Lady Bird Johnson Grove

5/12/22  Next we take the loop around the Lady Bird Johnson Grove trail. Bigger trees and even more jaw dropping views.
IMG_8677 After Trillium Falls, we searched the map for another short hike to try. We ended up deciding on the trail through the Lady Bird Johnson Grove.
After Trillium Falls, we searched the map for another short hike to try. We ended up deciding on the trail through the Lady Bird Johnson Grove.
IMG_8685 This grove is even more impressive than the one around Trillium Falls. It's hard to even get these trees framed in a photo.
This grove is even more impressive than the one around Trillium Falls. It's hard to even get these trees framed in a photo.
IMG_8690 A vertical video is one way to do it.
A vertical video is one way to do it.
IMG_8688 Dad checking out the memorial plaque where Lady Johnson gave her speech.
Dad checking out the memorial plaque where Lady Johnson gave her speech.
IMG_8691 Trying to capture an entire tree with a vertical panorama shot.
Trying to capture an entire tree with a vertical panorama shot.
IMG_8697 Coastal Redwoods can survive even if their core is entirely burnt out.
Coastal Redwoods can survive even if their core is entirely burnt out.
IMG_8700 It's hard to believe that this was one of the later National Parks established. It took years of fighting before finally becoming a NP in 1968. It's even harder...
It's hard to believe that this was one of the later National Parks established. It took years of fighting before finally becoming a NP in 1968. It's even harder…
IMG_8702 A great spot to get some sense of the scale of these trees.
A great spot to get some sense of the scale of these trees.
Barry provides some scale to the scene as he stands between the trees. Dad's photo of me in the same spot.
Dad's photo of me in the same spot.
IMG_8706 Looking up through the canopy. There's been a steady drizzle or light rain most of the hike. It seems like it's that way almost year round in this area. Though...
Looking up through the canopy. There's been a steady drizzle or light rain most of the hike. It seems like it's that way almost year round in this area. Though…
IMG_8708 Heading back over the bridge to the parking lot. We still may have time for one more quick hike today.
Heading back over the bridge to the parking lot. We still may have time for one more quick hike today.