Gribblenation

In this article we look at the history of California State Route 254 which is more popularly known as Avenue of the Giants.  Avenue of the Giants is a former segment of US Route 101/Redwood Highway.   California State Route 254 ("CA 254") is a 32 mile former segment of US Route 101 in Humboldt County.   CA 254/Avenue of the Giants features one of the largest Coastal Redwood strands in Northern California which line a highly scenic driving route.   Part 1; the history of US Route 101, the Redwood Highway, and CA 254/Avenue of the Giants The history of what would become US Route 101 ("US 101") and the Redwood Highway over what is now CA 254/Avenue of the Giants begins with the approval of the 1909 First State Highway Bond Act .  The First State Highway Bond Act was approved by voters during 1910 and was the genesis point of some of the most notable highways in California.  Legislative Route 1 ("LRN 1") in it's original form was a new State...