Walking among the magnificent Coastal Redwood sequoias, the largest and oldest trees in the world, in the Redwood National and State Parks of Californian far north.

The far northern coast of California, just dozens of miles off the Oregon border, is the home of Redwood National and State Parks that feature old-growth temperate rainforests. The four parks, together protect 45 percent of all remaining coast redwood (Sequoia Sempervirens) old-growth forests, totalling about 40 000 acres. These trees are the tallest, among the oldest, and one of the most massive tree species on Earth.

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In addition to the redwood forests, the parks preserve other indigenous flora, fauna, grassland prairie, cultural resources, portions of rivers and other streams, and 37 miles (60 km) of pristine coastline.

Redwood National and State Parks.

Redwoods parks feature old-growth temperate rainforests and protect 45 percent of all remaining coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) on the planet.

Redwood National and State Parks.

These trees are the tallest, among the oldest, and one of the most massive tree species on Earth.

Redwood National and State Parks.

California redwood is an evergreen, long-lived, monoecious tree living 1,200–2,200 years or more.

Redwood National and State Parks.

This species includes the tallest living trees on Earth, reaching up to 115.5 meters in height (without the roots) and up to 8.9 m in diameter at breast height.

Redwood National and State Parks.

These trees are also among the oldest living things on Earth.

Redwood National and State Parks.

Elks along the Redwood forests.

The elk, also known as the wapiti, is one of the largest terrestrial mammals in its native range of North America.

Elks along the Redwood forests.

The name Wapiti originates from the Shawnee and Cree word waapiti, meaning 'white rump'.

Elks along the Redwood forests.

Males also engage in ritualized mating behaviors during the rut, including posturing, antler wrestling (sparring), and bugling, a loud series of vocalizations that establishes dominance over other males and attracts females.

Confusion Hill.

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Redwood National and State Parks.

Redwood National and State Parks.

Redwood National and State Parks.

Redwood National and State Parks.

Redwood National and State Parks.

Redwood National and State Parks.

Redwood National and State Parks.

Redwood National and State Parks.

Redwood National and State Parks.

Redwood National and State Parks.

Redwood National and State Parks.

Redwood National and State Parks.

Redwood National and State Parks.

Redwood National and State Parks.

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Elks along the Redwood forests.

Elks along the Redwood forests.

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