Oh, the beautiful redwood forests! Have you ever been to any of the beautiful, mysterious groves in California? If so, when was the last time you visited? Was it within the last 20 years?
The redwoods are a popular destination among RVers and for good reason. Camping under the canopy of these ancient trees really can’t be beaten. They hold a special type of magic…
Please tell us in the poll the last time you visited any of the California groves. If it’s in your travel near future, tell us in the comments below. Thanks!
Absolutely!!! We lived in the Central Valley of California for many decades and visited the great redwoods often! They are magnificent. If you only go for the day they are worth it one of Hods greatest creations…
Happy RVing and hope to see you down the rode!
Just returned from Sequoia National Forest and Yosemite. Yosemite even had groves of sequoias! Amazing and awe inspiring.
Left *****fornia in 75 and have never looked back. Thankfully the Navy never sent me back. [Bleeped by Diane.]
Visited trees in the 80s. Went back to San Diego in 90s. Never will go back, too expensive, bad culture, bad traffic, bad thinking.
When my flight out of Oakland departed for Chattanooga in Oct.1969 coming back from Vietnam, I never looked back. The way CA is now I wouldn’t go there on a 50 cent bet.
Last time in the ***** State was 1982. It is on my “avoid list.” [Bleeped by Diane]
1972 was the last time in CA except for a very short stop in LA Airport. Have no desire to visit the **** CA. [Bleeped by Diane]
Then all of the information you have about California comes from someone else.
Too bad so many people have a closed mind. Who cares how a state is. If it has something that is spectacular to see, I want to go. I don’t ever want to leave the greatest state in the country, California. But I will travel to states I don’t want to live in to see their beauty. People act like you can catch something here. Sad.
Yep, and also visited the Oregon Redwoods.
In 2005 we shipped our motorcycle from Va to San Jose and flew one way out and rode cross country home. We rode up the coast through Oregon and I got to live my dream of seeing the redwoods. They are beautiful!
Left California in Aug 1977 when I got out of the Air Force. Saw the Redwoods and thought California was beautiful. Would never want to go back because of their political thinking. Two of the worst states are California and New York.
Just sad. Always have to politicize a simple question.
And ironically, many of those stationed here end up choosing to stay. Such a HORRIBLE place 😉
Yes. In 2009. on our way back from almost 3 months in Alaska, we visited Washington State, Oregon and California including the northern Redwood Forest area. Amazing coastal area and the huge Redwoods were almost unreal. Lots of windy roads for our 40 foot motor home with a toad behind. Put it on your bucket list if you have not seen the Redwoods. Stay safe, Stay well, Safe travels.
California, Oregon, and Washington are all on the list!
We went through the redwoods on our way up the coast to, eventually, Alaska 4 years ago. What a fantastic trip!
I live 10 min. from a Redwood State Park and walk it often. And for all of you who hate Calif.,we won’t miss you.
In fact, we prefer you to stay away!
Lived in Cali for many years. While much of the state is a desert (ecologically and *****), the Redwoods are a national treasure. My employment required monthly trips to Yosemite National Park for more than 15 years, and I have thousands of photos of the trees there and in Sequoia National Park. The coastal redwoods are impressive in a different way. Everyone should see them, regardless of the political climate. [Bleeped by Diane.]
Yes, three times, one of the very few reasons to go to CA.
I had the pleasure in 1999.
The Redwood and Sequoia are two different species of trees. The Redwood is the tallest tree, and the Sequoia is the largest tree. Redwoods provide great lumber while Sequoias provide toothpicks (they just splinter). Redwoods are found near the coast while Sequoias are found at high altitudes. And yes, I have visited both.
Interesting. Thanks!
I would like to see them both sometime.
Was going to say “cue the California bashing”, but it seems, from the ignorant comments, that it’s already here. Same as it’s been in my 60+ years.
The only explanation seems to be ignorance (especially regarding the actual definitions of “socialism’ and “communism”), with an obviously heavy overhang of envious resentment.
If you’re going to come here as a tourist, bashing us the entire time, you won’t find us bashing you back. That’s not our culture. Welcome to California.
For those still here, constantly complaining, with plans to move to the comparative “paradises” of Texas, Idaho, Tennessee, etc: please proceed, and happy travels.
You seem to be the only one not sticking to the subject.
We visited two Redwood groves in 2019 with friends from Wisconsin. The redwoods were spectacular. Our friends do not have an RV, they flew out from Wisconsin and we traveled in our 42 ft motorhome for 30 days taking in the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon as well as the entire Oregon Coast . We also took in Crater Lake and the Bend area. Our friends were very impressed with all the areas we visited.
