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Jun 17, 2024 · The county bearing his name is home to natural wonders Humboldt himself never saw (his expeditions were largely to Mexico and points south), including the coast redwoods of Redwood National and State Parks that top out at 380 feet (a thirty-five-story building).
Jun 11, 2024 · Quick Facts. Location: California. Significance: Olmsted Designed Park. Though Olmsted Jr and his father both contributed extensively to California State Parks, and the National Park Service in general, today we’ll focus specifically on Jr’s fight to protect California’s natural wonder.
Jun 24, 2024 · Just south of Madera, 1.75 miles south of Ave 12, and 2.1 miles north of Ave 9 (or more specifically at 06-MAD-99-05.7), there lies a pine tree and a palm tree in the median of Highway 99. It has been there since the 1920’s and marks the former halfway point in California.
Jun 28, 2024 · Even if your car is a tight squeeze through the tree (fold in your mirrors!), it's possible to walk through the tree and take photos, too. Visitors can also drive on top of a giant (fallen) redwood.