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Redwood National and State Parks
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Mill Creek Horse Trail: A dandy trail to ride-hike in the northern section of the parks.

Redwood Creek: Hiking and backcountry camping. Ride your horses on Orick Horse Trail.

Horses are allowed on designated trails in the redwoods. Check it out!

 

Pets are not allowed to stroll on any trail. Find out where they can go for a walk.

 
Bear Country! Have you met a bear along a trail in your national parks? Find out what to do, how the bear might react, and the safest way to hike redwood trails!
 

We have lots of mountain lions in the vast wild lands of Del Norte and Humboldt Counties, wherein lies Redwood National and State Parks. Take the necessary precautions.

The Roosevelt elk are the largest subspecies of elk in North America. Find out where you might come across the bronze-body, white-butt wapiti of the redwoods.

Beach Safety: You do not want to face a sneaker wave! Find out about safely walking along North Coast beaches here.

 
Bicycling in the redwoods? You can do it! Find out about the limited number of bikes trails that exist for your riding enjoyment in the redwoods, the prairies, and along the coastline.
 
Fishing in the redwoods isn't just a sport, it's a destination event! Find out how you can hook the big one in Redwood Creek or Smith River.
 

Public campgrounds: Camp in the redwoods, on the ocean, or next to a lagoon; hike, kayak, fish, ponder—it's all here.

 
Discover the family of redwoods here. Only three sub-species exist in the world. Where do they live?
 
Burls: What are those gnarly, knobby attachments on the redwood trees?
 
Redwood Seedling: Purchase a coast redwood seedling at one of five redwood visitor centers. Find out here how to keep the seedling alive!
 
Fact Sheet: The official facts about Redwood National and State Parks. What you need to know!
 
Comment Sheet: We welcome your comments.
 
The making of a Yurok redwood dugout canoe.
 
French translation for the Redwood National and State Parks' Official Map and Guide.
 
German translation for the Redwood National and State Parks' Official Map and Guide.
 
Spanish translation for the Redwood National and State Parks' Official Map and Guide.
 
Chinese translation for the Redwood National and State Parks' Official Map and Guide.
 
Redwood National Park resource managers pioneered watershed restoration. This 8-page newspaper covers the history and the future of restoring watersheds in these parks, includes lots of pictures and maps.
 

Print out the annual visitor guide here. This is special edition covering the 40th anniversary of Redwood National Park. As always, find out about ranger-led activities, scenic drives, short walks, long hikes, area information, backcountry basics, mega-fauna, the definition of old growth, and the location of visitor centers.

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Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
All that remains of a sheep ranch owned by the Lyons family for more than 100 years and until 1927 is several ranch barns and shepherds' cabins. You can walk by Dolason barn along a hiking trail that begins at mile 17.0 on Bald Hills Road. The trail to this scenic meadow connects to the tall trees.

Last Updated: March 04, 2009 at 13:27 EST