Why You Must Visit California's Redwood National Park Before You Die

The more time spent walking around, the more intrigued I became and the more I wanted to learn about these giants. Did you know that back in 1850, there were more than two million acres of redwood trees along the California coast? What's even more shocking is that after several decades of unrestricted clear-cut logging, today, there are only 139,000 acres.

Thankfully, after years of protesting for safekeeping, the National Park Service and California State Parks now manage these lands, with hopes of preserving them for generations to come.