395 from Reno to Susanville and 44 from Susanville to Redding are really nice scenic drives through national forests. The roads meander up and down and this way and that way through beautiful forested and open areas. Along the way I spotted picturesque views of lakes and marshy areas.
I listened to radio DJ’s talk about events going on around Redding and the unusual weather. With that cheery radio voice the pop radio DJ announced the record temperatures. “And today, Redding will be experiencing a record high of 102 degrees. Stay cool out there!”
So naturally I only got out of the car to get gas.
The next leg of my trip, along 299, from Redding to Arcata took me to a great little town called Weaverville. Although it was hot I really needed a walking break from sitting in the car for so many miles. I stopped at a park and stuck my feet in the nice cool stream sheltered by large deciduous trees. I didn’t care what kind of trees they were since the only thing important at that moment was the cool air.
Both Humboldt and Mendocino counties seem to be very eco-friendly. The tiny town of Weaverville has what seems to be a very popular health food store. I picked up a copy of the ECONEWS there and discovered the Northcoast Environmental Center (NEC).
After about an hour of walking and cooling off I drove on to Arcata.
