At the heart of one of Europe’s most magnificent coastlines its unique rock formations have, for millions of years, stood as a natural rampart against the unbridled ferocity of Atlantic storms. It is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption. Giant’s Causeway is located in County Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland, about three miles northeast of the town of Bushmills. The tops of the columns form stepping stones that lead from the cliff foot and disappear under the sea. Most of the columns are hexagonal, although there are also some with four, five, seven, and eight sides. The tallest are about 39 ft high.
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Trees of Mystery is an 8/10th of a mile hike through Sequoia Sempervirens with and optional 1 mile wilderness trail and Gondola Skytrail into the tree tops and viewing deck. This family-oriented roadside attraction can be seen for miles due to the towering, 49-ft. tall statue of lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his shorter 35-ft. companion statue of a blue ox named Babe. The trail, museum, gift shop, restaurant and motel are perfect for family or group travelers. The trail is open and maintained year-round. It is Located in the heart of the Redwood Empire between Redwood National and State Parks, you’ll find a wealth of possibilities nearby, including deep sea fishing, jet boating on the Klamath River and the dramatic beauty of the Pacific Coastline.
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