On the fourth leg of our California/Oregon 'tall timber' journey, you'll visit a national treasure known since 1968 as the Redwood National Park. Driving north up U.S. 101 through Trinidad and into the tinier town of Orick, California, you will come upon the Kuchel Visitor Center. At the Center, you can pick up a free permit to hike into the Park's awe-inspiring Tall Trees Grove, and will receive a map to guide you there. Additionally, you can view displays and videos that explain the Park's significance and importance.
Redwood National Park encompasses almost 40,000 acres of ancient forest (this is in combination with other smaller parks that abut the Redwood National Park.) The tallest known redwood in this forest is 379 feet high but forest rangers won't divulge its location simply for its protection.
You can view the National Park Service's website on this enchanting forest by clicking on Redwood National Park.
Coming up on the next leg of our adventure: Beaches, waterfalls, and elk...on my!
The beautiful photograph of the Redwood Forest by Ann Hornyak, thank you!
