Video: Mark your calendars for California State Parks Week, June 14-18
onCalifornia State Parks Week will be held June 14-18
7 ideas for winter fun among giant sequoias
onEveryone should have a chance to experience the magic of snow-draped sequoia, and this year, conditions are perfect. There’s plenty of snow and plenty of ways to get out and enjoy it. So if you’re craving a day in the forest, here are some ideas for where to go and what to do when the snow falls.
Damage keeping some redwood parks closed following storms
onredwood park closures due to storm damage
Tribal artist brings craft to redwood state parks
onYurok Tribal artist creates stools for redwood parks
A fun Q&A with Emily Harwitz, host of the I’ll Go If You Go podcast
onShe’s a bonafide nature nerd. She plays flute and drums. And she loves Kate Bush.
3 gorgeous waterfall hikes in the redwoods
onHow to fine three lovely waterfall hikes in California redwood forests.
New grant opportunities promote park engagement and budding scientists
onDeadlines for League grant opportunities approaching
Bill proposes policy to declare nature access as a human right
onAB 30 is a bill that would declare that access to nature and its benefits are human rights.
The redwood legacy of Sam McDonald
onSam McDonald protected redwoods in San Mateo County.
Fire at Big Basin Redwoods State Park derails nature museum project
onFire destroyed the Big Basin Redwoods State Park Nature Museum. Work on the project was well underway in the original building when the CZU August Lightning Complex Fire came through the headquarters on Aug. 18, destroying everything.
My Favorite Redwood Grove: An Ancient North Coast Forest Where Time Stands Still
onMy favorite redwood grove is along Cathedral Trees Trail in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. It’s one of the most beautiful hikes that’s also very accessible.
Save the Redwoods League Announces Special Birthday Edition of ‘Free Second Saturday’ in 100+ parks statewide: 100 Parks for 100 Years
onTo celebrate 100 years of saving California’s iconic redwood forests, Save the Redwoods League, California State Parks and 24 park agencies are offering free day-use admission to more than 100 redwood parks statewide on the second Saturday of October. This special edition of this popular program will take place on October 13 during celebration week.
Student Perspectives: Hey YOU! Help Everyone Get Access to the REDWOODS!
onThe redwood parks are for everyone, no matter their race or ethnicity. But a lot of people do not get a chance to experience these beautiful and wonderful parks. Here is what you can do to help everyone get access to redwood parks today.
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.
Experience the Redwoods from Afar in ‘Close Encounters’
onReading the perspective of someone who has never seen a redwood forest, I got to vicariously experience the redwoods for the first time again. I wanted to share “Close Encounters with Coastal Giants” with you, so that you can enjoy it, too.
Super Bowl and Redwoods – What Could They Possibly Have in Common?
onNOTHING! Well, almost nothing… Really, the only thing they share in common is bringing people together outdoors. Although it’s a far cry from a park or beach, at the very least, the Super Bowl will be played outside among a …
16 Amazing Redwood Escapes near San Francisco
onIf you’re like so many San Francisco Bay Area residents, nearby Muir Woods National Monument is your go-to place for a redwood-forest experience. But did you know about these 16 redwood parks within a one-hour drive of San Francisco?
The Inspiring Response to Free Redwood Parks Day
onGroup after smiling group rolled into Samuel P. Taylor State Park on November 27 for the first Free Redwood Parks Day sponsored by Save the Redwoods League, all of them happy to be in the forest’s embrace instead of fighting mall crowds on Black Friday.
Free Day-Use Admission to 49 State Parks on Friday
onSave the Redwoods League today announced Free Friday in the Redwoods — free admission to 49 participating California redwood state parks on Black Friday, November 27, 2015.
Save the Redwoods League to Provide Free Day-Use Admission for Anyone Who Visits a Participating California Redwood State Park on the Day After Thanksgiving
onSave the Redwoods League today announced Free Friday in the Redwoods — free admission to 49 participating California redwood state parks on Black Friday, November 27, 2015.