Avatar Grove near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island, Canada

Avatar Grove near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island, Canada.

Green river on the way to Avatar Grove.  Green river near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island, CanadaAvatar Grove, a forested area with the ‘world’s gnarliest cedar’ near Port Renfrew.  Avatar Grove: Forested area with the 'world's gnarliest cedar' - near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island, CanadaCanada’s gnarliest tree.  'Gnarliest Cedar in Canada' tree at Avatar Grove near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island, CanadaClose up of gnarly.  Gnarly cedar in Avatar Grove near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island, CanadaDespite being rainforest the sun was out in full, almost blinding, force.  Cedar with sun flare in Avatar Grove near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island, CanadaLooking up at an ancient tree.
Big cedar near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island, CanadaCarved wood owl on a tree.  Carved wood owl on a tree in Avatar Grove near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island, CanadaWooden walkway through Avatar Grove.
Wooden walkway through Avatar Grove near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island, CanadaTrail made up of sawn steps in a whole log in. Trail made up of sawn steps in a whole log in Avatar Grove near Port renfrew on Vancouver Island, CanadaMoss-covered trees. Mossy trees at Avatar Grove near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island, CanadaFrom Avatar Grove we drove along the somewhat questionable road to seek out ‘Big Lonely Doug’, the last Douglas Fir left standing in a huge clear cut. First we saw this sign.Big Lonely Doug sign near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island, CanadaThen the remains of a huge cross-cut log. Cross-cut log near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island, CanadaHere he is, the last man standing, Big Lonely Doug(las Fir)! Big Lonely Doug near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island, Canada

Map of the Port Renfrew area

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