Located on the coast of Northern California, the Redwood National and State Parks complex preserves some of the last surviving stands of old-growth coast redwoods in the world.
Rising up to 350 feet, these massive trees are the tallest on Earth. Protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these parks include three state parks—Jedediah Smith Redwoods, Del Norte Coast Redwoods and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Parks—and Redwood National Park.
In addition to pristine forests of towering redwoods, there is also a spectacular coastline, complete with remote sand beaches, as well as prairies home to resident herds of Roosevelt elk.
From strolling through a forest of giant old-growth redwoods to walking around Roosevelt elk-inhabited prairies and hiking along pristine coastline, these amazing hikes in Redwood National and State Parks allow you to explore the various landscapes of this UNESCO-protected parks complex in Northern California.
The health benefits of hiking are well known and well documented nowadays. And few things are better for a “nature bath” than going on a reinvigorating hike in a national park. These are some of the greatest day hikes in the U.S. National Park System.
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If you’re a national parks lover who enjoys gardening, collecting wild edibles and foraging, you might wonder if foraging is allowed in the national parks. And, as surprising as it …
Many people visit America’s national parks to enjoy spectacular landscapes, scenic views and unique sights. And while there are numerous amazing overlooks in the national parks, nothing beats the view …
Hazelnut crusted coho salmon recipe inspired by: Redwood National and State Parks, California (alternatively: Olympic National Park) A park complex famous around the world for its towering coast redwoods, the …
This news story about the new Gold Bluffs Beach and Fern Canyon permit program is based on a March 9, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the …
When the United States government created Yellowstone National Park in 1872, it kickstarted a global movement to protect and preserve natural places as national treasures. Exactly a century later, during …
“It’s exciting to see the local partnerships in action that ensure future generations get to experience the wonder of the Redwoods, as we do today. This is the kind of collaboration that we are hoping to support across the country to conserve, connect and restore our lands and waters,” Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland said while visiting Redwood National Park.
“We are excited for this opportunity to bring these iconic birds back to California habitat that has not been occupied for decades. These birds are important to the biodiversity of the landscape and we are pleased with the collaboration amongst state and federal agencies, the Yurok Tribe, and private companies to conserve this species.”
One of America’s most diverse regions, the Pacific Northwest (PNW) is home to massive volcanoes, pristine temperate rain forests, high desert plains, sea stack-lined coasts and spectacular mountain ranges. In this post, I talk about the many must-visit Pacific Northwest national parks and offer a couple of suggested road trip itineraries.
Are you ready to swap out your dress shoes for hiking boots and add a backpack to your wedding day wardrobe? Elopements and small weddings in national parks have become increasingly popular recently. Check out the best national parks to elope to or get married at!
Heading deep into a park’s backcountry, setting up camp, exploring an unspoiled landscape, encountering wildlife,… Spending any number of nights backpacking in one of the national parks is something you’ll never forget.
I wholeheartedly believe that you can’t experience a national park to the fullest without spending the night there. As the saying goes, in many national parks “half the park is after dark.” So far, these are our all-time favorite national park campgrounds.