Prairie Creek Redwoods A Gem Among Ancients
Prairie Creek RedwoodsPrairie Creek Redwoods State Park features more than 14,000 acres of ancient and young redwoods in Humboldt County, Calif.
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park features more than 14,000 acres of ancient and young redwoods in Humboldt County, Calif.“Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park is a sanctuary for nature-lovers, hikers and bike-riders and explorers,” AI-Pro stated. “Its sprawling landscapes are adorned with towering trees, lush ferns and a myriad of wildlife that thrived within its boundaries.
“Established in 1923, the park was dedicated to the preservation and protection of these ancient trees, which were a testament to the Earth’s incredible history.”
While Prairie Creek is beautiful, be aware there are mountain lions. I have been tracked twice by mountain lions in Prairie Creek, once near park headquarters. There are online sites that explain how to react if you encounter a mountain lion, so please research this subject before going to the state park.
Prairie Creek RedwoodsPrairie Creek Redwoods State Park features more than 14,000 acres of ancient and young redwoods in Humboldt County, Calif.“Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park is a sanctuary for nature-lovers, hikers and bike-riders and explorers,” AI-Pro stated. “Its sprawling landscapes are adorned with towering trees, lush ferns and a myriad of wildlife that thrived within its boundaries.
“Established in 1923, the park was dedicated to the preservation and protection of these ancient trees, which were a testament to the Earth’s incredible history.”
When I was editor of the now-defunct daily newspaper The Eureka Reporter, which I co-founded, a husband and wife were attacked on the western side of the park, just off the main avenue. Both survived but the husband was severely wounded.That said, an attack is an extremely unlikely event.
And there are other animals in the park to be excited about, including a variety of raptors, birds and Roosevelt elk.
I have also mountain biked down to Gold Bluff Beach and on park trails that were then approved for mountain bike riding.
“Walking through the park, visitors would find themselves mesmerized by the sheer scale and beauty of the Coastal Redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens: ‘ever living’),” AI-Pro stated. “Some of these towering giants, reaching heights of more than 350 feet, have trunks wide enough to fit several people standing side by side. “Some of these redwoods are among the oldest living organisms on the planet, dating back more than 2,000 years.”
Prairie Creek RedwoodsPrairie Creek Redwoods State Park features more than 14,000 acres of ancient and young redwoods in Humboldt County, Calif.“Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park is a sanctuary for nature-lovers, hikers and bike-riders and explorers,” AI-Pro stated. “Its sprawling landscapes are adorned with towering trees, lush ferns and a myriad of wildlife that thrived within its boundaries.
“Established in 1923, the park was dedicated to the preservation and protection of these ancient trees, which were a testament to the Earth’s incredible history.”
One of the park's highlights was the Cathedral Trees Trail, which is my favorite to take to Rhododendron Trail and finish on that trail, even ducking under rhodies that grow over the trail in one place.“Cathedral Trees Trail is a serene pathway that meanders through a grove of massive Coastal Redwoods,” according to AI-Pro. “The ambiance is ethereal, with the sunlight peeking through the canopy and illuminating the forest floor. The air is filled with a strong earthy fragrance, reminiscent of moss and fallen leaves.
“Birdwatchers travel to the park to catch a glimpse of the endangered marbled murrelets, bald eagles and great blue herons that nest in the treetops.”
There is a lot to do at Prairie Creek.
“Visitors can partake in a variety of outdoor activities, from hiking, biking and camping to kayaking and fishing,” according to AI-Pro. “The park’s extensive trail system provides adventurers with opportunities to explore the rugged terrain, witness waterfalls, walk through the magnificent Fern Canyon, and breathe in the crisp forest air.”
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