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Rowan and Emerson walking down the trail.

The Redwood Forest: A Prescription for Kids, Adults

by Ruskin Hartley on July 10, 2012

Last week up in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park I overheard two young boys: “Daddy, can I take a photo of the creek?” His older brother commented, “I don’t need a camera, I’m going to take a photo with my …

"Big Tree" in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.

Redwoods’ Magic Shines amid Crisis

by Ruskin Hartley on July 3, 2012

After a year of anguish, hard work and some heartbreak, the headlines scream “no parks will close.” Well, except for the five that will. And the ones that will be closed during the week, or off-season. And some have no …