Overview
redwood sun image by Dennis Carrigan
A number of tours explore the forest of Redwood National Park.
Redwood National Park is a veritable wonderland of outdoor activities, combining a pristine forest full of some of the world’s tallest trees with a coastal environment where one can listen to the waves or watch the whales. There is so [...]
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California’s majestic redwood trees thrive in the moderate coastal climate of Redwood National Park
Overview
redwood sun image by Dennis Carrigan
California’s majestic redwood trees thrive in the moderate coastal climate of Redwood National Park
As you hike through the woods on a cool morning, you approach a [...]
The Clean Beaches Council today released its annual list of beaches which have been officially certified as clean, healthy and environmentally well managed. This year’s announcement coincides with National Clean Beaches Week (NCBW) held annually from July 1-7. This “Earth Day” for beaches has four main themes: environment, healthy seafood, sustainable travel, and fitness. Founded [...]
Here‘s a quick list of ten trees to get you started. All are within a few miles of Hwy 101. Almost all are easily accessible. Many are viewable or a short walk from the Avenue of the Giants and the Newton Drury Scenic Parkway, which parallel Hwy 101.
Big Tree - 304′ x 21′ diameter (RSNP) [...]
What are the differences between the Sequoias and the Redwoods? A very good question that I get often on tours with Redwood Adventures. The article below, written by By Tom Wagner, has some great information on the subject. However, there is one inaccuracy. The Coastal Redwoods are the tallest and the most massive living things [...]
With so much diversity found in Redwood National and State Parks, it can sometimes over-whelm people visiting this area. Here is a great article that I came across from the web site called Wild Life 360. This is a great collection of information about the parks and some good advice on who, what, where, when [...]
Most of the visitors travel to Redwood National Park by car. There is very limited public transportation in this area and Redwood National and State Parks are stretched out over 40 mi, with US HWY 101 running right through it. So, unless you are riding your bicycle, more than likely your are driving.
What is there [...]
Oceans, Rivers, Lagoons and Humboldt Bay - If you like to fish, we’ve got the spot.
RIVERS
MATTOLE RIVER
The Mattole is a remote, free flowing river with no dams and a wild population of steelhead. It is located in the Southwest corner of Humboldt county, about 65 miles south of Eureka and 260 miles north of San [...]
This is a good question and one I receive here at the Elk Meadow Cabins all the time. Redwood National and State Parks are unique in many ways from other National Parks in the USA. There is no ‘entrance’ or ‘gate’, to pass through, US Highway 101 runs right through the park. There is also [...]
Here at the Elk Meadow Cabins, we offer guided tours, rent Mt.Bikes and kayaks, offer horseback rides and fishing trips in Redwood National Park. We also work with the local Visitor’s Bureau and help them when travel writers, agents, brokers and other travel related professionals want to know about Redwood National Park. We often get [...]