Day 5: Sea Lions, Redwoods and Bears (Oh My!)

"Must Go Faster"

Unfortunately, Prehistoric Gardens was opened yet when I arrived. By "arrived" I mean "pulled over to the side of road when I saw the big T-Rex next to the highway." I didn't want to wait almost two hours for it to open, but there were a couple dinosaurs visible from the parking lot. Maybe next time.

Ocean World

Another day, another aquarium attraction. Have I mentioned I have a thing for aquariums? Ocean World falls more on the cheesy side of things, but it was an entertaining way to spend 45 minutes. An entertaining harbor seal/sea lion show (Who knew harbor seals could do impressions?), I got to pick up a starfish and pet a shark.

There were also numerous resin statues of various sea creatures and pirates throughout Ocean World. Orcas, rays and sharks, plus Captain Morgan and a very slutty pirate. Tacky for sure. But in a good way. On a side note, I think The Slutty Pirate would be a good name for a bar.

No Fatties

Trees of Mystery is is a cheesy way to get up and close to the California Redwoods. You're greeted by a giant Paul Bunyan outside, with his trusty Babe beside him. Paul talks to passers by, his voice booming out across the parking lot. "Yes, you can touch my boot." Followed by "Oh yeah, that's the spot." So somebody's job is to talk for Paul Bunyan and converse with tourists. I chose my career poorly. Anyway, the tour involves a trekking up a trail to see various nicknamed Redwoods. Not a tough hike, but there should be a sign that says "No Old Fatties."

The admission to Trees of Mystery also includes a ride on the Sky Trail. Which is absolutely terrifying. But breathtaking views. Plus at the top I got a great cell signal strength so could post some pics to FB. The sky ride at the Fair can suck it. 

You Brought Your Baby... On a Jetboat 

There are certain things that if you do them, your children should be taken from you immediately. One of those things is taking a baby on a 2 hour Jetboat tour of the Klamuth River. Thankfully the crying bouts were few and short lived. Didn't distract from enjoying gorgeous scenery at all. You know what is cute as hell? A baby black bear playing in the river then scampering up a tree when it gets scared by a jetboat. Know what's fun? Doing a 360 degree turn in a jetboat.

And yes, that's a cow. A wild cow. Descended from a group of dairy cows that escaped from a dairy that was destroyed by a flood in 1964.