10-1-2024
H: 101ºF L: 65ºF
Canyon Creek Resort, Winters, California
It a travel day! We are going toward Lake Tahoe. The drive was unremarkable except for the 55 mph on curvy mountain roads where even 30 mph felt too fast especially when there was no shoulder and the edge of the pavement was a steep drop off. Plus, there were very few guard rails.
After setting up the camper, we walked down to the river, Putah Creek.
10-2-2024
H: 103°F L: 70°F
Canyon Creek Resort, Winters, California
We enjoyed coffee outside while it was still cool. We drove to Vacaville, CA and checked out the downtown. We also had a slow leak fixed on one of the Tesla X tires. The boys sat in the tire store with us and we all enjoyed some popcorn.
We stopped in Winters, CA which has a very cute downtown area with a lot of restaurants. We managed to park in front of the only parking meter in the whole town.
10-3-2024
H: 99ºF L: 65ºF
Canyon Creek Resort, Winters, California
It’s an adventure day! We are going to Muir Woods to see the redwoods. We had some beautiful views on the drive there. This park requires reservations and there is no cell service in the park so we were directed to Muir Beach Overlook where we had cell service and which offered pretty spectacular views.
Muir Woods is a National Monument and is run by the National Parks Service. It has a great history. William Kent and his wife purchased 611 acres to protect the natural landscape in 1905. In 1907, a water company planned on building a dam and flooding the valley full of redwoods. When Mr. Kent objected, the water company sued claiming eminent domain. Mr. Kent outmaneuvered the water company by donating 295 acres of redwood forest to the federal government and worked to have the redwood forest declared a national monument by Theodore Roosevelt in 1908.
In May 1945, a delegation representing 50 countries gathered in San Francisco to draft and sign the United Nations Charter. The delegation gathered in Cathedral Grove in Muir Woods, described as a “temple of peace”, in honor of President Franklin D. Roosevelt who was to host the conference but had died a month prior. A commemorative ceremony was held and a plaque was placed in Muir Woods to honor President Roosevelt.
FYI: Reservations are required for Muir Woods and there is a parking fee and entrance fee. You can use your America the Beautiful pass for free entry (you still have to pay for parking though). They also have EV chargers for an extra fee.
10-4-2024
H: 97ºF L: 65ºF
Carson Valley RV Resort, Minden, Nevada
It’s a travel day! We enjoyed coffee outside with the cool temperature and the sounds of the river and birds. It was lovely.
We drove through the construction and traffic of Sacramento and up past Lake Tahoe. We are staying in Carson Valley to visit Daniel’s Aunt Darlene. While charging we talked to another Cybertruck owner who asked us about towing. The Cybertruck still frequently draws a crowd.
10-5-2024
H: 83ºF L: 49ºF
Carson Valley RV Resort, Minden, Nevada
We visited with Aunt Darlene this afternoon. She has a beautiful home with a gorgeous view of the mountains. She warmly invited all of us, including Peter and Marcel, into her home. Unfortunately, Peter was nervous and pooped on her carpet. Oh Peter, good thing you’re so sweet and handsome. Aunt Darlene shared stories about Uncle Al and her family (her dad ran a successful produce company).
10-6-2024
H: 83°F L: 47°F
Carson Valley RV Resort, Minden, Nevada
We explored Carson City and found an Oktoberfest at a casino. Then we drove to Virginia City and stumbled on… 35th World Championship Outhouse Races! There was a big crowd and they offered competitions for bystanders including a toilet paper unrolling contest.
Next we walked around town and stopped at the haunted Washoe Club for a drink. We didn’t experience any abnormal activity (besides being told by a stranger to “watch out for the monkeys”) but the whole town gives the feeling that it’s not exactly quiet after hours.
The town was built on a hill and was beautiful with old Victorian buildings and astounding views of mountains and valleys. The “sidewalks” are very uneven wooden pathways. Spending the afternoon in this town was great way to enjoy this part of Nevada.
On our drive to Lake Tahoe, we saw wild horses crossing the road near Reno, NV and enjoyed the beautiful yellow leaves of aspen trees in the mountains.
Lake Tahoe was very pretty but we didn’t have enough time to drive around it as we had planned. We were able to catch the sunset which was spectacular. We plan on going back in the morning later in the week.
On our drive home, we were treated to sunset tinted clouds over the valley.
10-7-2024
H: 82ºF L: 48ºF
Carson Valley RV Resort, Minden, Nevada
We explored Carson City a little more and then spent the afternoon with Aunt Darlene. She has great stories and is really easy to talk to. Aunt Darlene loves going to the nearby casino (penny slots are her choice) and we are happy to hear that she has the support of neighbors and friends.
Stats
Expenses:
- Tesla Cybertruck fuel: $27.30
- Tesla Model X fuel: $0
- Campsite: $276.96
- Camping memberships: $26.11
- Food: $131.22
Tesla Cybertruck miles driven: 273 (162 kWh)
Tesla Model X miles driven: 650.9 (203.5 kWh)
Number of people asking about the Tesla pulling the camper: 3
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