Hey guys! Love that you were as concerned as we were for the man in the car accident. Just to clarify, police were there, we had passed them before the wreck (not on camera). Thats why we were confused at the man still being in the car, because police were already on scene waving people through. We suspect he was getting things out of his car, not that he was still in the car from when it crashed. If no one was around we definitely would have stopped to help.
Now you can understand why a lot of Americans are not world travellers...there are too many incredible sights right here at home. Enjoy your time in the USA. God Bless America!
Agreed. I emigrated from the UK in 1981, and don't even have a passport anymore. There's a lifetime of exploring to do in the States. Now I call the redwoods home.
26:22 I'm not an overly emotional man but this whole segment with you brought some tears to my eyes and I don't know why. I think part of it was just the sense of wonder on your face.
The fact that you brought your family all the way from New Zealand to appreciate our country is epic. Something many spoiled people living here have yet to really appreciate. So for that, you and your family Sam are legend. And i pronounce you all officially patriots.
You're so right... I've been to a lot of states here, but it's mostly been for a family reunion or some event, not so much for a real vacation to visit places like this. I was planning to go out of the country next year, but after seeing this, I think I may find somewhere in the US to visit instead. There is so much to explore, and to see this family visit places that I have yet to see, makes me appreciate what's right in front of me. Just awesome... I'm loving this series and have become inspired!! 💕
@@JesusRolls I said something similar a while ago. Something along the lines of, Just going by the comments, I have to say that you've officially been adopted. Honorary Americans. Lol
@@BalokLives I worked with a girl whose husband was a logger. Apparently they just drool over getting a chance to cut down a big one. So hard for me to hold my tongue. This was in the 90s but I don't know if it is much different. Most of the best redwood lumber and burls were sent to Asian markets. Something about destroying those trees and then not even meant for an American market... In the olden days there were mills everywhere so that loss of jobs was still a sore spot when I was there. The logic was they are a crop, like corn. You plant more and harvest again. So just outside the parks are basically tree farms. Rows of small trees that get harvested in a hundred years or so. (note the truck going by). There is very little undergrowth and no signs of animal life. Dad asked about the age, the big ones are 800 to 2000 years old.
@@georgemetz7277 Yeah, it bothers me too. My sister lives in WA. state on Whidbey. She told me that all along the roads are what appear to be deep forest, and if you walk through them you get about 20-30 feet and it's all clearcut back there. But it's hard for me to be too critical because of how deep our need for wood goes. It's strange but most new houses are built with some wood studs, but the majority of them are aluminum. The wood is MORE valuable!
The Sequoias in Yosemite are actually bigger around and by volume more massive but the Redwoods are taller and a bit older. Redwoods and Sequoias are cousins. They actually are mostly fireproof and require fire to open their pinecones and let out their seeds.
When I was a kid we spent a lot of time camping in sequoia national forest, 60’s and 70’s. I’ve been in love with trees ever since, thus I now live in Puget sound area.
Yeah, in my limited experience I found Sequoias to be way more overwhelming in terms of making one feel small than Redwoods. I think partly because the height is harder to appreciate.
Smokey the Bear is the mascot for preventing forest fires. Smokey was a real bear cub saved from a forest fire in New Mexico and then they created an ad campaign using him 😊
And his slogan is and always has been "Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires" Smokey was a big deal on TV in California when I was growing up there in the 60's. He helped teach many children to respect the forest and be fire safe. This video was so cool. Im headed there in June and can not wait! Thank You!
@@ldirk58601 According to Wikipedia, he actually had a completely different slogan for the first 3 years, from 1944 to 1947: "Smokey Says - Care Will Prevent 9 out of 10 Forest Fires." Then, it was what most of us remember, "Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires," from 1947 to 2001, when it was updated to "Only You Can Prevent Wildfires" (because of outbreaks in non-forest areas, like grasslands), and it's been that since.
It honestly brought tears to my eyes to watch you experience the Redwoods for the first time. I first saw them nearly 60 years ago, and I've spent time working in and around Sequoias, but they never get old, they are a source of awe and wonder. To answer one of your questions, the "Coast Redwood" and the "Giant Sequoia" are two closely related species - Sequoia Sempervirens and Sequoia Gigantea . The Coast Redwoods grow to be the tallest, while the Sequoias are more massive for their height. Thus, a Coast Redwood is listed as the tallest known tree on earth, while a Giant Sequoia is listed as the most massive (by total volume) tree on earth.
The worst thing about these videos is the wait in between each one, thank you for showing us your beautiful family these videos are amazing I appreciate the love you guys show for our country
i love when people overtake just to get one car length ahead to all of a sudden be stopped by traffic, construstion , a train or anything else that will hold up traffic....whos the moron now lol
32 years, born a Californian, It has NEVER gotten old seeing these views, and I've seen them all multiple times before. Most beautiful place on the planet
The 1st shot of Denzel walking on the tree, we were there not long after it fell all those years ago. It was a very emotional moment, EVERY person, man, woman and child that approached started speaking in hushed tones. It's wonderful seeing your family enjoy my State.
