Redwood State and National Parks

The majestic trees of the Redwood National park of California might not be the oldest and the biggest trees of the world, but they are by far the tallest ones. When you stand in front of the world’s tallest trees and gaze up, it can really take your breath away as the morning fog caresses your body through the maze of trees.

This can make you feel as though you are lost in some ancient time when there was a green world full of lush greenery and dense jungle. However, as the wind sweeps, you will regain your lost consciousness and feel how small your power is compared to these trees and extraordinary nature. This is the real and true spirit of the Redwood national park.

This redwood national forest covers roughly 200,000 acres of the coast of California. The northern region was the home for the Native American until the gold miners discovered the area. After a huge deforestation, in 1968, Redwood National Park was legally made in aim to conserve the beauty of the forest.

The Redwood Highway, US 101 runs all along the length of this massive park. If you come from south, take along US101 to Orick. If you are travelling from North, you will have to enter through the Crescent city. From the east, catch the highway, US 199 and reach Hiouchi. The nearest airports are in Arcata and Crescent city.

Redwood National park welcomes all its visitors all throughout the year and every season boasts a new look. The best times to visit throughout the year may be the summer or the spring when the time of bird migration increases to the groves of Redwood. Another great thing is that Redwood is there is no entry fee.

Some of the major attractions in Redwood are Lady Bird Johnson Grove, Big Tree, dance demo and many more. Lady Bird Johnson Grove can be your first place from where you can start your tour. This trail is around 1200 feet above the sea level. With a high elevation this grove is often enclosed in a blanket of clouds and fog. You can discover the true meaning of “silence” and “serenity” as you pass through the narrow road through the tallest trees.

Have the glimpse of the living survivors of those trees that existed in this world 160 million years ago at the coastal redwood forest. You can have the full fun of hiking for about 200 miles and view the prairies, redwoods, beaches. Go along the coastal trail and explore the amazing lagoons and shores. If you visit during the winter or spring do not be amazed if you find migrating whales. Do not forget to bring your binoculars if you are visiting in November or December or at March and April. Watch out the grey whales while sitting at the Crescent Beach Overlook, Gold Bluff Beach, Wilson Creek, Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center and the High Bluff Overlook. When you come, make sure you know the dates and times to watch the Dance Demos of American Indian by the tribes of Tolowa and Yurok.

Before you go for travelling, you should have some knowledge regarding the forest. Keeping this in mind, the National Park provides some educational programs at the Howland Hill Outdoor School and at the Wolf Creek Education Center.

 A true nature lover will surely love to spend few nights in the lap of nature. There are campgrounds in this national park that provides you with unique opportunities for small families or hikers and even bikers. Enjoy your stay in the best possible way! 

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