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This is California’s prettiest state park—with redwoods, blue water, and an 80-foot waterfall flowing into the ocean

This is one of the most beautiful places in the Golden State.
AOL

California's 5 Most Ethereal Trails In Redwoods National And State Parks, According To Reviews

California's peerless coast redwood trees (officially known as Sequoia sempervirens) reach heights that almost defy belief — until you're lucky enough to see them in person. As the tallest trees on ...
AOL

Nestled Between San Jose And The Pacific Ocean Is A Redwood State Park With Camping And Hiking

Footpath through the forest Portola Redwoods State Park, San Mateo County, California - yhelfman/Shutterstock Originally inhabited by the Quiroste tribe, Portola Redwoods State Park provided plenty of ...
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7 best state parks in California—from a ‘mini Yosemite’ to an ancient redwood forest

The Golden State may be famous for its national parks, but its state park system is worthy of praise, too.
Los Angeles Times

Charred by fire, these grand California redwoods rise again. How to hike among them

• Big Basin Redwoods State Park, near Santa Cruz, is recovering after fire scorched almost the entire park in 2020. • Of 115 miles of trails and fire roads in the park, 31.5 are open. More are to ...
SFGate

The rarest redwoods in the world can be found inside a Northern California state park

To visit the Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt County is to be surrounded by the rich browns, deep reds and lush greens of the redwood forest. This iconic stretch of old Highway 101, now state Route ...