Redwood National Forest

As if the ocean was not enough, the North Coast of California has another unique aspect that can only be seen to be believed. The coastal redwoods, a bounty of thetallest and widest trees on earth, invoke an almost mystical setting. These redwoodgroves have a big history–from the political dynamics of the logging era to theremarkable climate that make these forests possible.

Whether you stroll through Arcata Community Forest, dayhike Prairie Creek Redwood State Park from trailhead to ocean, or backpack through Jedediah Smith SP’s massive redwood groves, you will find awe-inspiring scenery that is not experienced anywhere else in the world. Adventure through the redwoods on your next trip!