We stopped at the Eternal Tree House for a lunch break.
The Welcome Bear
A fascinating history lies behind the Eternal Tree House. The one-time giant of nature has endured for over 2500 years. The main portion of the tree was felled in the early 1900's by loggers and became shakes, fence rails and railway ties for the new railway to Eureka. The remaining stump contained a huge cavern caused by fire centuries ago and had been used first by Indians and later trappers, hunters, travelers and their livestock for shelter.
In the 1910's, Harry McLeod, an expert wood splitter hewed out the interior with an ax and adze. The 20-foot room was refined in 1950 and a gift shop was started in it. The walls still bear the marks of the work.
Max has a knack for jazzing up every picture with a different expression or crazy pose.
All the cousins together. What fun!
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