Redwood National and State Parks

The Road To The Redwood Trees, Redwood National And State Parks

Howland Hill Road, a dirt and gravel road lined on either side by tall coastal redwood trees in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, a part of Redwood National and State Parks

"Located in the northern part of the parks, Howland Hill Road is suitable for drivers not afraid of dust and getting very, very close to redwoods. Part of this 10-mile road once was a stage coach road and most of Howland Hill Road is narrow."

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By Rebecca Latson - April 27th, 2023 9:33am

Photography In The National Parks: The Invitation Of An Intimate Composition

How many times have you viewed someone’s national park images and one shot in particular pulled you into the composition? This shot invited you in. This is the power of an intimate composition. Traveler contributing photographer Rebecca Latson explains the photographic elements of this type of composition.

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By Rebecca Latson - April 11th, 2023 3:00am

Exploring The Parks: Redwood National And State Parks

There is an ancient sliver of land in the northern most region of California (often called the northern, northern of California) that is unlike anywhere else in the world. It is a region, like Narnia, that once you step inside—beckons your imagination and awakens your soul to nature’s mysterious and magical side.

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By NPT Staff - March 16th, 2023 2:45am

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #59

According to NPS.gov, “the National Park Service manages 424 individual units covering more than 85 million acres in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and US territories.” With so much to learn about each unit, there’s plenty of material for more quiz and trivia pieces like this Quiz and Trivia #59.

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By Rebecca Latson - March 14th, 2023 3:00am

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #58

It’s time to test your national parks knowledge for the month. See how much you really know before checking the answers at the bottom. No peeking!

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By Rebecca Latson - February 11th, 2023 2:45am

California Storms Impacting Multiple Park Units

The ongoing series of storms that has dropped more than 400 percent of the normal amount of rain California might expect has impacted multiple National Park System sites in the state. Here's a glance of some of the impacts and closures:

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By Compiled From N... - January 11th, 2023 4:16pm

Photography In The National Parks: My Favorite Parks For Photography – Part 2

In this Part 2 continuation of the previous month’s photo column, Traveler contributing photographer Rebecca Latson continues her list of favorite park units for photography and why they are her favorites.

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By Rebecca Latson - August 23rd, 2022 6:32am

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A Trail Through The Redwoods, Redwood National And State Parks

A dirt trail leading through a green forest of giant coastal redwoods at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Redwood National and State Parks

As you drive along the 10-mile Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway through Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, you'll see numerous trailheads beginning off the side of the road. Park at a pullout and take one of those trails to wander among the tall coastal redwood trees.

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By Rebecca Latson - August 11th, 2022 3:00am

A Hike To The World's Tallest Tree Could Cost You $5,000 And Jail Time

Too many people hoping to glimpse a closeup of what is considered the world's tallest tree, located in Redwood National and State Parks, have prompted the National Park Service to resort to a $5,000 fine and possible jail time to discourage the experience.

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By Compiled From N... - August 2nd, 2022 2:30am

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Photography In The National Parks: More Favorite Places For Photography

Since her last “favorite spots” columns written for the Traveler, contributing photographer Rebecca Latson has traveled to a few more units of the National Park System. In this month’s column, Rebecca introduces us to even more spots for favorite photo ops.

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By Rebecca Latson - May 24th, 2022 4:00am

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