redwoods
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Redwoods were on our list of things to see before we leave California. Unfortunately our route from Oregon to California wasn't anywhere near Redwood National Park. Fortunately there are a couple places in California where you can see the redwoods and this one was just over an hour from San Francisco, plus it is a National Monument.
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Pictures don't come close to capturing how tall these trees are. Fun facts for Austin - redwood trees are the tallest trees in the world, can grow over 300 feet and can live more than 2,000 years.
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This redwood tree was 1,021 years old when it fell in 1930. I want to know who counted all those rings to figure that out.
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Another National Monument, another Junior Ranger badge.
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