Redwood National Park ,United States of America
World Heritage accepted in year:
1980
Redwood National and State Parks protect 45% of all remaining Coastal Redwood old-growth forests, the tallest and one of the most massive tree species on Earth. The park also contains the tallest known tree in the world at 112.1m.
The coastal redwood forest forms an unique [...]
As the clouds pass by and sun comes out, the greenery here in Redwood National Park explodes this time of year. The ferns, trillium flowers, salmon berry plants, grass, maple trees are all bursting towards the sky in a race to to see who gets there first. Yet, it is the Redwood Trees that truly [...]
By Lyle Berg,
The coast redwood, Sequoia sempervirens, is the tallest species of tree in the world and the fastest growing conifer, or cone-bearing tree, in North America. The redwoods are not only the tallest living things on earth; they are also among the oldest. The timber from these giant trees is so highly prized [...]
Humboldt County is the home of the tallest trees in the world — the majestic redwoods. Many people visit Humboldt every year to experience not only the trees, but the abundance of historic sites. Boasting superb examples of late-1800s Victorian architecture, historically renowned farming and lumber communities, and the preservation of the historic Redwood National [...]
Redwood parks Lodge Company is committed to reducing our environmental footprint and promoting environmental stewardship at all levels of our organization. Our goal is to minimize our organization’s impact and maximize future generations’ ability to live, work, and play in our shared natural environment, with equal access to clean air, clean water, and natural resources. [...]
Take the California State Park Excellence Project survey and voice your opinion.
by John Soares on March 10, 2010
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, the California State Parks Foundation (CSPF) and Save the Redwoods League (League) are launching the State Park Excellence Project aimed at creating a statewide vision for excellence for California’s state park system. Annual budget [...]
Every spring we can not wait for the first Gray Whales to pass by Redwood National Parkon their way to Baja California. At Redwood Adventures we love to take our guests from the Elk Meadow Cabins to the local beaches and watch them spout, flap their tails and jump out of the water. Occasionally, we [...]
We are always looking for ‘other’ things to do here in Redwood National Park. Yes, I know what you are thinking- ‘Do you need something else to do in a place as special as Redwood National Park?’.
Not often . . .But occasionally it is nice to get a way from the Elk Meadow Cabins and [...]
This is a great article about Redwood National and State Parks. I have had the pleasure of meeting the author, Patrick, and he has a great perspective on our natural lands. I have read this several times and I am amazed at the depth of his insight. He also gave a great plug for our [...]
National Park Service Superintendent Steve Chaney announced today that
after 22 years accommodating travelers from around the world, the Redwood
National Park Hostel will close its doors indefinitely on January 18, 2010,
due to a lack of available funding for necessary repairs to the historic
former pioneer homestead.
The hostel is in need of extensive reconstruction, including seismic
retrofitting as well [...]