Greetings from Redwood National & State Parks

This summer we spent several days 6 hrs north of where we live, enjoying Avenue of the Giants and swimming in the Eel River in Northern California. I would like to be able to go again, while the weather isn’t too cold. We recognize the park ranger who operates the public campground we stay at now because we’ve gone so often.. and it pains me to think he’s unable to go to work when he’s done nothing wrong. None of us have..

Sincerely,
Danielle

Redwood National & State Parks

Redwood National and State Parks protect a primeval landscape where the world’s tallest living organisms, towering coast redwoods, thrive. Visitors can feel small as they stroll in the shadows of these enormous trees and explore rocky undeveloped beaches, fern studded canyons, open prairie, oak woodlands, and fog-filled river valleys. These diverse habitats support myriad wildlife and plants, including several rare species.

State(s): California

Established: 1968

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