Redwood National Park
Redwood National Park protects some of the tallest trees on the whole planet along California's misty northern coast. Walking beneath them feels like standing at the feet of gentle green giants.
It is famous for its coast redwoods, which can grow taller than a 30-story building and live for thousands of years. People love its quiet, foggy forests that feel like a peaceful world from long, long ago.
The Tallest Trees
Coast redwoods are the tallest trees on Earth, and the champion tree stands taller than a 35-story building. Their thick, soft bark helps protect them from fire and helps them live for two thousand years.
Cool Foggy Forest
The coast is often wrapped in cool ocean fog, which the giant trees drink up like a daily glass of water. Bring a light jacket, because the shady forest stays cool and damp even in summer.
Forest Animals
Herds of Roosevelt elk graze in the grassy meadows, and you might spot them resting near the road. Banana slugs, bright yellow and slow, also crawl across the forest floor among the ferns.