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Redwood National and State ParksPacific Coast, cow parsnip, and U.S. Hwy 101 from Yurok Loop Trail
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Redwood National and State Parks
For Teachers
 
 
Mill Creek stream study
Mill Creek stream study
 

Two in-park facilities are available by reservation for standards-based programs. In the north part of the parks near Crescent City, CA, is the Howland Hill Outdoor School, contact (707) 465-7391. In the south part of the parks is the Wolf Creek Education Center near Orick, CA, contact (707) 465-7767.

Programs are offered both day and overnight. The primary focus is field studies about wetland, stream, prairie, and old-growth forest communities. Exploration of tidepools is sometimes available near Crescent City if staffing and low tide schedules permit. 

You may also contact the parks' education specialist for information about ranger-guided activities for children at (707) 465-7391.

 
hiking in the redwoods
Lynda Mealue NPS
Wolf Creek Education Center class takes a hike in the redwoods
 Black Bear
Use bear-proof garbage cans.
wildlife
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 Wolf Creek Field Study
Prairie Hike
Prairie Ecoystem
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 old growth forest
Forest Walk
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foggy redwood forest  

Did You Know?
Fog accounts for up to one-fourth of the precipitation needed so the mighty coast redwoods can survive. While you hike, fog drip is a good thing!

Last Updated: March 19, 2008 at 13:06 EST