We went for a walk along the Peterson Memorial Trail on Walker Road on a beautiful sunny day in June (2013) 4 adults and 2 toddlers. It was fantastic with so much to see and beautiful pictures to be taken. Our imaginations were worked to the limit telling the children stories about fairy houses in the tree stumps and playing... More

The Redwoods are very cool but there are not any travel guides. We found a person, Kim Hruby who drove our car through Stouts Grove near Crescent City, CA. Kim did an excellent job of driving, telling us about the trees and the area. She also took us along the coast, saw lighthouses and sea lions. We highly recommend contacting... More

The NPS web site is poor about describing what you will find and see. First, understand that the redwoods are scattered in relatively small groves for a couple hundred miles through northern California. Most are along the main highway, SR 101 and SR 199. Some of the best area is along 199, and there are very few places to stop... More

Redwood National Park is a huge park that requires a little planning to get the most out of the experience. I would give Humboldt Redwoods SP a slight edge over Redwood NP but it's an apples/oranges debate. Driving through Redwood National Park is easy and there are many, clearly marked signs for area attractions. We were going north on the... More

You really must visit these trees once in your lifetime. They should be ranked among the ranks of the Grand Canyon as a necessary visit in the United States. So many gorgeous campgrounds; so many gorgeous trails to explore. Stayed at the Elk Prairie campground - beautiful and serene with a mellow creek running through it. Bathroom facilities were topnotch:... More

Definitely do the drive through Jedidiah park, the road (dirt) goes through a dense area of old redwoods. The trail down to the Tall Trees grove is also worthy--though you have to get a free permit (limited to 50/day) to do it. We camped at a primitive campsite along the coast and found it quiet and peaceful.

My husband and I took a hike at Elk Prairie (6.5 mile hike) and was AMAZED at the groomed trails, beauty of the giant redwoods, serenity, quiet and magnificence of the natural setting we were in. It was one of the most memorable hikes I have ever taken. The trees are gigantic and it felt like we were in a... More

What an incredible display of beautiful nature. Trees that are thousands of years old and hundreds of feet tall are simply indescribable as you stand at their base. We took the trip North to South and stopped in Crescent City at the beginning at the visitor center. I highly recommend stopping at a visitor center, grabbing a map, and having... More

A "must see" if you are traveling the Pacific Coast Highway. Be sure and stop at the visitor center located in Crescent City to get your free maps and a listing of the times when the interpretive walks are scheduled. The walks are with a knowledgeable National Park Ranger and lasts about one hour. You will need to bring your... More