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Boulder Creek, California
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Established in 1902, Big Basin Redwoods State Park is the oldest state park in California, preserving ancient coast redwoods that are among the tallest and oldest trees on Earth.
In 2020, the CZU Lightning Complex fires severely damaged Big Basin, but restoration efforts are underway to revive its natural beauty and ecosystems.
Big Basin is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including black-tailed deer, bobcats, and over 100 species of birds, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts.
Big Basin offers over 80 miles of trails, including the famous Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail, which provides hikers with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.
The park has a rich cultural history, with evidence of Native American habitation dating back thousands of years, particularly by the Ohlone people.
The park's landscape features fascinating geological formations, including sandstone outcrops and waterfalls, shaped by millions of years of natural processes.
Big Basin played a pivotal role in the early conservation movement, inspiring the establishment of other state parks and the preservation of California's natural heritage.