Although I was born and grew up in the northeast of the US, I lived for over a decade in California, and both of our children were born there. The natural beauty is just breathtaking: the sequoias, the redwoods, the mountains and deserts, the ocean life and all its habitats, the central Valley with its agriculture, etc. Such a special place. It really warms my heart to see your family discovering so much beauty.
The memories Atlanta and Denzie will cherish forever. When they are parents the stories they can share with their own kids will be priceless. I'm so happy that you are able to do this for them. I remember the places I went as a child. Just amazing and it's something you never forget. I'm so glad you enjoyed our beautiful country. Now I can't wait until you travel your own country and share it with the rest of the world!
And I just had a happy thought. I pictured your kids with their spouses and your grandchildren retracing the route you're taking right now, telling them about their adventure & journey, when they were their age. And so on and so on.
The Redwoods and the Sequoias are awe inspiring. Nothing like them anywhere. Truly beautiful. You have to see them in person to truly appreciate them. While closely related, Redwoods and Sequoias are two different trees. No, the camera definitely does not do them justice.
I love the looks on your faces when you finally made it to the real big trees. You look absolutely gobsmacked. I've never seen them in person but I've grown up reading about them and seeing pictures so i'm kind of used to them. Seeing your reactions to them and to other sites around the country makes me so happy! And it makes me extremely glad that our forefathers had the foresight to protect places like this.
You always talk about how beautiful the U.S. is. I have never been, but from everything I have read about New Zealand, it is considered one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
I love this channel, but especially love seeing you guys experience this country and appreciate things that some Americans take for granted or don't even recognize.
I can feel the heat and smell the trees. I grew up in CA. The Sequoia is the largest tree in the world in volume while the Redwood can be taller. Up to 300 ft. They grow in different habitats, too.
Beehives and cows? You made it to the land of MILK & HONEY!!! 🐝🐝🐄🐄 There's a Redwood grove that my Nana used to frequent with her father; she requested we spread her ashes in it after she passes. I've never been, so the first time I go will be for that. It's truly magical looking.
Dumb question probably...but is 'land of milk and honey' a phrase? Or a concept, or euphemism or something? Or it's literally where milk and honey come from? lol
@@ct6852 It’s originally from the Bible, referring to Israel as The Promised Land, “a land flowing with milk and honey”. As a modern day phrase it means a place where living is easy and resources are abundant. 🙃 No such thing as a dumb question.
The beauty and diversity of California is mind-blowing. The Coastal Redwoods are not even the largest, there are bigger stands of Redwoods throughout the state, the General Sherman being the most famous. There are fallen giants so large that you can drive cars through the trunks as a tourist attraction. So glad you got to see some of the sacred trees of California.
I grew up in Eureka, and I still am awestruck by our coastal redwoods. The spot you went to is actually where my class (I’m a teacher) went on a field trip a few weeks ago. The really big tree with the burls near the stump that looks like a giant chair is named Dave. :) I’m so glad you got to come visit here - there’s truly nowhere else like it on earth.
Top of my bucket list is to hug a redwood tree. Not sure when, or how, that will happen, so thank you for letting me experience this miracle of nature! We feel so privileged to live here, and it's beyond heartwarming to see you all appreciate our amazing country. Safe travels!❤❤💜 💜
I've grown up in the Pacific NW and spent plenty of time in the Olympic National Park and I still get giddy and childlike around the big trees. They are primeval monsters. I totally feel your excitement.
I know you're already aware of this, but I have to give you praise for it anyway...your kids are getting the best experience of lifetime core memories, and they will never forget these family adventures. Way to go family!
I love that you guys got to go on this trip. I started watching in 2020 after a 2 week stint in the ICU due to pneumonia and malnutrition. I flatlined 3 times on the way to the hospital and then had to learn to walk again. You guys encouraged me to keep fighting. Things are still touch and go, due to cancer, but I am trying. Thank you so much.
“The redwoods, once seen, leave a mark or create a vision that stays with you always. No one has ever successfully painted or photographed a redwood tree. The feeling they produce is not transferable. From them comes silence and awe. It's not only their unbelievable stature, nor the color which seems to shift and vary under your eyes, no, they are not like any trees we know, they are ambassadors from another time.” - American Author John Steinbeck
Great video and beautifully filmed and edited. The Redwoods are beautiful. I am pleased you have been able to enjoy and experience this part of the country. Thank you for sharing. Cheers.
We use to do that when I was younger. I would tag along with my cousin that surfed at Zuma in the morning and drive to Mountain High to ski by the afternoon.
