One of the most iconic and enduring hallmarks of American roadside kitsch is the drive-thru tree — only possible with the massive scale of California's redwoods. Of two previously known …

Biber-Radler

November 26, 2023

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One of the most iconic and enduring hallmarks of American street kitsch is the drive-thru tree - only possible with the massive scale of California's redwoods. Of two known tree tunnels in Central California, the one in Tuolumne Grove is through a dead tree, and the Wawona tree in Yosemite fell in 1969. However, there are three drive-through redwoods still going strong on California's Redwood Coast, all of which are operated as tourist attractions.

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Dara Poon

July 26, 2023

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I saw all the "Defend the constitution" signs and NRA stickers inside the toll booth and thought "Meh, I'll pass." I'm not convinced that cutting a tunnel through a giant redwood tree for their profit and our amusement is a good idea.

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Location: Myers Flat, Humboldt County, California, United States

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