Walker Road is a narrow dirt road in Jedediah Smith State Park. We walk on the road because dogs are not allowed on trails here. No matter. This road is for the most part, unused, except for the first 500 yards or so, where there is a trailhead.
It’s all silence. Feeling ant-like among the trees.
These Coastal Redwoods are some of the worlds tallest trees. They grow from seeds the size of a tomato seed yet can weigh 500 tons and stand taller than the Statue of Liberty. They can live 2000 years and average 500-700 years old. Other Redwoods live to be over 3000 years old.
It gets one thinking. Contemplating life.
Perspective is good to keep in mind.
We are here such a short time. Our dogs and cats…so much shorter. We think that we have accomplished so much, but what is it compared to a Redwood tree, standing quietly in the forest for centuries, sending out good energy? We think we own the earth. We can be so silly.
Note to self:
My time here is tiny.
Enjoy it.
Love.
Be kind.
Wandering Spirit 
My brother-in-law took me to Jedidiah Smith a few years ago. Like you, I was humbled by the sheer size and massiveness of the redwoods and also the energy that seems to emanate from them, timeless and inclusive, connecting us to all that is.
Hi Marcia. Yes you put it so perfectly. That is exactly what I meant. Exactly.