October 14, 2011
Special Evening Bat Talk and Night Walk
Plan to go a little batty and have a lot of fun when attending a special free evening program at Mill Creek Campground Amphitheater on Saturday, October 22, 2011, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Redwood National and State Parks rangers will be presenting a campfire program on those mysterious and fascinating acrobats of the night—bats—followed by a 30-minute night walk to discover other wonders of the night.
October 06, 2011
NPS to Help Keep Del Norte Coast Redwood State Park Open through 2012
In order to continue providing opportunities for over 45,000 visitors annually to enjoy camping, hiking, and exploring Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park (DNCRSP), the National Park Service (NPS) and California Department of Parks and Recreation (CDPR) are entering a one-year trial to keep portions of the park open through
September 2012.
September 23, 2011
Free Entrance on National Public Lands Day
In celebration of National Public Lands Day (NPLD), all national parks across America will waive entrance fees Saturday, September 24, 2011. As part of the larger national effort, Redwood National and State Parks will also waive the day use entry fee into Jedediah Smith Redwoods and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Parks. Other fees, such as campground use fees, will still apply.
September 01, 2011
Fall Prescribed Fire Activities Announced
National Park Service Superintendent Steve Chaney announced today that Redwood National and State Parks will conduct a series of prescribed burns this fall in the prairies and oak woodlands in the Bald Hills east of Orick, Calif., as well as in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.
July 26, 2011
Yurok Brush Dance Demonstration: August 6, 2011
On Saturday, August 6th, members of the Yurok Tribe will present a Brush Dance Demonstration at 2:00 p.m. at the Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center.
July 20, 2011
Public Meeting, July 26: Hiouchi Flat & Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Campground
Redwood National and State Park superintendents Steve Chaney and
Jeff Bomke are hosting an open house on Tuesday, July 26 from 5:30 to
8:00 p.m. at the Hiouchi Information Center on the north side of U.S. Highway
199 to talk about future development in the Hiouchi Flat and Jedediah Smith Redwoods Campground area of Redwood National and State Parks.
July 05, 2011
Tolowa Dance Demonstration: July 16, 2011
On Saturday, July 16th, members of the Tolowa Nation will present a dance demonstration at 2 p.m. at the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park day use area, located off U.S. 199, just west of the community of Hiouchi, Calif. The demonstration is open to the public, free of charge, and will last about an hour.
June 20, 2011
Streelow Creek Trail Open through September 1, 2011
The Streelow Creek Trail has
re-opened to hike and bike access and will remain open until September
1, 2011. The temporary opening allows park visitors to enjoy this 1.8-
mile-long hiking and bicycling trail through the end of the summer.
May 23, 2011
Howland Hill Road to Close for Annual Maintenance
Beginning Tuesday, May 24th, the portion of Howland Hill Road through Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park will be closed to all vehicle traffic on week days for annual maintenance of the road. This maintenance work is anticipated to take approximately two weeks and the road work is scheduled to be completed by June 4th or sooner. The road will be open on weekends and Memorial Day.
April 06, 2011
Nighttime Closure of Enderts Beach Road
To improve visitor safety and to protect park resources, a section of Enderts Beach Road in Redwood National and State Parks will be closed to all entry and parking from one half hour after sunset to one half hour before sunrise beginning June 1st, 2011.
March 08, 2011
March Whale Watching
Redwood National and State Parks Superintendents Steve Chaney and Jeff Bomke announced today that whale watching activities will be presented during the month of March, beginning Monday, March 7th, at the park’s Klamath River Overlook.
February 23, 2011
Section of Coastal Drive Closed Due to Erosion
No abstract supplied.
December 24, 2010
Gold Bluffs Beach Campground to Close Through May 1, 2011
No abstract supplied.
November 09, 2010
Free Entrance on Veterans Day at Redwood National and State Parks
No abstract supplied.
November 09, 2010
Salmon Spawning Tours, Nov. 27, 2010 - Jan. 2, 2011
No abstract supplied.
October 19, 2010
New Berry Glen Trail to Open Saturday, October 30, 2010
Redwood National & State Parks announces the opening of the park’s newest hiking trail on Saturday, October 30, 2010. The 3-mile Berry Glen Trail connects the Lady Bird Johnson Grove with the Elk Meadow Day Use Area north of Orick, California.
October 12, 2010
Streelow Creek Trail to Close through September 2011
No abstract supplied.
September 17, 2010
Mill Creek Horse Trail Open
The Mill Creek horse trail is now clear and open to riders and hikers. Trail crews have removed a large tree that previously blocked the path. The trail can be accessed from Bertsch Avenue or Hamilton Road. The trail is not open to bicycles or pets.
