Redwood National and State Parks [RNSP]

Jointly managed parklands that features an impressive diversity of nature, particularly the famous California Redwood, the tallest trees in the world.

Considered as one of the most unique ecosystems on our planet where there is a serene balance between ancient coast redwood groves, gray whales, black bears, banana slugs and much more.

In the late 1800's western expansion and development threatened the continued existence of these majestic trees. By 1900 the future of old growth redwood forests was in jeopardy. Both state and federal government started to come forward to create parkland reserves to protect the trees and associated habitat in the 1920's.

From a seed no bigger than one from a tomato, California's coast redwood (Sequoia semperviren) may grow to a height of over 350 feet and have a width of 22 feet at its base. That is as high as a 35-story skyscraper. Many of these trees live over 600 years and some are even 2,000 years old.

California's North Coast provides the only such environment in the world. A combination of longitude, climate, and elevation limits the redwoods' range to a few hundred coastal miles. The cool, moist air created by the Pacific Ocean keeps the trees continually damp, even during summer droughts. These conditions have existed for some time, as the redwoods go back 20 million years in their present range.

The Tallest Trees
Tallest Tree Found
New tallest living thing discovered - HYPERION: At 378.1 feet, new champion in Redwood National Park on North Coast towers 8 feet above the Stratosphere Giant

Redwood Wilderness Adventures
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Discover natural wonders when you explore to a scenic backdrop of amazing desert, mountain, islands and coastal terrain. California's Redwood Coast features many exciting high wilderness adventures opportunities for rock climbing, mountaineering, ocean sailing, camping, hiking and more.

Redwood Coast Wildlife:
Marine mammals such as sea lions and gray whales are among the most visible wildlife in the parks. Visitors are also likely to see Roosevelt elk browsing in the prairies. Pelicans, ospreys, and gulls are frequently spotted along the coast. Of course, tidepool creatures aren't likely to run very far at your approach, so anenomes and crabs are easy to spot too. 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, racoons, rabbits, or birds. Please treat the members of this natural community with respect.