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Redwood National and State Parks

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description Redwood National and State Parks Overview

Redwood National and State Parks are a California park complex created in 1968, protecting coast redwoods including some of the world's tallest trees.

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Are Redwood National and State Parks one park or several parks?

They are a partnership of national and California state park lands. The complex was created in 1968 and protects coast redwoods, including some of the world's tallest trees.

Can you see the tallest tree in the world at Redwood?

The parks protect extremely tall coast redwoods, but exact locations of some record trees are kept restricted to prevent damage. Visitors can still see major groves such as Tall Trees Grove by permit.

How are redwoods different from sequoias?

Coast redwoods grow along the northern California coast and are the tallest trees. Giant sequoias grow inland in the Sierra Nevada, including in Sequoia National Park, and are famous for massive trunk volume.

Is Fern Canyon in Redwood National and State Parks?

Yes. Fern Canyon is in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, part of the Redwood National and State Parks complex.

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