Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Today’s adventures took a detour for the better. I really wanted to see some redwoods, so I headed to Muir Woods. But apparently, so did everyone else. Way too many people! A bride and her monstrous party made it really hard for the rest of us to enjoy the natural setting. 

I never even found a parking spot. As I circled the lot like a buzzard, a park ranger let me in on an inside scoop. He said to head over to Armstrong Redwoods Natural Reserve, not far away, but much more accessible and free of tourists. 

When I arrived, I quickly found a parking spot and headed to a nearby trail. The redwoods were just as abundant and tall as in Muir Woods, but the silence was golden! This well kept secret provided the perfect opportunity for a stroll among giants, just not many people. 

The tallest trees were all cleverly named. As I read my guide, learning about the history of this reserve and the generosity of its namesake family, I discovered the following logical puzzle. Can you figure out which tree is the tallest and what order they appear on the trail map?

Colonel Armstrong: This tree is somewhere to the left of the tallest tree.
Parson Jones: This tree is not at one of the ends.
Icicle: This tree is three trees away from the tallest tree (2 between).
Burbank: This tree is next to the tallest tree.
Lizzie Armstrong: This tree is in the middle.
For the crossword puzzle answer, what is the order of the tallest tree? (i.e. first, second, third…)
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For the crossword puzzle answer, in what position does the tallest tree live? (i.e. first, second…)

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