A national park known for hiking, cave exploration and fishing will be undergoing several upgrades this summer, and park officials are urging visitors to plan accordingly.
Redwoods National Park: 10 Things To Know Before You Go
11.05.2024 - 18:31 / forbes.com
Redwoods is one of my favorite National Parks and it shares one aspect with my other favorites: otherworldliness. Being there really feels like you’ve been transported to another world, because there’s no other place like it on this one. Sure, there are forests elsewhere. There are even forests on coasts, but not like this. Coastal redwoods, the trees that give the park its name, are the tallest in the world.
You may have thought you’ve seen tall trees before. And maybe you have. The trees in Sequoia National Park, a related species, are definitely tall. But while those are large, the redwoods are tall. Walking among these giants makes one feel as if the whole world had gotten larger.
The park itself has so much to offer, which is why it’s one of the best National Parks in California. Here’s what you should know before you go.
When I’ve shared my enthusiasm for Redwoods, I’ve often been met by confusion. “Isn’t it just big trees?” Yes and no. These are trees unlike any you’ve ever seen. Significantly taller than normal trees, these are the tallest in the world. They’re so big they’re hard to photograph. Get far enough away to get the entire tree in frame, they seem small. Put someone next to them, and they almost disappear.
It’s also more than just trees…
The main attraction of the park is, of course, the mighty redwoods. However, much of the park extends to the coast, including beaches, rivers, tide pools, and lagoons. Keep in mind that the ocean here can be quite cold and is often unpredictable. This is coastline for exploring, not beach days. There are swimming holes and rivers nearby though.
Don’t expect to see the biggest redwoods near the beaches, however. They don’t like the salt water.
Redwoods National Park is technically Redwood National and State Parks which include Del Norte Coast Redwoods, Jedediah Smith Redwoods, and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Parks. Nearby are Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Klamath National Forest, Six Rivers National Forest, Trinity National Forest, and King Range National Conservation Area. Which is to say, the whole area has extensive national and state conservation areas. Because it’s a huge area, and many of the roads have strict speed limits, it can feel as huge as the trees within.
Along the coast, near Klamath, there’s the remains of a bit of nearly forgotten WWII history. Radar Station B-71 was once an early-warning radar and air defense station. Inside was the various electronics needed to run the radar, a generator for electricity, and anti-air weapons. Today, only the over-built shells remain. Spooky-looking almost-houses with no windows and boarded-up doors. A cool spot for history buffs.
Getting to this spot requires you to pass High Bluff Overlook, which
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