California State Parks will celebrate the 100th birthday of Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This will be a free community celebration with a variety ...

Take a scenic walk through California’s redwoods on the James Irvine Trail, stretching 4.5 miles to Fern Canyon. With 450 feet of elevation gain, this 9-mile round trip offers a peaceful hike for ...

California State Parks officials removed a 73-year-old memorial honoring Save the Redwoods League founder Madison Grant from Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park earlier this month.

Experience the beauty of Northern California’s redwoods on the James Irvine Trail in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. This 4.5-mile (one-way) trail starts just behind the park’s Visitor Center and ...

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General Info:Located 50 miles north of Eureka, and 25 miles south of Crescent City, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park boasts of over 75 miles of trails perfect for running, hiking, and biking. As ...

What to Know. 35th Annual Candlelight Walk; Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, presented by the Redwoods Park Conservancy; Dec. 6 and 7, 2024; 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Prairie Creek State Park sits approximately 40 miles north of Eureka and features a spectacular old growth forest. "Old growth" forest refers to a forest that has not been logged by humans.

The names are confusing, but Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park is part of California's Redwood National Park, and it’s a great place to feel small among redwoods standing tall.

The hikers wanted to see the featured tree in the ancient California forest of Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. It's all about branding. Label something "Big Tree" and wait for them to come.

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Two jovial women bounded down a soggy trail with a question: "Where's the Big Tree?" ...