Wonder on wheels: Bicycling on the famed Avenue of the Giants
onPedaling through Humboldt Redwoods State Park offers an immersive forest experience
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Take the 101 north to Eden
onWhen I was 4, I started going to synagogue. The same year, I cracked open the 1990 World Book Encyclopedia and was transfixed by an illustration under the article title, “Redwoods.” It’s the first memory I have where the natural …
California State Parks Week is here–let’s have fun!
onCalifornia State Parks Week starts June 14.
10 amazing coast redwood parks for people with disabilities
onPart of the allure of coast redwood parks lies in their untamed nature. While some parks are remote, others are close to cities, but feel far removed from urban life and its amenities. You may think that the forests’ wild …
4 great giant sequoia parks for disabled hikers
onWith towering trees and fresh, oxygen-rich air, groves of giant sequoias, also known as Sierra redwoods, have the power to inspire and enhance the well-being of all people. That’s why it’s so important to strive for easy access to these …
Escape crowds at these 6 enthralling, lesser-known redwood parks
onExploreRedwoods.org has long showcased more than 100 national, state, and local redwood parks in California as well as a few in Oregon. To help narrow your choices as summer approaches, consider these favorite, off-the-beaten-track parks as chosen by Save the …
Partnership between the League and California State Parks runs deep
onRedwoods and Save the Redwoods League played a big role in the founding of California State Parks.
The strange history of the redwood tunnel trees
onTunnel trees mark a strange time in the marketing of tourism in the redwoods.
League partnerships receive California State Parks awards
onRedwoods Rising and Grove of Titans receive awards
Video: Biking the San Vicente Redwoods with World Champion Kate Courtney
onWe invited World Champion and Olympic mountain biker Kate Courtney to ride the trails of San Vicente Redwoods to demonstrate the relationship between conservation and recreation. Late last year, a new network of trails opened to the public at San …
Talking science with the League’s Laura Lalemand
onSave the Redwoods League’s Laura Lalemand talks science.
How wildfire changes the world underground
onWhen a wildfire burns through a forest, it can leave behind a charred and seemingly lifeless landscape. But before long, seedlings sprout in the burned, black soil—the promise of a renewed forest. What kind of forest will it be? Which …
Redwoods Rising receives major Wildlife Conservation Board grant
onRedwoods Rising receives important grant from Wildlife Conservation Board.
Wildflowers of the redwood forests
onIf it’s spring, it’s wildflower season. Wildflower season is one of the best times to experiences California’s great outdoors.
Video: Mark your calendars for California State Parks Week, June 14-18
onCalifornia State Parks Week will be held June 14-18
10 amazing redwoods photos for Earth Day
onThe 53rd Earth Day is coming up on April 22, with its worldwide demonstrations of support for environmental protection and celebrations of our planet’s natural wonders. Among these wonders are the magnificent coast redwood and giant sequoia forests. Enjoy some …
Happy Arbor Day. What is it?
onAsk the average person to define Arbor Day, and a likely response is, “It’s something to do with trees.” While Arbor Day isn’t the most popular holiday in America, it’s been celebrated in the nation since April 10, 1872, when …
League mourns passing of redwoods champion Gordon Moore
onLeague mourns passing of Gordon Moore.
Protecting a sensitive salamander
onNear the jade waters of the Smith River in Redwood National and State Parks is the habitat of a small amphibian species that may depend on redwood forests as its environment changes. The southern torrent salamander (Rhyacotriton variegatus) seeks clear, …
7 awesome backpacking trips in the redwoods
onDay hikes are one way to experience the awe of California’s coast redwood and giant sequoia forests, but there’s nothing like the immersive experience of backpacking in these places. Carrying everything you’ll need allows you to reach parts of the …