Over the years, I’ve met a few people who don’t care for other humans much, but I’m one who enjoys new conversations and people. Over the years, the coast redwood parks have brought many new friends from other states and countries. Sometimes it started with email or phone, sometimes meeting on a trail. And even from the local […]
My answer … no. Aside from rare extremes (which I will explain), the answer is basically “no”. There is no part of the year where a great experience isn’t available. For photography, I tell people that late autumn to June is the best in the coast redwoods, but for this post let’s stick with basic hiking, […]
For those not familiar with coast redwood measuring, there are mainly two methods employed. One involves a climber going to the top and dropping a tape to the ground. The second method is using a laser rangefinder from the ground. Sometimes a climber can’t drop the tape all the way and may also use a laser […]
The group below are students, teachers and adults, who were staying at the Howland Hill Outdoor School on the edge of Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. The image shows them on Boy Scout Tree trail the first morning after their arrival the evening before. If you search online “National Park Service, Howland Hill Outdoor School” […]
This is my most recent print on canvas, available as 20 in. x 30 in. … taken in Redwood National Park, during an unseasonable 80 (+) degrees Spring afternoon. The trunk is over 20 ft. diameter, with a large burl near the base. Added to www.vadenphotography.com
Last week, in Redwood National Park, my exploring partner and I concurred that Tall Trees Grove and trail are worthy of 5 stars rating on a 5/5 scale. Previously, I gave it 4 stars worth, or above average, differing from redwoodhikes.com which listed just 3 stars or average. Check out my updated web page on […]
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 […]
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, […]
As a reminder … one more recent sighting of Mountain Lion, aka Cougar, near Nickel Creek Campground. It’s no surprise there are Mountain Lion in the area. It’s their home. They have been photographed or seen in Prairie Creek redwoods, and other nearby locations too. FYI … a page about them, and bear >> http://www.mdvaden.com/redwood_bears_cougars.shtml […]
June, 2013, the road was closed to Tall Trees Grove, indefinitely. For visitors vehicles at least. The grove and trail were reported as available by bike or hike, but that takes about 7 miles coming down from Bald Hills Rd.. Or, another alternative of hiking 7 miles along Redwood Creek Trail, and using the parking […]
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