The first time anyone sees the giant sequoias it always leaves them speechless... 👍🏻 So glad your entire family got to experience this wonderful place. 🌲
I saw them for the first time when I was eight and I just started to cry. My dad asked why I was crying and I could only say “I don’t know!” Of course, I know now I was just overwhelmed by their sheer size and beauty and didn’t have the words to express it but I still get a little choked up when I see them.
The Redwoods are stunning! Your videos have captured such beauty and I am enjoying each one. Thank you for taking us along on your journey! God bless you all!!
The California Redwoods are indeed impressive. But if you really want your mind blown, next time visit Sequoia National Park. While not as tall, the absolute girth of some sequoias makes the Redwoods look like twigs.
That's the truth. I grew up about 30 minutes away from Sequoia National Park and have since moved to the central coast. I regret only going to the park a few times. I wish I took more advantage of it when I was closer
@@tywilson3689i disagree. been to sequoia national park and national forest plenty times, and so many trees there blow me away just as much as the general Sherman.
It's making me smile to see the kids climbing on the tree stumps. I remember enjoying doing that on vacation when I was their age in the 80s. Basically, the whole video is every other Summer vacation for me growing up in Southern California, since we often just piled into the station wagon and drove north. This is bringing back a lot of memories.
So happy for you guys! I'm a Florida man and I spent a year in the Big Sur area in the redwood forest when I was in my early 20s. It's a truly spectacular one of a kind place that you never forget seeing if you're fortunate enough to visit. You're right Sam, no camera can do it justice. It's one of the most incredible places I've ever been. This makes me want to go back! Cheers, can't wait for the next one!
I am SO glad you got to see the Giants! I lived in a 31 ft Airstream trailer on 5 private acres in the redwoods above Santa Cruz for 3 yrs. The trees are magical. I swear they talk. During winter storms they sway and creak... God garden for sure.
I remember watching a documentary many years ago about the giant Sequioa trees. There is a reason why they are only found in Northern California and Souther Oregon. Trees normally get their water from the root system of the tree, but the giants need a lot of water to survive and the area where they grow does not get a lot of water. What that area does have is plenty of is, FOG. Fog is water vapor, and the trees get the majority of its water from the fog.
Love that you all were able to see these stunning redwoods. I’m excited to share that my family is currently in New Zealand visiting our daughter who is studying abroad this semester. It’s so beautiful here!
Sequoia trees actually need fire to reproduce. Their seed pods need high heat to crack open and allow the seeds to sprout. The trees have lived through many a forest fire. Sequoias are a redwood, but redwoods are not sequoias. Redwood refers to red-wooded conifers/pines. The tree they walked through with the burned middle was likely struck by lightning. These trees can burn on through on the inside while the outside stays firm when struck by lightning.
So happy your family is enjoying this beautiful country. The Avenue of The Giants holds a special place in my heart. My late husband and I took a trip from our home in LA one November to see those magnificent trees. Walking through that forest was simply magical. One of my favorite memories of our 28 year marriage. I think your family is very special. Enjoy your stay.
And you guys walking thu that forest is exactly why we're trying to save these old massive trees so you and future people can enjoy and learn about this beauty that exists.
@@RobertMJohnson Because they are in national and state parks, yes. A lot of logging goes on that area outside of the national and state parks. I take it you're from some redneck state? Or a Trump worshipper?
I know you’re back home, but what an adventure you have taken us on. Even though we live in America, most of us don’t travel that far. We wish we could.
Sam, Nadine...I'm jealous. I'm a born and raised and well traveled Texan, and I'm also a father. And honestly, most Americans don't get to experience the things you and your children are getting to experience on these journeys - that's not an exaggeration, that's a reality. That being said, this time together and these memories being shared with your kids are EVERYTHING, and I'm so thankful you're not only getting to receive those things as parents (because that's the greatest gift anyone could ever receive), but you're also sharing that with the world and demonstrating the qualities and characteristics of loving parents in such a genuine way. We need more "family" in this world, and I'm very thankful y'all are setting the example that you are. So thank you. And I can't wait to see more!
I'm assuming you figured it out sometime during your trip, but sequoias and redwoods are the same family of tree, but slightly different. Redwoods, such as the ones you saw here are known as the tallest trees and tend to be closer to the coasts, with a lot more greenery and ferns and all that. While Sequoias are known as the largest trees since they have much larger trunks. Those ones tend to be in dryer and usually more mountainous areas. Additionally there are also bristlecone pines around the Americas that are known to be the oldest trees. They are far smaller and are usually only fairly high in mountains, but are also quite cool to see, since to how slow they grow, they are usually extremely twisted and almost knot like from all the wind
Oh wow, those trees are massive. I love exploring nature and looking at trees in general, someday I'll have to visit this beautiful place. Thank you Sam, Nadine, Atlanta and Denzel for showing all of us your adventures, can't wait to see more.
