June 2nd, we discovered a large Coast Redwood in Redwood National and State Parks. It will probably rank among the 10 largest known Coast Redwoods. My exploring partner was Chris Atkins, whom I first met for LiDAR redwood measuring.We fine-tined our preparation …. packing snacks, cameras, lenses, getting a RNP overnight camping permit, water shoes, lasers, GPS, […]
For a number of years, I greatly favored Prairie Creek and Jedediah Smith redwoods parks over Humboldt. But over time, Humboldt Redwoods State Park began to grow on me. Although there is variation within the park, overall it’s more open feeling in the understory, and may possibly offer more redwood trunk photos unobstructed by understory […]
The big critters below are Roosevelt Elk. I see some about every other visit to the Coast Redwoods, but could find them every visit if I really wanted to. Between Deer and Elk, I see one or the other about 7 out of every 10 visits through, say, Redwood National Park or Prairie Creek Redwoods […]
Curious why so many people rave about James Irvine trail in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park? Or why redwoodhikes.com gives it a 5 star rating? The reason may be several reasons. As a loop with Miners A sample photo is shown below. The grandeur in part, may be that a long stretch seems panoramic or […]
Even wondered how tallest trees on Earth, like Coast Redwoods, are measured? One of the most accurate ways is when people like researchers climb them and drop a long tape to the ground. Another method is with laser rangefinders. Actually, when we measured the world’s tallest pine … 268 feet … the climbers tape measurement […]
Bet I called Redwood National and State Parks 3 times this week alone for information. The ranger I seem to reach most often is Ranger Michael (or Mike) out of Crescent City. So many questions and help … I now know this man’s voice !! The visitor centers have all been good for me though, […]
A Coast Redwood Giant which fell in Stout Grove of Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Winter 2014. The tree reveals a little bit of a story. See the man in the pit? The redwood germinated no higher than where his feet are standing about 6 feet below the present grade. A remnant of wood remaining […]
One of the more remarkable areas of Redwood Sorrel in the Coast Redwoods. Avenue of the Giants. It’s worth noting the care by visitors to not trample vegetation off the loop. About 6/10 of one mile around a meandering loop of short rolling hills. Easy access and parking. Click photo to enlarge. Google Map Location […]
Howland Hill Rd. through the midst of Jedediah Smith Redwoods is one of the most memorable drives in Redwood National and State Parks. The aim of this post is a reminder that Howland Hill Rd. can be closed in May or June for maintenance. And the closure may span 2 weeks … apparently with the […]
Met a group of four in the creek for which Prairie Creek redwoods is named after. They said they were “counting reds” or eggs laid by Salmon. This man is one of the four. Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, like Redwood National Park and others in the area, has Salmon living in the rivers and […]
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