART 8: Crescent City CA, Crater Lake National Park, US 199

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