Hey Kiwi Family: 1st time commenter but long time viewer. The part of seeing the big trees not only took my breath away but gave me tears with all of your narrations & comments. You are all such a " Royal Family " with all of your love and Humbleness towards each other and how you admire our country. We have been such a " hurried people " here that we forget to slow down like you do. You are in my eyes New Zealand's best travel Ambassadors to The USA and if I could grant all of you Dual Citizenship to our Country I would. We need more people like you in The World Good on Ya...
When I was a kid Smokey's full quote was "Remember... only YOU can prevent forest fires!" but the turn of the Century brought us "Only you can prevent wildfires" Fires are actually a vital part of redwoods life cycle; it helps the cones open to release the seeds.
There's a lot more to it than just that. Old forests can't support wildlife. The mulch from the leaves falling for decades is filled with mold and bacteria. Small animals leave because there's no food for them which causes larger predators to leave also. Fires are often started naturally by lightning. The old forest burns off and is soon replaced with new growth renewing the life giving qualities of new forest land. We should let naturally started fires burn provided no residential areas are threatened. It's a function of nature. God programmed nature very well. We should let it do what it's supposed to.
Im just glad you guys are having a great time! Thats the beauty of a road trip w family...even with the little mistakes or when things go wrong its still so special!
What you captured in this video is just stunning. It brought me to tears. You are doing such a great job with editing your footage. What wonderful memories of an amazing family trip!❤
Welcome to my home… I think we take it for granted sometimes, but it’s nice to see it through your fresh eyes. We are very lucky to live here. I hope you have wonderful memories of your journey through the USA.
Hey guys! Love that you were as concerned as we were for the man in the car accident. Just to clarify, police were there, we had passed them before the wreck (not on camera). Thats why we were confused at the man still being in the car, because police were already on scene waving people through. We suspect he was getting things out of his car, not that he was still in the car from when it crashed. If no one was around we definitely would have stopped to help.
@@yournewzealandfamily I know you definitely would've. 😁👍❤️
I just want to say man you've seen more of America than the average American. Glad you enjoyed the RV trip!
I've been with ya'll since the "Kiwi Kicker" and this is By Far the most entertaining adventure yet! Thanks again for visiting us!
Are u sure that wasn't the dude that flipped yall off? Knocked him on his side with that girthy Sunseeker rig?😜
I love the Redwoods. Just stunning. I very much enjoyed watching you experience them. Well done!
Now you can understand why a lot of Americans are not world travellers...there are too many incredible sights right here at home. Enjoy your time in the USA. God Bless America!
Agreed. I emigrated from the UK in 1981, and don't even have a passport anymore. There's a lifetime of exploring to do in the States. Now I call the redwoods home.
26:22 I'm not an overly emotional man but this whole segment with you brought some tears to my eyes and I don't know why. I think part of it was just the sense of wonder on your face.
As Americans we forget how lucky we are thank you for reminding us about all of the beauty of our country. Hope you have the trip of your life
The fact that you brought your family all the way from New Zealand to appreciate our country is epic. Something many spoiled people living here have yet to really appreciate. So for that, you and your family Sam are legend. And i pronounce you all officially patriots.
You're so right... I've been to a lot of states here, but it's mostly been for a family reunion or some event, not so much for a real vacation to visit places like this. I was planning to go out of the country next year, but after seeing this, I think I may find somewhere in the US to visit instead. There is so much to explore, and to see this family visit places that I have yet to see, makes me appreciate what's right in front of me. Just awesome... I'm loving this series and have become inspired!! 💕
@@JesusRolls I said something similar a while ago. Something along the lines of, Just going by the comments, I have to say that you've officially been adopted. Honorary Americans. Lol
I was waiting for this one. The trees are a true source of pride for us Californians. Super happy you saw them❤🎉
Pride for all but the tree cutting industry.
I can see why they are a source of pride; they are stunning.
Agreed! And Smokey too! ❤
@@BalokLives I worked with a girl whose husband was a logger. Apparently they just drool over getting a chance to cut down a big one. So hard for me to hold my tongue. This was in the 90s but I don't know if it is much different. Most of the best redwood lumber and burls were sent to Asian markets. Something about destroying those trees and then not even meant for an American market...
In the olden days there were mills everywhere so that loss of jobs was still a sore spot when I was there. The logic was they are a crop, like corn. You plant more and harvest again.
So just outside the parks are basically tree farms. Rows of small trees that get harvested in a hundred years or so. (note the truck going by).
There is very little undergrowth and no signs of animal life.
Dad asked about the age, the big ones are 800 to 2000 years old.
@@georgemetz7277 Yeah, it bothers me too. My sister lives in WA. state on Whidbey. She told me that all along the roads are what appear to be deep forest, and if you walk through them you get about 20-30 feet and it's all clearcut back there.
But it's hard for me to be too critical because of how deep our need for wood goes. It's strange but most new houses are built with some wood studs, but the majority of them are aluminum. The wood is MORE valuable!
