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Facts About the California Redwoods

California redwood trees are among the largest living beings in existence, and one of the oldest to boot. They can reach heights of more than 350 feet, and some specimens have been alive since the days of the Roman Empire. read more
California Redwoods Information

California redwoods thrive in the damp coastal forests of Northern California between Humboldt and the Oregon border. Most redwoods are protected either in California State Parks or in Redwoods National Park. After wholesale harvesting in the 19th and 20th centuries, only an estimated 4 percent of California's redwoods remain. read more
How to Visit the California Redwoods

California's redwood trees are some of the natural world's most magnificent specimens. Vast redwood forests once covered the West Coast; now their presence has been reduced to northern California and southern Oregon, close enough to the Pacific for the giants to thrive. The main considerations when planning a visit to the redwoods are: whether you want to ca… read more
How to Visit the California Redwoods

The tallest trees in the world are found in the redwood forests of California. The area consists of a national park and state parks. Redwood National Park is free to visitors. The state parks charge fees for day visits and camping. Twenty-seven state parks run through redwood forests from the northern-most park, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park near the Or… read more
Campgrounds in the Redwoods of California

Camping in and exploring the Redwood forests of California provides many opportunities for outdoor recreation. The region is vast and includes the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and parts of the Sierra Mountains and extends into the Sequoia and King's Canyon National Park. Within the region, guests can see the world's largest tree, the General Sherman, in Se… read more

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Facts on Redwood Forest Trees

Walking among redwood trees is like stepping back in time--and no wonder. These giants live to be hundreds of years old. Standing next to redwoods is to be humbled as well, for they are also among the tallest and largest trees on earth… read more
About Redwood National Park

Located along a coastal stretch of northern California, Redwood National Park is one of the great natural preserves of the United States. The forest it protects is home to a wide variety of wildlife, rivers and streams that teem with f… read more
Redwood National Park History

The oldest known redwood was verified to be at least 2,200 years old, and encountering specimens in the forest that have reached the age of 600 is not uncommon. With trees of such age, it is appropriate that the park located in northwe… read more
Redwood Forest History

The famed redwood forest area of northern California is home to many trees that are more than six centuries old. With Indians, miners, loggers and conservationists among the vast numbers to affect its rich history, the legend of the re… read more
Northern California Travel Guide

Northern California is a place that offers the outdoors enthusiast many opportunities to explore nature at its best. Whether it is sightseeing in the California Redwoods, camping in one of the many national parks, exploring the numerou… read more
Things to Do in the San Francisco Area

Exploring San Francisco on foot provides travelers with a first-hand experience of the famous San Francisco hills. Climbing those hills quickly gets your calf muscles into shape. Many parts of the city are navigable by foot or bicycle,… read more
Top 10 Things to Do in Maui

If you're visiting Maui for the first time or the 10th time, you'll find plenty of new things to discover. Maui offers numerous water-based activities, like scuba diving or kayaking, or you could stay on land and discover the many wate… read more
Places to Go Camping Close to Humboldt County

Humboldt County, California, offers mountain biking in groves of towering redwoods, backcountry hiking, birding, wildlife viewing and surfing along rugged coastline. If you're road tripping and need a place to camp before you reach you… read more
Redwood Forest Tourism

Coastal redwoods grow in circular formations called stands, forming soaring cathedrals in the forest. Redwoods grow along the central and northern California coast, extending into southern Oregon. Here's information about traveling to… read more
Hotels Around the Redwood National Forest

The redwood trees in northern California's Redwood National Forest rise to over 400 feet above the forest floor. These natural wonders provide a beautiful backdrop for hiking and camping expeditions. The nearby coast offers surfing, fi… read more
Attractions in Redwoods, California

The California Redwoods are a network of forests with some trees standing over 300 feet tall. Visitors to one of the California State Parks can begin a coastal tour from the north at Crescent City and travel down Highway 101 to the San… read more
Hotels in Fort Bragg, California

Fort Bragg, California is a beautiful coastal town situated adjacent to the woodlands of Northern California's Mendocino County. An ideal destination for lovers of the great outdoors, Fort Bragg is considered a hub for scenic adventure… read more
Hotels in Brookings, OR

Brookings, Oregon is a quaint town that offers easy access to the Pacific Ocean and the Coastal Range. Travelers will find that there is much to do in this coastal town. Whether you're looking for hiking and biking or fishing and winds… read more
The Best Camping at Redwood National Park

Even better than craning your neck to glimpse the top of Sequoia sempervirens--Coast Redwood--is hiking, eating and sleeping in a grove of the giant trees. The redwood parks area in northern California consists of the national park and… read more

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