Bliss Place provided a central location for our family adventures in the Redwoods and along the coast. It was a perfect location, right on the Smith River, and though it was only 8 miles from the highway, it seemed like we had the forest to ourselves. From our bedroom window we could hear not only the river but also many birds and a few chipmunks. Every morning, we sat on the porch, snuggled into a blanket, and watched the sun peek through the trees. At night, we built fires, roasted s'mores, told stories, and indulged in the absence of "city sounds." Even with this seclusion, Bliss Place was within a 15 minute drive of Stout Grove, Howland Hill Road, and the Boy Scout Tree Trail hike where we saw GIANT redwood trees. It was also only minutes from the start of our guided rafting trip down the river, and to some secret swimming holes. One morning we made the 45 minute drive to Brookings Harbor for an ocean fishing adventure. The cabin is also only 30 minutes from Crescent City beaches, restaurants, and shopping. Bliss Place was spacious enough to hold our family of 7 without being cramped, yet cozy enough to make us feel like we were "camping" together in the woods. The water tasted wonderful, straight from the tap and every amenity was provided. Each day as we returned to the cabin after our adventure it seemed like the "real world" melted away as we drove the winding road along the river, and no one wanted to leave at the end of the week (including our teenagers who had been without cell phones!)
Thank you for preserving this little piece of paradise and for sharing it with us!