September 01, 2010
Fall Prescribed Fire Activities Announced
National Park Service Superintendent Steve Chaney announced today that Redwood National and State Parks will conduct a series of prescribed burns this fall in the prairies and oak woodlands in the Bald Hills east of Orick.
September 01, 2010
Fall Prescribed Fire Activities in the Bald Hills
No abstract supplied.
August 09, 2010
Free Entrance at Redwood National & State Parks, August 14-15, 2010
No abstract supplied.
July 09, 2010
Holter Ridge Trail in Redwood National & State Parks closed through September
No abstract supplied.
July 07, 2010
Redwood Creek Access Road Maintenance, July 12 - August 6, 2010
No abstract supplied.
July 01, 2010
Redwood Creek Footbridges in Place for Summer
No abstract supplied.
June 29, 2010
Howland Hill Road Through Park to Close for Annual Maintenance
No abstract supplied.
June 28, 2010
Yurok & Wiyot Dance Demonstration Brush Dancers, July 4, 2010
No abstract supplied.
June 17, 2010
Let's Move Outside: More action and new rewards for Junior Rangers at Redwood National and State Parks
No abstract supplied.
April 26, 2010
Free Driftwood Collection Permits Available for North Slough of Redwood Creek in Orick, Calif.
Redwood National Park will offer free permits for the gathering of driftwood in the North Slough of Redwood Creek. These permits will allow the public to gather up to three pickup truck loads of driftwood under specific conditions.
April 12, 2010
Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Jobs Available at Redwood National and State Parks, Summer 2010
The parks will host a YCC program this summer. This highly successful program offers young men and women ages 15 through 18 a chance to participate in conservation work throughout Redwood National and State Parks.
April 02, 2010
Redwood National and State Parks to Celebrate the Legacy of Newton B. Drury
No abstract supplied.
March 19, 2010
Streelow Creek Trail Improvements EA Available for Comment
The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking comments on an environmental assessment (EA) for a project to improve the Streelow Creek Trail north of Orick, Calif. in Humboldt County.
March 05, 2010
Whale Watching Activities Scheduled in March
No abstract supplied.
September 09, 2009
Redwood National Park Hostel to Close on January 18, 2010
No abstract supplied.
June 18, 2009
No Entrance Fees at Redwood National and State Parks this Weekend
Redwood National and State Parks’ Superintendents Jeff Bomke and Steve Chaney announced today that day use fees into the three state park units within Redwood National and State Parks will be waived this weekend, June 20 -21, 2009.
June 05, 2009
Temporary Closure of Coastal Drive
No abstract supplied.
May 26, 2009
Howland Hill Road Through Park To Close For Annual Maintenance, 2009
No abstract supplied.
May 20, 2009
Lupine Spectacular in the Bald Hills
Redwood National and State Parks staff has noted that the spring bloom of lupine in the park’s Bald Hills is one of the best in years. This year’s display rivals the bloom in 2007, which was described by some as the best on fifty years.
May 05, 2009
American Reinvestment and Recovery Act Projects Funded at Redwood National and State Parks
No abstract supplied.
September 12, 2008
Marijuana Grow
On September 10, 2008, Redwood National and State Parks conducted a marijuana eradication raid utilizing an interagency anti-drug task force. The focus of the effort was a marijuana plantation in Redwood Creek that contained 9,564 plants and covered approximately five acres on steep terrain. This marijuana growing site is within six miles of the world’s tallest tree in a park that is also a World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve.
April 24, 2008
Centennial Challenge Project Approved
Crescent City, CA – The Ancient Redwood Forest and Watershed Restoration Project is coming to Redwood National and State Parks in the first year of a 10-year program to reinvigorate America’s national parks. This three million dollar project, supported by a number of cooperating partners, will foster the recovery of some of this nation’s last remaining ancient redwood forests, protect critical salmon habitat, and work to inspire future generations toward being better stewards of the land.
March 02, 2007
Contractor Selected For General Plan Amendment
Redwood Coast State Park Superintendent Bruce Lynn has announced that EDAW, Inc. is the consultant selected to prepare a General Plan Amendment for the Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park and Mill Creek addition.
April 20, 2006
Free Access to Park Horse Trails Restricted at Orick Rodeo Grounds
Free public access to a National Park Service trailhead at the rodeo grounds in the community of Orick has been restricted as a result of new policies by the Orick Chamber of Commerce.