The Sequoias in Yosemite are actually bigger around and by volume more massive but the Redwoods are taller and a bit older. Redwoods and Sequoias are cousins. They actually are mostly fireproof and require fire to open their pinecones and let out their seeds.
When I was a kid we spent a lot of time camping in sequoia national forest, 60’s and 70’s. I’ve been in love with trees ever since, thus I now live in Puget sound area.
The one in Yosemite has a fallen redwood that you could drive a Volkswagen beetle through.
Yeah, in my limited experience I found Sequoias to be way more overwhelming in terms of making one feel small than Redwoods. I think partly because the height is harder to appreciate.
The sequoias in sequoia Park are the biggest in the world not yosemite.
yeah I think they would've been in more awe had they gone to see the sequoias
Smokey the Bear is the mascot for preventing forest fires. Smokey was a real bear cub saved from a forest fire in New Mexico and then they created an ad campaign using him 😊
And his slogan is and always has been "Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires" Smokey was a big deal on TV in California when I was growing up there in the 60's. He helped teach many children to respect the forest and be fire safe. This video was so cool. Im headed there in June and can not wait! Thank You!
exactly im sam's age but grew up near boston
@@ldirk58601 According to Wikipedia, he actually had a completely different slogan for the first 3 years, from 1944 to 1947: "Smokey Says - Care Will Prevent 9 out of 10 Forest Fires." Then, it was what most of us remember, "Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires," from 1947 to 2001, when it was updated to "Only You Can Prevent Wildfires" (because of outbreaks in non-forest areas, like grasslands), and it's been that since.
remember Mr. Yuck 😂 Poison control Safety
@@ldirk58601Smokey was poplar all over USA. I love what he stands for! Also happy his image has not changed.😊
It honestly brought tears to my eyes to watch you experience the Redwoods for the first time.
I first saw them nearly 60 years ago, and I've spent time working in and around Sequoias, but they never get old,
they are a source of awe and wonder.
To answer one of your questions, the "Coast Redwood" and the "Giant Sequoia" are two closely related species -
Sequoia Sempervirens and Sequoia Gigantea .
The Coast Redwoods grow to be the tallest, while the Sequoias are more massive for their height.
Thus, a Coast Redwood is listed as the tallest known tree on earth, while a Giant Sequoia is listed as the most massive (by total volume) tree on earth.
Sam, I hope you know how wonderfully blessed you are to have such an amazing family.
Starts with great parents!!
The worst thing about these videos is the wait in between each one, thank you for showing us your beautiful family these videos are amazing I appreciate the love you guys show for our country
I for one will never get tired of you saying how beautiful it all is.
MAKES ME PROUD!!
The guy that overtook you while holding up his finger was just trying to tell you that you're number one.😁
i love when people overtake just to get one car length ahead to all of a sudden be stopped by traffic, construstion , a train or anything else that will hold up traffic....whos the moron now lol
32 years, born a Californian, It has NEVER gotten old seeing these views, and I've seen them all multiple times before. Most beautiful place on the planet
The 1st shot of Denzel walking on the tree, we were there not long after it fell all those years ago. It was a very emotional moment, EVERY person, man, woman and child that approached started speaking in hushed tones. It's wonderful seeing your family enjoy my State.
That little avenue of the Giants cutscene y'all did was chill inducing brought a tear to my eye!!
Although I was born and grew up in the northeast of the US, I lived for over a decade in California, and both of our children were born there. The natural beauty is just breathtaking: the sequoias, the redwoods, the mountains and deserts, the ocean life and all its habitats, the central Valley with its agriculture, etc. Such a special place. It really warms my heart to see your family discovering so much beauty.
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The memories Atlanta and Denzie will cherish forever. When they are parents the stories they can share with their own kids will be priceless. I'm so happy that you are able to do this for them. I remember the places I went as a child. Just amazing and it's something you never forget. I'm so glad you enjoyed our beautiful country. Now I can't wait until you travel your own country and share it with the rest of the world!
And I just had a happy thought. I pictured your kids with their spouses and your grandchildren retracing the route you're taking right now, telling them about their adventure & journey, when they were their age. And so on and so on.
As an American, I’m very happy to see the admiration your family has for the beauty of our country, that we sometimes take for granted.
The Redwoods and the Sequoias are awe inspiring. Nothing like them anywhere. Truly beautiful. You have to see them in person to truly appreciate them. While closely related, Redwoods and Sequoias are two different trees. No, the camera definitely does not do them justice.
I love y’all’s family! So much fun watching y’all’s reactions to how crazy different our country is! From mountains to deserts we’ve got it all!
I love the looks on your faces when you finally made it to the real big trees. You look absolutely gobsmacked. I've never seen them in person but I've grown up reading about them and seeing pictures so i'm kind of used to them. Seeing your reactions to them and to other sites around the country makes me so happy! And it makes me extremely glad that our forefathers had the foresight to protect places like this.
