California
Redwood National and State Parks
West Coast
Best: Year-round
Home to the tallest trees on Earth, Redwood National and State Parks protect ancient coast redwood forests along Northern California's coastline. These towering giants, some over 350 feet tall and 2,000 years old, create an otherworldly atmosphere of misty groves and fern-covered forest floors.
Park Highlights
- Tallest trees on Earth - coast redwoods over 350 feet
- Fern Canyon - a canyon with walls covered in ferns
- Lady Bird Johnson Grove - accessible old-growth loop trail
- Scenic drives through ancient forest groves