Redwood National and State Parks, National parks in California
The Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP) are a complex trio of federally and state-managed parks that protect 45% of all remaining coast redwood old-growth forests.
These parks were created in 1968 to provide protection to the trees which had been extensively logged during the nineteenth century.
The parks received World Heritage Site designation from UNESCO in 1980 due to their cultural significance.
Visitors can enjoy camping, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, bird watching, wildlife viewing, and stargazing among other outdoor activities.
Home to the tallest tree on earth, the Hyperion.
Location: Del Norte County
Location: Humboldt County
Inception: October 2, 1968
Phone: +17074646101
Website: nps.gov/redw
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Hyperion is a coast redwood located in California, standing nearly 380 feet tall.
The Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP) are a complex trio of federally and state-managed parks that protect 45% of all remaining coast redwood old-growth forests.
Redwood National Park is home to some of the tallest trees on Earth.
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park features old-growth redwoods along the wild and scenic Smith River.
Trees of Mystery is a unique forest with towering redwoods and a variety of unusual tree formations.
An expansive preserve home to old-growth coast redwoods.
Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park is notable for its towering coastal redwood trees.
Lost Monarch is known to be one of the largest known coast redwood trees.
The Smith River National Recreation Area is known for its pristine waters and diverse ecosystems.
Camp Lincoln was a military outpost in the United States of America.
