Redwood State Park - California

Managed by both the State and National Park systems, Redwoods National and State Park protects 45% of the remaining coastal redwoods and is a fine example of American Conservation. At over 112,000 forest-filled acres, the Park is overwhelmingly powerful and equally diverse in ecology; Redwoods is home to black bears, grey whales and banana slugs, as well as countless trees. Ranger-led nature and tide pool walks are available for the nature-hungry or explore on your own while hiking the Little Bald Hills, Lost Man Creek or Davison trails. There are also scenic drives available which offer incredible ocean views where sea lions and whales may often be seen from the steep overlooks. Events at Redwoods include Indian Dance demonstrations in the summertime and an unforgettable annual candlelight celebration of the Redwoods, where visitors can pay homage to nature's incredible symbol of endurance and wonder.

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, banana slugs, gray whales, Douglas-fir, black bears, and sea anemones are equally at home with redwoods. Park staff work to maintain and restore the area's biological diversity through a wide range of resource management and educational activities. Preserving both natural processes and the region's species and genetic diversity helps ensure that countless generations can experience the beauty and complexity of an old-growth redwood forest. This is your personal classroom whose wonders wait to be explored.