Establishment and Size
Congress established the Redwood National Park on October 2, 1968. The park includes 71,715 acres of land, made up of various ecosystems such as redwood forests and grassy prairies.
Types
The redwood trees are not the only large trees that grow in the park. Sitka spruce and Douglas fir exist there as well.
Trails
There are more than 200 miles of hiking trees traversing the park. Hikers need to realize that because of the wet climate, these trails are often quite slippery.
Rules
Backpackers and campers must observe regulations such as starting fires only in the fire pits provided. Camping permits are available and there are no motorized vehicles, pets or firearms allowed on the trails.
Bears
The wildlife in the park includes black bears. Their presence requires campers to observe proper methods of food storage while in the park.
Rare Species
Some of the park's threatened species and endangered wildlife include birds like the marbled murrelet, the northern spotted owl, the bald eagle and the western snowy plover.
