5 Notes on Visiting Redwood National & State Parks

Read the full post at - 5 Notes on Visiting Redwood National & State Parks In June 2025, my family and I spent two full days (and three nights) in Redwood National and State Parks as part of a road trip through Oregon and Northern California. I’d been looking forward to this one for a long time. I’ve been to several national parks, and every single one has managed to exceed my expectations. So for the Redwoods, I deliberately set my expectations sky-high. Here are 5 notes from the trip – plus what I’d do differently next time. 1. The Trees. My Word, the Trees. I’m fascinated by trees. And the idea of seeing the tallest tree species on Earth – in its native ecosystem – was a big deal for me. Until this trip, the only redwoods I’d ever seen were at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. They have a dawn redwood in one area and a coast redwood in their evergreens-from-around-the-world section. The coast redwood is maybe 30 feet tall. You can kind of get a sense of it…but not really. Standing at…