Redwoods and sequoias differ in three main ways: Redwoods are taller, whereas sequoias are larger and thicker at their base. And redwoods like to live near the ocean, whereas sequoias prefer the subalpine, between five and seven thousand feet, where it still gets hot and dry enough for fires. Sequoias have thicker skin, too, with bark up to two feet thick, which makes them even less susceptible to forest fires, a natural occurrence in any forest, but sequoias need fires to release the seeds of their well-protected cones, and they need fires to clear the forest floor for their relatively small seeds to get into the loam.
I come from a people with the shortest expected life span in this country. Living through this pandemic and hearing about people dying in such vast numbers can be numbing, Numbers can be numbing, and death can be made abstract, but the pandemic has disproportionately affected Native people, including dozens of elders from my tribe. Having survived genocide and disease, forced removal and boarding schools, how did we not make circles around one another in our communities, keeping the living root system alive?
There is a strange and kitschy amusement park of sorts in Klamath, California, called Trees of Mystery. It features redwood trees and has a Skytram that carries you through the forest hundreds of feet in the air.
Paul Bunyan is heavily featured. The museum features a collection of Native art and artifacts probably not acquired in any honest kind of way. Once, at a natural history museum of dinosaur statues in Utah, I saw a Native American artifacts display on the second floor featuring Navajo powwow regalia. People must think Native Americans are gone, or belong to nature, or both. That the amusement park itself has survived all this time is itself a mystery.
Like these fairy rings growing around a stump, clones for the future of their kind around a life cut down too soon. Or trees that need fires to plant their seeds in the loam.
The Redwoods have been my companions since I was born. A series of educational trails to explore during your visit include: the Kingdom of the Trees trail, the Forest Experience trail, the Wilderness trail, and the Trail of Tall Tales.
The trails are pretty short and easy, with a combined distance of under 2 miles. The Kingdom of Trees trail features coastal redwoods, sitka spruce, and douglas fir. Along the way, there are numerous audio and informational displays for those interested in learning more about the history of these magnificent trees. The highlight along this trail is the Cathedral tree , a rare sight consisting of 9 living trees coming together to form one.
This unique tree draws couples a a most unique wedding destination. Also, there is an Easter celebration held here. The Upside down tree pictured below is quite a unique sight.
This tree forms when a horizontal and vertical tree grow together. Note that there are 2 trunks and 2 root structures. On the Forest Exploration trail , you will learn more unique facts about redwoods. Highlights along this trail include the Brotherhood Tree and the Towering Inferno. The Brotherhood, at feet, is the tallest tree on-site. Lighting struck the Inferno in , making it quite the unique sight. The Wilderness Trail is about a mile in length, although pretty easy as it is mostly a downhill trek.
Yo can take this down the mountain as opposed to taking the Sky Trail back down. I recommend doing so as you will get to explore more of the beautiful redwoods in a more rustic setting. This is a fun, easy trail for anyone looking for an enjoyable, low impact nature walk. These chainsaw redwood carvings really are amazing and there are dozens to enjoy during your visit.
Note: you can take a shuttle up to the Sky Tram, thus avoiding all trails, however, I really recommend getting out there and exploring the beautiful scenery on your own 2 feet.
Only then can you truly appreciate the majesty of these trees. First class. Lighthouse Inn 2. Roundtrip non-stop flight included. It was a very nice stay. People were friendly and it was clean. Oceanview Inn 2. Staff was friendly, the front lobby has a big beautiful inviting mural.
Parking was simple. Close by many little restaurants. I didnt like that i found sand under the sheets along with hair. I found hair in the microwave. It didnt have a deadbult on the door, so my toddler ran out and almost fell down the stairs no way to contain him. No screen on window, prettiey dangerous. Also they didnt have any breakfast bar open it is still closed. Anchor Beach Inn 2 out of 5. Right by the beach. Big rooms.
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