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Crescent City, California
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Hyperion, a coast redwood, stands at an impressive 379.7 feet tall, making it the tallest known living tree in the world.
The park's old-growth temperate rainforests are home to a diverse range of species, including the endangered marbled murrelet and northern spotted owl.
In 1980, the park was designated as a World Heritage Site due to its outstanding natural beauty and ecological significance.
The park is located on the ancestral lands of several Native American tribes, including the Yurok, Tolowa, and Chilula, who have lived in the area for thousands of years.
The park's redwoods store more carbon per acre than any other forest in the world, playing a crucial role in carbon sequestration.
Redwood National Park offers over 200 miles of hiking trails, providing visitors with opportunities to explore its diverse landscapes and ecosystems.
The park was created in 1968 to preserve the remaining old-growth redwoods, which had been heavily logged in the preceding decades.
The Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway offers a picturesque drive through the heart of the redwood forest, showcasing some of the park's most majestic trees.
