Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

A hiker wearing a bright red jacket and a gray backpack walks through a redwood forest carpeted with giant ferns.

Redwoods backpacking, the antidote to stress

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Sometimes 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 …

Roosevelt Elk traffic

Video: Redwoods traffic jam

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Watching a group of Roosevelt elk slowly cross highway 101.

People ride in an electric all-terrain chair through Prairie Creek Redwoods.

Making tracks to the redwoods with David’s Chair

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There’s a new way for redwoods enthusiasts with mobility challenges to explore the stunning old-growth groves at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. The park now offers an electric all-terrain Action Trackchair for use on designated trails, including more rugged trails …

A smiling park holds up an animal skull.

Dancing rangers, dunk tanks at Prairie Creek birthday bash

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A century may be no big deal to a 2,000-year-old redwood tree. But for us humans, a 100-year anniversary calls for one heck of a party. On August 26th, Save the Redwoods League staff joined more than a thousand fellow …

Mill Creek Campground

5 amazing places to stay in Redwood National and State Parks

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Campgrounds and cabins in the land of giants Campgrounds and cabins in the land of giants There really isn’t anything quite like camping among the tall trees, and Redwood National and State Parks offer great experiences for those wanting to …

Redwood Creek Overlook

9 tips for planning your visit to Redwood National and State Parks

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Rangers offer vital info No one knows Redwood National and State Parks like the local rangers, who compiled these great tips for anyone visiting the area. Use the park app Park rangers created the National Park Service app that includes …

Fern Canyon

Secrets for the best visit to Fern Canyon

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Crowding at this magical spot means visitors should plan carefully Undoubtedly, if you’re planning a trip to Redwood National and State Parks you’ve put Fern Canyon in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park near the top of the list of sights …

Armando Quintero

League welcomes new Director of California State Parks

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Armando Quintero has been named to head California State Parks. Director Quintero has had a long and outstanding career in parks and conservation, including his work to engage, train and inspire the next generation of park leaders. We look forward to working with him!

Fungal Fruiting Bodies of the North Coast of California

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Fungal Fruiting Bodies of the North Coast of California is brought to you by California State Parks, a Centennial Lead Partner. September 8, 2018 4 pm – 4:45 pm (~45 min) Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Meet at: Prairie Creek …

Flowering Plants of Redwood National and State Parks

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Flowering Plants of Redwood National and State Parks is brought you by California State Parks, a Centennial Lead Partner. May 12, 2018 4 pm – 4:45 pm (~45 min) Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Meet at: Prairie Creek Visitor Center …

Beach Rocks and Minerals of the North Coast of California

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Beach Rocks and Minerals of the North Coast of California is brought you by California State Parks, a Centennial Lead Partner. February 10, 2018 4 pm – 4:45 pm (~45 min) Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Meet at: Prairie Creek …

Prairie Creek Salmon Tour

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Prairie Creek Salmon Tour is brought to you by Redwood National and State Parks, a Centennial Lead Partner. January 13, 2018 10 am – 11 am (~ 1 hour though it may go longer if there’s lots of fish!) Prairie …