Redwood National Park is home to the world’s oldest and largest trees. Setting foot in a Redwood forest is a special experience that feels otherworldly. The Redwoods here reach staggering heights of over 360 ft and weigh over 500 tons, these are true giants. Additionally the park features in...
forestryThe Californian redwoods were visited by a party of members in May 1999. Famous sites of coastal and giant redwoods were seen, including the groves of the Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks, the Humboldt Redwoods State Park and Muir Monument Park.A. JOHN MAISEYDAVID C. WRIGHT...
Get ready to look up—way, way up. California has the biggest, tallest trees on the planet. Discover them at outstanding parks and preserves dotting the state. Coast redwoods, some topping out at well over 350 feet (and still growing) live in a narrow co
Redwoods & Horseback Ride on The Beach Experience a horseback ride on the beach near Half-Moon Bay, visit Santa Cruz beaches and top attractions, and explore California’s oldest state park of Giant Redwoods. Enjoy an exhilarating, scenic drive along California Pacific Coast Highway 1, and capt...
The California High Sierra is famous for its soaring mountains, deep canyons, roaring waterfalls and the only NATURAL home of the giant sequoias. Existing only on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada, these groves of giant redwoods must be seen in person to really capture their grandeur. ...
Leave Lassen Volcanic National Park by mid-morning; travel 177 miles to Redwood National Park, where you’ll camp or lodge. Day 12: Mess around in the Redwoods Spend the day in Redwood National Park; camp or lodge here again. Where to stay ...
Redwood National and State Parks Redwoods National and State Parks is a hidden gem in California located five and a half hours north of San Francisco along the coast. As the name implies, these parks are home to the tallest trees in the world that tower over this old-growth forest, which...
What You Will See in Muir Woods National Monument This species of redwoods is a close relative to the Giant Sequoias (which you can find a few hours away from SF). The Coastal Redwoods thrive in this area due to its cool, foggy climate all year long. The average age of the trees her...
A visit to the park can be spent on the winding hiking trails through the tall redwoods or climbing through the trunk of a fallen giant. If you’re up for it, you can explore the park and the Sierra Nevada mountains on horseback or stay overnight for an unforgettable camping trip. While...
4. Redwood National and State Parks, CaliforniaAt Redwood National and State Parks, prepare to be awe-struck as you wander through a fairytale forest of colossal redwoods, some of the tallest living beings on Earth. Redwood National Park was one of the highlights from my west coast road trip...