Visit Redwood National Park, Orick 866-733-9637 7 Valley Green Camp Road Orick, CA 95555 http://www.nps.gov/redw/index.htm Most people know Redwood as home to the tallest trees on Earth. But the parks also protect vast prairies, oak woodlands, wild riverways, and nearly 40 miles of pristine coastline, all supporting a rich mosaic of wildlife diversity and cultural … Read more
Hike Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail Hwy 101 Orick, CA 95555 http://www.redwoodhikes.com/RNP/LBJ.html This is one of the most popular trails in Redwood National Park. The staff at Kuchel Visitor Center often recommend it to visitors since it’s short, level, and close to the visitor center. Unusually for a major redwood attraction, this trail is in … Read more
Hike Fern Canyon Trail Gold Bluffs Beach Road Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Orick, CA 95555 http://www.hikespeak.com/trails/fern-canyon-hike-prairie-creek-redwoods-state-park/ If you’ve never walked between fifty foot walls of ferns, than you haven’t experienced a hike like Fern Canyon Trail. This short trek transports you through a cool moist canyon with fortress-like walls covered top to bottom in … Read more