We love your dad soooooo much he’s the coolest and he isn’t even cringy I wish he was our dad too
God has blessed us with his beautiful creation. Think how beautiful it must be from above ❤
I love how humble the trees make you feel. You can smell the age of the forest when you walk through. ❤
You always talk about how beautiful the U.S. is. I have never been, but from everything I have read about New Zealand, it is considered one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
Same here
U do a awesome job of putting these gems together, for us to enjoy! Always fun to watch! Thank you!
Thank you so much, we are so glad you are enjoying the journey!
I love this channel, but especially love seeing you guys experience this country and appreciate things that some Americans take for granted or don't even recognize.
I can feel the heat and smell the trees. I grew up in CA. The Sequoia is the largest tree in the world in volume while the Redwood can be taller. Up to 300 ft. They grow in different habitats, too.
Beehives and cows? You made it to the land of MILK & HONEY!!! 🐝🐝🐄🐄
There's a Redwood grove that my Nana used to frequent with her father; she requested we spread her ashes in it after she passes. I've never been, so the first time I go will be for that. It's truly magical looking.
Good One !
That's pretty clever. Well done.
Dumb question probably...but is 'land of milk and honey' a phrase? Or a concept, or euphemism or something? Or it's literally where milk and honey come from? lol
@@ct6852 It’s originally from the Bible, referring to Israel as The Promised Land, “a land flowing with milk and honey”. As a modern day phrase it means a place where living is easy and resources are abundant. 🙃 No such thing as a dumb question.
@@TheRealSubourbonMermaid Oh I see. Thank you.
The beauty and diversity of California is mind-blowing. The Coastal Redwoods are not even the largest, there are bigger stands of Redwoods throughout the state, the General Sherman being the most famous. There are fallen giants so large that you can drive cars through the trunks as a tourist attraction. So glad you got to see some of the sacred trees of California.
General Sherman is a Sequoia. It's crazy how wide and tall it is. 🌲
It’s crazy how good this came out!
I LOVE THE AVENUE OF GIANTS. I have a fond memory of using a pullout, setting up my hammock, eating a hotdog and taking a nap in the giant trees.
I grew up in Eureka, and I still am awestruck by our coastal redwoods. The spot you went to is actually where my class (I’m a teacher) went on a field trip a few weeks ago. The really big tree with the burls near the stump that looks like a giant chair is named Dave. :) I’m so glad you got to come visit here - there’s truly nowhere else like it on earth.
Top of my bucket list is to hug a redwood tree. Not sure when, or how, that will happen, so thank you for letting me experience this miracle of nature! We feel so privileged to live here, and it's beyond heartwarming to see you all appreciate our amazing country. Safe travels!❤❤💜 💜
It is a truly amazing experience!
You guys are in my region, wow enjoy the sights guys. Glad you are enjoying your time. NZ are always welcome here. Kiwis are the nicest people ever
Having never seen them in person, I love what you captured! Truly beautiful and unforgettable ❤
I've grown up in the Pacific NW and spent plenty of time in the Olympic National Park and I still get giddy and childlike around the big trees. They are primeval monsters. I totally feel your excitement.
Good Evening beautiful family 🎉❤
I know you're already aware of this, but I have to give you praise for it anyway...your kids are getting the best experience of lifetime core memories, and they will never forget these family adventures. Way to go family!
I love you guys! I can't help but smile watching your videos.
Welcome to Endor, the forest scenes were filmed in California!
You guys are such beautiful awesome people! I have been a fan of your channel since the beginning. ❤
I love that you guys got to go on this trip. I started watching in 2020 after a 2 week stint in the ICU due to pneumonia and malnutrition. I flatlined 3 times on the way to the hospital and then had to learn to walk again. You guys encouraged me to keep fighting. Things are still touch and go, due to cancer, but I am trying. Thank you so much.
Love the massive trees. They are BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤
“The redwoods, once seen, leave a mark or create a vision that stays with you always. No one has ever successfully painted or photographed a redwood tree. The feeling they produce is not transferable. From them comes silence and awe. It's not only their unbelievable stature, nor the color which seems to shift and vary under your eyes, no, they are not like any trees we know, they are ambassadors from another time.”
- American Author John Steinbeck
Love seeing my country through your eyes!
KOA Campgrounds are among the best, I still remember them from the 60’s 🇺🇸💙
The one in Red Bluff is fairly new.
Glad you are enjoying your staycation with U.S.🇺🇸. Enjoy and have a safe trip.❤
Great video and beautifully filmed and edited. The Redwoods are beautiful. I am pleased you have been able to enjoy and experience this part of the country. Thank you for sharing. Cheers.
It will always blow my mind in California you can go from the ocean to the desert to the mountains to the forest LOL .
same in washington and oregon and canada
@@RobertMJohnson I was going to say the same thing! The PNW is my ideal place that why I moved here in 2008
We use to do that when I was younger. I would tag along with my cousin that surfed at Zuma in the morning and drive to Mountain High to ski by the afternoon.
