Just a side note that Heather Carpenter also resided in Eureka, CA when she was younger. For those of you who don't know the geography, Eureka is about 2.5 to 3 hours away from Redding (which is inland), on the coast. There is one highway (299) that goes from one town to the other. In fact, where the police have focused in the Carpenter investigation (Keswick) is right off that highway.

Lots and lots of very rugged, mountainous terrain (and lakes and rivers) between Redding and Eureka on Highway 299.