Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park — Attraction in Florence

Trees of Mystery is a roadside attraction located in Klamath, California, on U.S. Route 101, not far from the California/Oregon border. It is a popular tourist destination, known for its giant redwood trees, Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues, and its variety of attractions.

Here are some interesting facts about Trees of Mystery:

The park was founded in 1946 by John Detweiler, who was inspired by the beauty of the redwoods. The park's name comes from the many unusual tree formations found on the property, including the Cathedral Tree, the Brotherhood Tree, the Candelabra Tree, and the Elephant Tree. The park's Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues are the largest in the world. They are 50 feet tall and 30 feet wide, respectively. Trees of Mystery offers a variety of attractions, including hiking trails, a museum, a gift shop, and a variety of shows and exhibits. The park is open year-round, but the best time to visit is during the spring or fall, when the weather is mild. Redwood trees are the tallest and oldest living organisms on Earth. They can grow up to 300 feet tall and live for over 2,000 years. Redwood trees are found only along the Pacific Coast of North America, from southern Oregon to northern California.

Redwood trees are important for the environment. They provide habitat for many different species of plants and animals, and they help to clean the air and water. Redwood trees are also a popular tourist destination, and they help to support the local economy.

If you are looking for a unique and unforgettable experience, I recommend visiting Trees of Mystery. It is a great place to learn about redwood trees and to enjoy the beauty of the Pacific Coast.

Here are some additional tips for planning your visit to Trees of Mystery:

The park is open from 9am to 5pm, 7 days a week. There is a $20 admission fee for adults, $15 for seniors, and $10 for children ages 6-12. Children under 5 are free. The park offers a variety of hiking trails, ranging from easy to challenging. The museum at Trees of Mystery has exhibits on the history of the redwoods, the local Native American tribes, and the park's attractions. The park also has a gift shop, a restaurant, and a variety of shows and exhibits. I hope you enjoy your visit to...

We spent Christmas at this campground so my review is based on a winter stay. I live on the Oregon coast so I'm familiar with the weather... We had booked a Yurt site with RV hookups...we planned to stay in the RV and guests in the Yurt. First problem...despite the reservation stating hookups we on the site they were not. So we scrambled to find another site that had them. Internet access via cell is really bad here so the online reservation process was hopeless. Luckily the park staff we really helpful and accommodating so we got settled. Then the rain started...not unusual for the coast but our site became a lake. So we moved onto the Yurt site and figured we would boondock it. Except we did need limited power and water...so I plugged into a 15A outlet...which ended being the entire amount for the whole Yurt!! We took water from a nearby site using a Y adapter. The Ranger told us to take all this down but after showing him the reservation listing, that clearly stated RV hookups were present, he graciously let it slide. Then more rain. Our Yurt site became a lake. Unusable. The firepit was surrounded by 3 inches of water. Then we got robbed...twice. Lost our cooler the first night, propane the next. Apparently this campground is a high theft site...my bad... there are signs that say lock up your valuables...but it's Christmas!! What low life robs you Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?? The staff was awesome...both the volunteer hosts and the Rangers. The went above and beyond for everyone who was at the campground. Bathrooms were generally clean, hot water in the showers. Twice there was very little TP but hey... it's camping. If I came back I would stay away from H loop unless you have a sandrail or motorbike. From early in the morning until well after dark loud engines constantly broke the silence. They call it "Hell" loop for a reason. Lots of amenities... playground for the kids, nice lake with beach, swim platforms, boat launch and dock. Would be awesome in the summer!! So live and learn right?? Chain everything up at night and avoid...

We chose to stay in State Parks mainly because of the quiet hours being 'strictly enforced' as it states on their advertisements, brochures, and handouts.

The first night we were there, there was a noisy group across the street being pretty loud until 12:30. We were lucky to find a ranger that night as he was driving by and the group overheard us talking to him and they quieted down. The next night there was a different group being loud until 1:00 AM. I walked over and politely asked them to quiet down. They didn't.

The next night there was a different group being loud, occupying three sites next to us. Both my husband and I walked over to ask them to be quiet and they didn't.

The next night it was quiet as those people had all left.

Then the last night, there was a different group nearby that kept us up until well after 1:00 AM.

I did leave multiple complaints, but it does nothing for you in the moment when you just want to go to sleep. The whole experience pretty much ruined our time spent in the area as we were sleep deprived and frustrated that nothing was being done and that WE were the ones who had to 'strictly enforce' the quiet hours.

We were also told different things from different people we left complaints with: one guy told me there was only one ranger on at night and gave me a number to reach him. When I called the number it went right to voicemail. Another girl told me that there was a ranger who walked around on foot at night to regulate the quiet time. And yet another person told me that noone was there and the last ranger went home at 1:30 AM.

Bottom line is it's false advertising to say that the quiet hours are 'strictly enforced', when they are not enforced at all. Not to mention the dirty looks and awkward interactions that followed with said neighbors the day after we asked then to quiet down OURSELVES,...