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| Come to the Redwood National and State Parks to be awed by their immenseness and explore the mystery of why these beauties grow to the heights they achieve. Growing only in California's North Coast, it is definitely one outdoor adventure you won’t want to miss! Enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding, scenic drives where you may even see a grey whale, and wildlife viewing, just to name a few. Continue reading for further Redwood National Park information.
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Uniqueness - An amazing diversity of life exists at Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP). The ancient coast redwood ecosystem preserved in the parks contains some of the planet's most majestic forests. Here, ba... (click here for more)
Park and Visitor Center Hours - There are five visitor centers in Redwood National and State Parks. Hiouchi Information Center is open from mid-June to mid-September, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed in the winter. It is located on US ... (click here for more)
History & Statistics - There are 131,983 acres total in the Redwood National and State Parks. Historical sites in Redwood National Park are numerous. The landscape associated with the Lyons' ranches is significant because o... (click here for more)
Natural Features - The North Coast region, which includes RNSP and the adjacent offshore area, is the most seismically active region in the United States. As a result of frequent earthquakes, rapid uplift rates have led... (click here for more)
Flora - At RNSP, visitors often come just to see the redwoods. They are the world's tallest trees, but they are also just one species in an incredibly varied ecosystem. From the wind-pruned, salt-tolerant Sit... (click here for more)
Activities in the Park - More than 200 miles of trails weave through a variety of environments, including prairies, mixed evergreen forests, coastal scrub, streams, marshes, old-growth redwood forests, and unspoiled beaches. ... (click here for more)
Environmental Impact - RNSP protect threatened and endangered (T&E) species by minimizing potential disturbance to T&E species caused by visitor use and park management activities. Hunting is not allowed at any time within ... (click here for more)
Weather - Temperatures range from 40 to 60 degrees year round along the redwood coastline. Redwoods rely on the fog that envelops the coast in the summer. Summers are mild with warmer temperatures inland. Winte... (click here for more)
Rules, Regulations and Safety - Be aware that trails in the redwoods are often wet and slippery, so bring raingear and good boots for your hike. In winter, the Redwood Creek and Trestle trails may be difficult or impossible to use. ... (click here for more)
Wildlife - Cool and shady, the coniferous forests at RNSP provide important habitat to the area's many species of wildlife. Old-growth redwood forests are vital to species such as the northern spotted owl and ba... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - While you're out watching wildlife at RNSP, remember that all wildlife is protected in the parks. Never feed or approach animals such as bears, mountain lions, elk, chipmunks, raccoons, rabbits, or bi... (click here for more)
Fees - Redwood National Park is free to visit!
State Parks - Jedediah Smith, Del Norte Coast and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Parks have fees for day use, camping, and extra vehicle in a campsite.
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Camping - Redwood National and States Parks offer four developed campgrounds, three in the redwood forest and one on the ocean. Tidbits to know: no trailer hook-ups exist; there is a charge for each extra vehic... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Crater Lake National Park, 3½ hours from Crescent City, CA or 140 miles
Oregon Caves National Monument, 1½ hours from Crescent City, CA or 60 miles
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 4¼ hours f... (click here for more)
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