The Redwood National and State Parks are a complex of one national park and three state parks, located along the coast of northern California. The Redwood National Park, together with the Jedediah Smith Redwoods, Del Norte Coast Redwoods, and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Parks Parks are not only home to the world’s largest trees but also protect vast prairies, oak woodlands, wild rivers, and 40 miles of rugged coastline.
Home of the worldâs tallest trees, this World Heritage Site and Reserve protects nearly half of the worldâs old growth redwoods, including champion specimens more than 370 feet (113 meters) in heightâor five stories taller than the Statue of Liberty. đ˛
The four parks protect 45 percent of all remaining coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) old-growth forests, totaling at least 38,982 acres (157.75 km2). These trees are the tallest, among the oldest, and one of the most massive tree species on Earth. Even though many redwoods are taller than giant Sequoia trees, they are not really slender either: đ
It’s not only the size of the giants that is so overwhelming but also the thousand shades of green and the lush, moist, moss-covered trees and ferns make you feel like you’re walking through a jungle….
… or Endor. (As it happens the scenes were actually filmed there đ)
Ferndale
Nestled between the California Redwoods and the Lost Coast, the dairy village of Ferndale is a hidden oasis of small town charm.
Ferndale, populated by about 1300 people, is home to many well-preserved Victorian houses. The magnificent facades easily allow you to step back in time and imagine a world long gone..
Avenue of the giants
The avenue of the giants used to be part of the highway 101 until a freeway bypass was completed in the 60s.
Plenty of loop trails can be found along the avenue, each leading into the magical redwood forest and therefore to giant redwoods.
When I write giant, I really do mean it… đ
As the climate gets milder, the crops somewhat change (for the better?…)
Ines & Oliver on Tour 