Redwood forest

Posts about Trees written by Wayne

Redwood National Park is home to the tallest trees in the world, the mighty Redwood. Magical forests, spectacular beaches, & epic wildlife. #redwood #national parks #travel #usa #california

Established in 1929, this predominately old growth coast redwoods park is bisected by the last major free flowing river in California, the Smith River. Almost all of the park land is water shed for the Smith River and Mill Creek, a major tributary. The park has about 20 miles of hiking and nature trails, river access, a visitor center with exhibits and a nature store. Drive Howland Hill Road (gravel-not recommended for trailers) and stroll in the Stout Grove. This park, along with Prairie…

Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park Del Norte County, CA

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The Coast Redwood or Giant Redwood is the only living species in the genus Sequoia. The average lifespan of a coast redwood is 500 to 700 years. However, some trees are known to live for more than 2,000 years. The oldest known coast redwood is around 2,200 years old. It is one of the fastest growing coniferous trees in the world. On average, it's 60 to 115 m tall. Hyperion, a coast redwood is the tallest known living tree on Earth, at 700 to 800 years old is around 115 m in height .

Redwood National Park, California