That was beautifully done….the pretty music and trees part 😍.
I'm a 59 Year Old American and you guys are seeing more of our huge wonderful country than I have seen !!!!
Same!
I'm 71 and I've hardly been out of my state of Tennessee. Y'all have no idea how lucky you are to do all that you do.
Love you guys. Be safe and enjoy!
The first time anyone sees the giant sequoias it always leaves them speechless... 👍🏻
So glad your entire family got to experience this wonderful place. 🌲
I saw them for the first time when I was eight and I just started to cry. My dad asked why I was crying and I could only say “I don’t know!” Of course, I know now I was just overwhelmed by their sheer size and beauty and didn’t have the words to express it but I still get a little choked up when I see them.
these are not sequoias! they are the coastal redwoods! sequoias are down south in Yosemite and sequoia national park!
The Redwoods are stunning! Your videos have captured such beauty and I am enjoying each one. Thank you for taking us along on your journey! God bless you all!!
Thank you so much, we are so happy you are enjoying the journey!
The California Redwoods are indeed impressive. But if you really want your mind blown, next time visit Sequoia National Park. While not as tall, the absolute girth of some sequoias makes the Redwoods look like twigs.
That's the truth. I grew up about 30 minutes away from Sequoia National Park and have since moved to the central coast. I regret only going to the park a few times. I wish I took more advantage of it when I was closer
@@tywilson3689i disagree. been to sequoia national park and national forest plenty times, and so many trees there blow me away just as much as the general Sherman.
@@tywilson3689 Gen Sherman is in Sequoia National Park
It's making me smile to see the kids climbing on the tree stumps. I remember enjoying doing that on vacation when I was their age in the 80s. Basically, the whole video is every other Summer vacation for me growing up in Southern California, since we often just piled into the station wagon and drove north. This is bringing back a lot of memories.
I very much enjoyed this video.
So happy for you guys! I'm a Florida man and I spent a year in the Big Sur area in the redwood forest when I was in my early 20s. It's a truly spectacular one of a kind place that you never forget seeing if you're fortunate enough to visit. You're right Sam, no camera can do it justice. It's one of the most incredible places I've ever been. This makes me want to go back! Cheers, can't wait for the next one!
My husband and I spent as many anniversaries on the North Coast Redwoods as possible. The Redwoods are my happy place.
The serenity and wisdom that you feel when you're amongst the Giants is life altering.... The Sequoias are majestic
Your family adventures make me want an RV! I appreciate your footage and sharing . May God continue to bless you and your family!🤗🙏🏽✝️💜🕊
We love RVing too, it's such a great way to see the world!
I am SO glad you got to see the Giants! I lived in a 31 ft Airstream trailer on 5 private acres in the redwoods above Santa Cruz for 3 yrs. The trees are magical. I swear they talk. During winter storms they sway and creak... God garden for sure.
I remember watching a documentary many years ago about the giant Sequioa trees. There is a reason why they are only found in Northern California and Souther Oregon. Trees normally get their water from the root system of the tree, but the giants need a lot of water to survive and the area where they grow does not get a lot of water. What that area does have is plenty of is, FOG. Fog is water vapor, and the trees get the majority of its water from the fog.
Though the biggest Sequoias are in Southern California at Sequoia National Park
Avenue of the Giants has redwoods, not sequoias.
You got some really great shots and the memories you will hold onto for a lifetime from your trip.
My favorite part of California by far! 👍👍 So glad you guys made it there!!
Love that you all were able to see these stunning redwoods. I’m excited to share that my family is currently in New Zealand visiting our daughter who is studying abroad this semester. It’s so beautiful here!
Sequoia trees actually need fire to reproduce. Their seed pods need high heat to crack open and allow the seeds to sprout. The trees have lived through many a forest fire. Sequoias are a redwood, but redwoods are not sequoias. Redwood refers to red-wooded conifers/pines.
The tree they walked through with the burned middle was likely struck by lightning. These trees can burn on through on the inside while the outside stays firm when struck by lightning.
California truly is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. I was among those trees a long time ago. 🌲🌲🌲
The whole west coast really.
I’m so glad for your American adventures and that I get to go along with you! I hope you enjoyed yourselves.
So happy your family is enjoying this beautiful country. The Avenue of The Giants holds a special place in my heart. My late husband and I took a trip from our home in LA one November to see those magnificent trees. Walking through that forest was simply magical. One of my favorite memories of our 28 year marriage. I think your family is very special. Enjoy your stay.
LOVE vintage classic 1970s 80s music! ❤❤❤❤
I’m loving these videos with you guys over here. I’m so glad you guys are having such an amazing time.
And you guys walking thu that forest is exactly why we're trying to save these old massive trees so you and future people can enjoy and learn about this beauty that exists.
you say it like the trees are endangered. they are not endangered
@@RobertMJohnson Because they are in national and state parks, yes. A lot of logging goes on that area outside of the national and state parks. I take it you're from some redneck state? Or a Trump worshipper?
