Redwood National and State Parks

giant trees · California · nature preserve · old-growth forest

Home to the tallest trees. Redwood National and State Parks protect coast redwoods, which are the tallest trees on Earth. Some of these giants grow over 350 feet high, which is taller than the Statue of Liberty.

Located in northern California. The parks stretch along the rugged coast of northern California, combining one national park with three state parks all working together to protect the same forest ecosystem.

Saving half the remaining forests. These parks preserve 45 percent of all the old-growth coast redwood forests still standing today. Old-growth means these trees have been growing for hundreds or even thousands of years without being cut down.

Massive protected area. The combined parks cover 139,000 acres, which is roughly the size of 105,000 football fields. That's a lot of wild forest to explore and protect.

Wildlife habitat too. Beyond the incredible trees, these parks protect the animals and plants that live in the redwood forest ecosystem, including elk, salmon, and spotted owls.