Redwood National Park contains the tallest living things on earth, evergreen trees that grow to 350 feet high. The park was established specifically to protect these trees, because it is only here and a few small sites in California and Oregon that they now survive. Descendants of the giant evergreens that grew during the age of the dinosaurs, Redwoods thrived in moist temperate regions of the world. They take 400 years to mature and some survive for more than 2,000 years. Their thick, sapless bark protects them from fire, but landslides and wind can topple old trees. The Indians used fallen Redwood trees to build canoes and houses. The trees stand as majestic reminders of the slow evolution of nature.
This year-round park is located on the Northern California Coast South of Crescent City. Several state parks are adjacent to and nearby Redwood National Park.
