The trees in California that people call "redwoods" are actually two distinct but related species. Coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) are the tallest living things on our planet, growing up to 380 feet tall and 16 to 18 feet across. You can find them in redwood forests near the California...
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. Pet Friendly Trips in the High Sierra These are just a few of the adventures you can have with your pup in the High Sierra. The opportunities...
Now that we've gotten those logistics out of the way, onto the beauty that is this Northern California getaway! Big Sur is all about embracing the surrounding rugged landscape; think lots of hiking trails, hot springs and all things wellness—it is, after all, home to the famedEsalen Inst...
For a unique glamping experience, check out Treebones Resort, with an array of yurts. The property opened in 2004, and is definitely one of the more one-of-a-kind accommodations in Big Sur. It’s also quite popular, so if you’re interested, make sure to plan early, as it books up...
its construction in 1937, views of theGolden Gate Bridgeare what most Bay Area visitors seek out as part of their trip to Northern California. Fortunately, it's not hard to catch a glimpse, and photo-worthy viewpoints abound. Here are some of the best places to view the Golden Gate ...
explorers, including conservationist John Muir and President Theodore Roosevelt hiked among Yosemite Valley's redwood trees. On the valley and trees, President Roosevelt remarked, "There can be nothing in the world more beautiful than the Yosemite, the groves of the giant sequoias and redwoods......
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. ...
As Scottie says to Madeleine in Vertigo of the towering trees of Big Basin Redwoods State Park near Boulder Creek, California: “Their true name is Sequoia sempervirens—always green, ever living.” Such trees will outlive Vittoria and Piero’s relationship which—all promises of undying love ...
wine lovers can taste along the entire coast—often with fantastic views— from Monterey to Santa Barbara. More intrepid travelers can hike through beneath massive redwoods and along coastal cliffs in parks like the famous Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and lesser-known wilderness like Harmony Headlands...