Live up in Washington and have made a few trips down to visit the Redwoods. Absolutely love them!
Husband grew up in Eureka, CA. We take 2 weeks every year in September and RV in Benbow, 70 miles south of Eureka and just a few miles from the Avenues of the Giants. We take that drive every time. Trees are magnificent. Never tire of being in awe of them. Beautiful & so peaceful. Also make stops at the few remaining fruit/vegetable stands for delicious corn (Pepperwood is famous for their corn, roadside ear of corn still stands. Area changed drastically after the catastrophic floods in ‘64) tomatoes, blackberry jam, etc. Many places to visit in that area, Ferndale, Shelter Cove on the coast, small towns with great restaurants, cheeses, antiques. We make the trip to Eureka to take a picture of my husband in front of the home he grew up in and his Mom lived in until she passed away in 2000. Many beautiful Victorian homes remain. Most famous Carson Mansion.
We have spent days hiking in both the redwood forests and the sequoia forests. If you’re coming you might want to hurry. The drought is really bad this year and I suspect CA will have many serious wildfires. The redwoods and sequoias can survive fire but as they are getting more intense we will have to see how they are doing. The forest around Lake Tahoe is the driest I have ever seen and I have been here a lot.
I live in Arcata California. I am 5-minute walk from the city’s beautiful redwood Park. I walk in the redwoods, OR visit the redwoods, on a daily basis
I live on the east coast but would like to see them someday.
Have never been to the redwoods.
Have been to LA and San Diego area. I found nothing wrong with California. Lots of people but I didn’t meet anyone that wasn’t pleasant. I hope to adventure the northern part of the State. My wife’s siblings are from there. I don’t judge any State on what their political views Are. I am visiting to enjoy the best they have to offer. That can be culture, history, arts, food and the list goes on. If you don’t like don’t go and keep those opinions to yourselves other might very much enjoy.
In 2019, 10 days in the Redwoods in March, and in September, a week in Sequoia NP. Awesome.
No, but it is high on our list of trips in the next few years.
We were there in 2010, it is a magical place. We hope to be able to return again now that we are traveling in a motorhome. We had flown to Seattle and rented a car for a couple of weeks. Not nearly long enough time in that area.
Planning on a cross country trip from FL to CA in August. We will visit our son, DIL, granddaughter for her third birthday and welcome a new grandson, due in beginning of October. We plan to go up the coast of CA and into Oregon and Washington. Besides the family, the redwoods and sequoias are a must see on our list. Looking forward to it
Lived in Ben Lomond in Santa Cruz County, right smack dap in the middle of the redwoods. Took my dogs to walk at Henry Cowell State Park almost every day. Beautiful but the lack of sunlight due to the beautiful, very tall redwoods got to me after 6 years. I had to move out of the forest to get sunlight.
The California Redwoods is one of my favorite places to go RVing!! So beautiful. You can chug through them aboard the Skunk Train, or camp in their shadow in several wonderful RV parks. Heck, you can even drive through one of them in Leggett!
My husband & I were lucky enough to work in the redwoods (where we met) and even to make a map of all the redwood trees in a 5 acre dedicated grove (State Park Rangers Grove). We were up close & personal with all 220 trees on those 5 acres. The map is still in use. Later we landed jobs in Sequoia National Park and spent 7 years there. I highly recommend visiting the coastal (taller, skinnier) redwoods before visiting the sequoias (shorter, fatter). After 5 years in the redwoods the sequoias were real jaw droppers. Going the other way wouldn’t have the same impact.
We avoid California at all costs.
Both coastal and giant in the last five years.
Our son went to Humboldt State University and we had the opportunity to visit that part of California often and fell in love with it. We would usually fly into San Francisco and drive north from there. This was pre-retirement/pre-motorhome. There is no comparison to the Southern California that we all love to hate!
I should add for no particular reason other than the traffic and sheer number of people.
19 years ago. They were amazing and I’m so glad we got to see them because we avoid any travel in California now.
2003 Muir Woods in Marin when I camped in Mt Tamalpais State Park, Samuel P Taylor, China Camp and Steep Ravine. Best of times! 12 years in Marin allowed for many visits
I have not. But my wife who grew up in Cali has. I’m waiting anxiously to visit that one and other iconic places in Cali sooner than later. One thing that concerns me is with all the constant fires will I be able to see it in something other than post fire.
Have never taken our RV to California. Probably will go in the future, but have no current plans to do so.
Camped in our RV in N CA redwoods last week.