フンボルト郡の天然記念物・トップ15

This grove was dedicated by 1969 President Nixon to the former first lady, Lady Bird Johnson, as a tribute to all her conservation work. At the trailhead, there are restrooms, water, and parking.

The Newton Drury Parkway closes to cars the 1st Sat of each month Oct-May. Very quite in the redwood forests as you cycle by (or coast if you're headed N to S).

The Founders Tree Coast Redwood stands in Founders Grove, not far from Avenue of the Giants, and marks a worthwhile story. There is 1.3 miles of trail, but the main attraction is located near the parking lot. The nature of the area makes the word hiking more appropriate than hiking. The place is quite crowded in July and August but has its charm that makes it difficult to miss this time of year. The circular hiking trail requires your attention so that you don't leave it. But absolutely worth it because you are surrounded by giant trees. Fallen trees give you a sense of dimension, from root to top.

One of the most iconic and enduring hallmarks of American street kitsch is the drive-thru tree - only possible with the massive scale of California's redwoods. Of two known tree tunnels in Central California, the one in Tuolumne Grove is through a dead tree, and the Wawona tree in Yosemite fell in 1969. However, there are three drive-through redwoods still going strong on California's Redwood Coast, all of which are operated as tourist attractions.

Chandler Grove is a small hillside sequoia grove on the northern Avenue of the Giants. A short loop path circles through the grove. The grove has a large parking lot. Most of the grove is on a plain "bank" elevated a few meters above the water table of the Eel River; Typically, for such elevated sites, the relative lack of water means that there are no large trees. Still, the grove appears to be unlogged and has many small redwoods growing among ferns and redwood sorrel. An unofficial side trail leads to a small gleam next to the Avenue of the Giants, where a stream runs through an attractive collection of larger redwoods. Directly across the avenue, the High Rock Trail is much more spectacular, but it rarely gets any visitors because it is not visible from the street.

This 2.4-mile nature trail is one of the most beautiful trails in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Many photographic opportunities can be found along this redwood forest trail. As you walk the cool, shady path, you'll spot a bench dedicated to Ralph W. Chaney for rediscovering the Dawn Redwood in China in 1948 and bringing the seeds to the United States. (Source: Humboldt Redwoods State Park).

I saw all the "Defend the constitution" signs and NRA stickers inside the toll booth and thought "Meh, I'll pass." I'm not convinced that cutting a tunnel through a giant redwood tree for their profit and our amusement is a good idea.

As Mäx says, riding the Norman B. Drury Scenic Parkway from north to south is an absolute pleasure. Do a bit of climbing up front, then enjoy the gentle glide all the way down to join US101, surrounded by redwoods all the way.