San Francisco

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 fi