Redwoods, Muir Wood National Park, California
Muir Woods National Monument was established on January 9, 1908 when President Roosevelt signed legislation to protect an old-growth coast redwood forest from destruction. Muir Woods is home to the iconic Sequoia sempervirens, also known as California redwood. They are some of the tallest trees on earth that only grow near the coast of California and Oregon. The redwoods in Muir Woods range between 600 to 800 years old and are about 258 feet tall.
Muir Woods National Monument was established on January 9, 1908 when President Roosevelt signed legislation to protect an old-growth coast redwood forest from destruction. Muir Woods is home to the iconic Sequoia sempervirens, also known as California redwood. They are some of the tallest trees on earth that only grow near the coast of California and Oregon. The redwoods in Muir Woods range between 600 to 800 years old and are about 258 feet tall.
Muir Woods National Monument was established on January 9, 1908 when President Roosevelt signed legislation to protect an old-growth coast redwood forest from destruction. Muir Woods is home to the iconic Sequoia sempervirens, also known as California redwood. They are some of the tallest trees on earth that only grow near the coast of California and Oregon. The redwoods in Muir Woods range between 600 to 800 years old and are about 258 feet tall.
The property was named after John Muir, “The Father of the National Parks” who was a famous environmentalist.