The Petrified Forest of Calistoga

[TallPauls]

The Petrified Forest of Calistoga, CA


Yesterday, I rode two up with my daughter Elizabeth to eat lunch in Calistoga (http://www.ci.calistoga.ca.us/), possibly meet Andy (BanjoBoy at BMWST) for the first time, go to The Petrified Forest of Calistoga (http://www.petrifiedforest.org/), and ride back to Red Bluff (http://www.redbluffchamberofcommerce.com/).


336 Miles
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CA State Route 20 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_State_Route_20) – The back seat picture taking is courtesy of my daughter Elizabeth.
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There were a lot of bikes on the road.
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Good thing I wasn’t speeding… You never know who might be around the next bend.
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[TallPauls]

There are a few interesting people in Calistoga (http://www.calistogavisitors.com/shopping.php).
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Lunch in Calistoga (http://www.calistogavisitors.com/dining-lunch.php).
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While I was in Calistoga, I called Andy (BanjoBoy) to see if I could meet him. He gave me his address, entered it into my gps, and off we went heading for Santa Rosa. It only took 20 minutes to get to Andy’s house. I want to thank Andy and Jan for such a warm welcome!
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After visiting, we started for home – Porter Creek Road/Petrified Forest Road
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The Petrified Forest (http://www.petrifiedforest.org/admission.html)
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My daughter Elizabeth
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History of The Petrified Forest (http://www.petrifiedforest.org/history.html)
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I’m Paul
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[TallPauls]

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Hello!
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A couple of old photographs in the visitor center
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These pictures were taken on the way home just as we turned onto Hwy 128. The giant chair was next to a barn. Notice the baby chair under it.
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I hope you liked my ride report!
Paul Smith

[kbasa]

:clap

:thumb

[john1691]

Is the forest petrified due to the loggers who are near by, or what does it have to be so afraid of? :scratch

[kreinke]

Nice ride report! Looks like your passenger enjoyed it too!

[goboyboat]

Nothing like spending sometime with your daughter and your bike .my daughter is now married and expecting my first grandchild when she was in college I would vist her on my bike and off we we head to expore the blueridge Pkwy Thanks for sharring your trip and excuse me its the grey goose

[Visian]

oh lordy, i LOVE ca128!... especially the part out by lake berryessa. :burnout

thanks for the report, paul.

ian