Moving to Brookings...need help, info!!!!

[mdvaden]

Originally Posted by Circus08

There are lots of outdoor activities, go down into No. Cal and walk through redwoods, or hike beach trails, or go tide pooling. Kids love all of these! We have six, and I homeschool so we spend alot of time outdoors enjoying nature.

That's half of what I do when I go to Brookings - the redwoods.

Ever read The Wild Trees about the researchers who climb the tallest? And who found the largest redwoods in Jedediah Smith Redwoods?

I found the Grove of Titans mentioned in the book, just a few weeks ago, and was back to get photos about a week ago.

My own links typically get culled here if I post a hyperlink, but if you Google: M. D. Vaden Grove of Titans

You should be able to find my page on my hunt for the Grove of Titans like Lost Monarch. Also found another called Del Norte Titan.

Between those redwoods and Harris Beach State Park, I keep entertained. Now I'm finally getting a feel for where to eat at Brookings. It was fun trying a pizza at that new place which Zola's renovated down by the harbor. And then the Hungry Clam (think that's right) almost next door is a favorite. One of the best prime rib steaks I've ever had was at Smuggler's Cove.

The image below is the biggest: location secret. But it shows the nature of what Brookings area entertainment is going to include...

[furyu]

Originally Posted by mdvaden

Between those redwoods and Harris Beach State Park, I keep entertained. Now I'm finally getting a feel for where to eat at Brookings. It was fun trying a pizza at that new place which Zola's renovated down by the harbor. And then the Hungry Clam (think that's right) almost next door is a favorite. One of the best prime rib steaks I've ever had was at Smuggler's Cove.

I couldn't agree more! There is so much natural beauty to this area, it never gets boring. I can walk outside my door any time of day or night and find something to marvel at.

However, the dining experience leaves much to be desired. I agree that the Hungry Clam is pretty good, but the ambience leaves much to be desired. Smuggler's Cove, too, does 'okay' overall (I'm a pesco-vegetarian so can't speak to the goodness of the prime rib, which I used to love eating!) but the service is spotty, as is the food on occasion.

I've discovered the best restaurant of all is my very own kitchen and dining room!

Now, excuse me while I go hunt for that 'secret' redwood of yours!