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Redwood Forest National Park Facts

Spanning more than 130,000 acres in coastal Northern California is one of the most beautiful parks in the world, Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP). Outdoor enthusiasts flock to the destination to observe spectacular wildlife, walk beneath majestic trees, engage in outdoor activities and learn about environmental preservation efforts. With moderate, 40… read more
What Lives in the Redwood Forest?

Redwood National and State Parks encompasses some 112,597 acres along the northern California coast and that of southern Oregon. This is where the tallest of all plant species, the redwood tree, grows. There are varied ecosystems within this region, ranging from forest environment to prairie to coastal. The wildlife that exists in the shadows of these redwoo… read more
Planning a Trip to the Redwood Forest

Heading for the beautiful coast redwood forests of northern California? Your best bet is the Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP) system, a block of protected redwood groves in northern California jointly administered by the National Park Service and the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Coast redwoods grow along the fog belt from the Big Su… read more
Planning a Trip to the Redwood Forest

Standing under the canopy of a giant redwood forest in California gives you a sense of timelessness because the trees are so old. The two types of redwoods are the California coastal and the giant sequoia. The oldest coastal redwood is almost 2,220 years old; one sequoia tree is 2,700 years old. Redwood forests are in more than 40 national and state parks ra… 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 see the majestic giants. 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
Redwood Forest Facts

The redwood's great size and majesty make it one of the world's most striking trees. In turn that makes the parks protecting so much of the redwoods into places that capture imaginations around the word. A place so full of natural wond… read more
Redwood Forest Information

Redwoods are famed for their great size, and because of their iconic stature they have long attracted attention from conservationists. The redwood forest that runs up the northern coast of California stands as one of the few large old-… read more
Facts About the Redwood Forest

The redwood forest of northern California is embodied in a combined system of parks that include multiple California state parks and the more famous national park. The forest is home both to the world's greatest trees and to an amazing… read more
What Animals Live in the Redwood Forest?

The trees of the redwood forest are a wonder in and of themselves, but there is also much wildlife that thrives in the diverse temperate ecosystem along the western coast. There are many large animals to be aware of if you visit any of… 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
Redwood National Park Facts

Redwood National Park, on the northern coast of California close to the Oregon border, contains the tallest trees in the world. The redwood trees that sometimes grow over 300 feet tall are among the oldest living things on the planet. read more
How to Plan a Vacation to the Grand Canyon & Redwood Forest

A vacation to the Grand Canyon or the Redwood Forest is an experience like no other. The beauty of nature in all its glory comes to life in a real-life visual art masterpiece. When you vacation to the Grand Canyon or the Redwood Forest… read more
Redwood National Forest Information

Redwood National Park was established in 1968 and since then has been a worldwide tourist draw. Federal lands of redwood trees saw nearly 400,000 tourists in 2007. When you know what makes this area so special, you will understand why… read more
Humboldt Redwoods State Park in California

Located halfway between San Francisco, California and the Oregon state line, Humboldt Redwoods State Park is the third-largest state park in California. Covering 53,000 acres, the park also contains 17,000 contiguous acres of old-growt… 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
RV Parks Near San Francisco

The San Francisco Bay Area is one of the most ecologically diverse spots in all of California. Visitors can enjoy ocean views, redwood forests, rolling hills, farm lands, chaparrals and more. There's no better way to explore this beaut… read more
Hiking Trails in the Redwood National Forest

Redwood National Park and State Parks are known for ancient, gigantic redwoods and hiking trails. Some of the sights include vast prairies, sweeping beaches, old-growth redwood forests, stately forests as well as diverse wildlife and v… read more
How to Climb in the Redwood Forest

Redwood trees can grow over 300 feet tall and live more than three thousand years. These ancient giants support an ecosystem up in the canopies. Explored first for research, recreational climbers also seek out redwoods to experience th… read more
About Nice Things to Do in San Francisco

For centuries, visitors and residents of San Francisco have enjoyed the many spectacular outdoor attractions available within and outside the city. Framed by majestic mountains, windswept bluffs and rugged canyons, San Francisco unfold… read more

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