Avenue of the Giants
There are three species of Giant Redwood trees in the world, and two of these are to be found in California. The coastal Redwood is what you will find at the Avenue of the Giants and the other park attractions that have Redwoods in them, similar to Humboldt Redwood State Park, Del Norte Coast Redwoods Park, as well as the Redwood National Park.

The Sequoia National Park is where the first Giant Sequoia can be found, but the Coastal Redwoods really grow taller than the Sequoia Trees inland. The old growth Redwood Trees on the coast are 200 years old and grow to over three hundred feet in height. The famous Avenue of the Giants is a scenic drive that California is known for, and is a thirty-one mile drive through the Humboldt Redwoods State Parks.

Tourists come every year to drive along this picturesque highway to see the main attraction, which is the Giant Sequoia. There are a few different trees that are known for their own unique features. The Avenue of the Giants meanders alongside Highway 101 through the Humboldt Redwood State Park, following an overall similar route but varying slightly. There are clearly marked signs directing you to the highway where you can drive through an ancient grove of giant redwood Trees.

The Chimney Tree stands at 78 feet, and is not impressive in size but you will be amazed that it is still growing after being nearly destroyed in a wildfire in 1914. Most visitors know about the Shrine Drive through tree, which can accommodate smaller vehicles. The Immortal Tree still stands near Red crest, having endured flooding, fires, numerous lightning strikes and cruel loggers axe cuts. The Avenue of the Giants is an awe-inspiring 31-mile drive through Humboldt Country and the fog shrouded, mystical beauty of the Northern California wilderness.

Did you know? That one of the most extraordinary parts of a California holiday is seeing the 2,000 year old giants that towers ceremoniously over the misty woods of California, and can be found from the prairies and the rivers to the 37 miles of pristine Northern California Coast, where you can find the Redwood National Park.

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