It doesn't sound like these trees need anything from us to "save them."
@@susanhighfield8284
Conservation is bipartisan. The purpose of the state and national parks is to preserve nature. That's what Barbara meant.
@@RobertMJohnson I read in the 1800's and 1900's almost all of the redwoods were cut down for logging. It seems only 5% remain.
I know you’re back home, but what an adventure you have taken us on. Even though we live in America, most of us don’t travel that far. We wish we could.
Magical 🥰 there's nothing like the Energy from the Giant Redwoods 💓
WOW. You capture it so beautifully with the camera and drone and music. So glad you got to experience that. And we can too, by extension.
Wow, that was amazing! Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Sam, Nadine...I'm jealous. I'm a born and raised and well traveled Texan, and I'm also a father. And honestly, most Americans don't get to experience the things you and your children are getting to experience on these journeys - that's not an exaggeration, that's a reality. That being said, this time together and these memories being shared with your kids are EVERYTHING, and I'm so thankful you're not only getting to receive those things as parents (because that's the greatest gift anyone could ever receive), but you're also sharing that with the world and demonstrating the qualities and characteristics of loving parents in such a genuine way. We need more "family" in this world, and I'm very thankful y'all are setting the example that you are. So thank you. And I can't wait to see more!
I remember feeling so serene while walking among those beautiful giants.
Ive always wanted to drive through there and see the giant redwoods. This was a great video to watch
I'm assuming you figured it out sometime during your trip, but sequoias and redwoods are the same family of tree, but slightly different.
Redwoods, such as the ones you saw here are known as the tallest trees and tend to be closer to the coasts, with a lot more greenery and ferns and all that. While Sequoias are known as the largest trees since they have much larger trunks. Those ones tend to be in dryer and usually more mountainous areas.
Additionally there are also bristlecone pines around the Americas that are known to be the oldest trees. They are far smaller and are usually only fairly high in mountains, but are also quite cool to see, since to how slow they grow, they are usually extremely twisted and almost knot like from all the wind
Oh wow, those trees are massive. I love exploring nature and looking at trees in general, someday I'll have to visit this beautiful place. Thank you Sam, Nadine, Atlanta and Denzel for showing all of us your adventures, can't wait to see more.
It's amazing to see this Kiwi Kicker and his family explore the USA in an RV!
I remember your old channel.
Congratulations!
So cool!
Did you hear the announcement last weekend that he's going to revive it?
I do too! Football’s hardest hits 😂
Good times! I knew this would be good when it kicked off with a great tune! 🫶🏼
Hey Kiwi Family: 1st time commenter but long time viewer. The part of seeing the big trees not only took my breath away but gave me tears with all of your narrations & comments. You are all such a " Royal Family " with all of your love and Humbleness towards each other and how you admire our country. We have been such a " hurried people " here that we forget to slow down like you do. You are in my eyes New Zealand's best travel Ambassadors to The USA and if I could grant all of you Dual Citizenship to our Country I would. We need more people like you in The World Good on Ya...
Wow what a beautiful comment to read - thankyou! And we are so glad you are enjoying the journey!
When I was a kid Smokey's full quote was "Remember... only YOU can prevent forest fires!" but the turn of the Century brought us "Only you can prevent wildfires"
Fires are actually a vital part of redwoods life cycle; it helps the cones open to release the seeds.
There's a lot more to it than just that. Old forests can't support wildlife. The mulch from the leaves falling for decades is filled with mold and bacteria. Small animals leave because there's no food for them which causes larger predators to leave also. Fires are often started naturally by lightning. The old forest burns off and is soon replaced with new growth renewing the life giving qualities of new forest land. We should let naturally started fires burn provided no residential areas are threatened. It's a function of nature. God programmed nature very well. We should let it do what it's supposed to.
Im just glad you guys are having a great time! Thats the beauty of a road trip w family...even with the little mistakes or when things go wrong its still so special!
Love it! Wow the memories you have made on this trip are phenominal!
I have been to 26 states.. Philippines and Africa...New Zealand and Australia on my bucket list...I live in Springfield Missouri USA
Another incredible video. I love going on this journey with all of you. 🩵
Stunning photography and a great blog!!!
What you captured in this video is just stunning. It brought me to tears. You are doing such a great job with editing your footage. What wonderful memories of an amazing family trip!❤
It’s obvious how much effort you put in!
Welcome to my home… I think we take it for granted sometimes, but it’s nice to see it through your fresh eyes. We are very lucky to live here. I hope you have wonderful memories of your journey through the USA.
Thank you for the amazing work you all put into the videos. I'm in South Carolina and I think I could see those red wood trees from here. 😅
❤❤Thank you for coming to America to enjoy all the beautiful things we have to share with the world!
It's always funny to see people hurry up and wait! LOL