Description:Redwood National and State Parks are home to some of the world's tallest trees: old-growth coast redwoods. They can live to be 2000 years old and grow to over 300 feet tall. Spruce, hemlock, Douglas-fir, berry bushes, and sword ferns create a multiple canopied understory that towers over all visitors. The parks' mosaic of habitats include prairie/oak woodlands, mighty rivers and streams, and 37 miles of pristine Pacific coastline. Cultural landscapes reflect American Indian history. The more recent logging history has led to much restoration of these parks. Three California state parks and the National Park Service unit represent a cooperative management effort of the National Park Service and California Department of Parks and Recreation. They are Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, and Redwood National Park, comprising 45 percent of all the old-growth redwood forest remaining in California. Together these parks are a World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve, protecting resources cherished by citizens of many nations. Press the IN DEPTH button for Redwood National and State Parks' extended web pages including information on trip planning, frequently asked questions, area history, cultural and natural resources, kid's games, maps, photo gallery, employment, government documents, and current events.
Directions:Plane - Crescent City Airport, 202 Dale Rupert Road, Crescent City, (707) 464-7311, United Express. Eureka-Arcata Airport, Arcata, United Express, 1-800-241-6522 or Horizon, 1-800-547-7660.
*Car - Redwood National and State Parks are along US Highways 101 and 199. From 101, access additional park sites via the Bald Hills Road, Davison Road, Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, Coastal Drive, Requa Road, and Enderts Beach Road (south to north). From 199, take South Fork Road to Howland Hill List of Activities
Autotouring
Biking
Camping
Fishing
Hiking
| Horseback Riding
Museum/Visitor Center
Picnic
Water Sports
Wildlife Viewing
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Address| Redwood National and State Parks |
| Redwood National and State Parks |
| 1111 Second Street |
| Crescent City, CA 95531 |
| Phone Headquarters 707-46 |
| Email REDW_Information@nps.gov |
| Map of Redwood National and State Parks
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