Armstrong redwoods state park

One of the best things about California is all of the places you can see gigantic redwood trees. From Coastal Redwoods to Giant Sequoias, you can find them up and down the state. The Armstrong Redwoods is one of those special places that has all of the majesty of the redwoods without all of the...

Discover where and how to see California’s stunning redwood trees (including where to see the tallest and biggest trees) with our detailed guide.

Walk beneath an old growth redwood forest's soaring canopy in Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. Learn more about this beautiful 805-acre park.

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Wintertime visitors to Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve in Guerneville are as likely to spot colorful galoshes as hiking boots as they trek along the family-friendly trails that wind among the towering redwoods within this majestic state park. Although several moderate and strenuous trails can challenge more advanced hikers within the 805-acre reserve, families with toddlers […]

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We used to go camping every year in our 1963 Wheelcamper, inherited from my husband’s parents. We wanted to show our daughter the natural wonders of California and beyond. Among […]

Jonathan L explores Sonoma's redwood forest