An answer to California’s camping crunch
onAB 518 could help campers find more sites on private land, reducing the stress of crowded state and national parks.
Summer camping in Redwoods National Park
onA backpack trip to Elam Camp in Redwood National and State Parks over the 4th of July provides a quiet respite.
14-year-old helps redwoods while hiking John Muir Trail
onAt age 14, Lewis McColgan hiked all 211 miles of the John Muir Trail while raising funds to protect the beautiful redwood forests that he loves.
Redwoods backpacking, the antidote to stress
onSometimes modern life can feel like a daunting list of deadlines, debt, and difficult decisions. But all it takes to unzip from these everyday stresses is to walk deep into a redwood forest to live for a weekend, sustained by …
Magical winter backpacking in Mariposa Grove
onCamping among Yosemite’s giant sequoias reveals wonders off the beaten path. Camping in Yosemite in wintertime when everything is wrapped in a blanket of snow can be especially magical.
Beacon of renewal: A new welcome center opens
onIt’s a spectacular drive heading south from San Francisco on Highway 1, where under an azure sky, the furrowed Santa Cruz Mountains meet the sparkling, blue arc of the Pacific and its craggy sea stacks. In about 60 miles, the …
What does AB 618 mean for your next campout?
onIf you’ve ever tried booking a California state park campsite for a popular weekend, you know that sinking feeling. Scrolling past booked campground after booked campground, it seems like the entire state shared your dream of pitching a tent beneath …
Beat the heat at these cool redwood parks
on“Head for the beach!” That’s the message triggered in the human brain once temperatures push past 80 degrees. But can beaches get packed during heat waves, and they often lack shelter from harsh UV rays. Not to mention the sand …
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 …
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 …
3 of the best San Francisco Bay Area redwoods campgrounds
onHere are three of the best campgrounds in the redwoods near the San Francisco Bay Area, along with recommended hikes, nearby destinations, and packing tips.
3 pro tips for visiting the world’s largest ancient redwood forest
onThe best travel tips for visiting Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Redwood National Park features prime social distance camping
onAs urban Californians weary of Covid resort to overnighting in nature to break up the monotony of social distancing, one little known spot stands out for its remoteness and beauty.
Be a Park Champion for Humboldt Lagoons State Park
onBe a Park Champion and help remove invasive plants to restore sensitive habitat in the Stagecoach Hill Azalea Preserve. Free camping available for preregistered volunteers Friday and Saturday at nearby Patrick’s Point State Park. Email ParkChampionKen@gmail.com for camping info. Kids …
Join the Great American Backyard Campout
onJoin us this Saturday as we spend the afternoon at Oakland’s Joaquin Miller Park, hiking and camping among the redwoods. League staff will lead a hike through the forest to talk about the state of the redwoods and how we need the public of all ages to help us monitor these amazing beauties.
Last-Minute Summer Camping Guide
onA group searching for a summer weekend campsite at the last minute is common, says Anderson. And scoring that weekend is far from impossible, with the right approach. Here’s how to squeeze in that spontaneous weekend trip to your favorite park.
How My Family Backpacking Dream Came True (And Yours Can, Too)
onI can think of no wilder adventure than spending a week exploring the Yosemite backcountry with three teenage boys. With my oldest son heading into his final year of high school, I decided to go all out this summer in search of a truly epic, life-changing, never-to-forget experience that my sons and I could share.
You’re Invited! Hendy Woods Celebration
onFor decades, Hendy Woods State Park has been a favorite destination among locals and visitors for camping, hiking and swimming among gigantic 1,000-year-old redwoods. With trails winding through not one but two ancient redwood groves and the Navarro River flowing by, …
Handy E-Resources for Redwoods Trips
onWant to hike or camp in the redwoods? Don’t know where to go, don’t have a car, or need a last minute camp site? Or maybe you don’t want to go alone, or are wondering if your dog will be …
Kids in the Redwoods, Part 1
onDid you hear about the BioBlitz in the Bay Area last week? Scientists, community members, families and school groups converged on Muir Woods and Crissy Field to explore, catalog and discover our local ecology. I was at Muir Woods on …