REDWOOD STATE PARK

PARKS
December 22, 2024
53 ft 42.12, -124.19

High Surf Warning
2024-12-24T04:00:00-08:00

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 21 to 26 feet. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 33 feet. * WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the High Surf Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Extremely large breaking waves will create very hazardous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves will inundate beaches and surge into normally dry areas. Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest surf is expected Monday morning into Monday afternoon. Conditions are expected to slowly improve on Tuesday, but another round of dangerous surf conditions can be expected late Wednesday (Christmas Day) through Thursday, if not longer. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr


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Redwood State Park is located in southern Oregon, covering over 1,800 acres of land. One of the main reasons to visit this state park is to explore the beautiful and ancient redwoods trees that grow there. These trees are some of the tallest and oldest in the world, with some reaching heights of over 300 feet and ages of up to 2,000 years old.

Visitors can take a variety of hikes throughout the park to see these fascinating trees up close, including the Redwood Nature Trail, a wheelchair-accessible trail that takes visitors through a grove of redwood trees. Other popular trails include the Stout Grove Trail, the Simpson-Reed Grove Trail, and the Hiouchi Trail.

In addition to the redwoods, Redwood State Park also boasts several other natural wonders, including Jedediah Smith River, which flows through the park and offers opportunities for fishing, swimming, and kayaking. There are also several beautiful waterfalls to see, such as Mill Creek Falls and Stout Grove Falls.

Interesting facts about the area include the fact that many of the redwood trees in the park are named after famous people, such as Thomas Edison and Theodore Roosevelt. The park was also used as a filming location for the movie Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.

The best time of year to visit Redwood State Park is in the summer months, when the weather is warm and dry. However, visitors can also enjoy the park in the spring and fall, when the weather is cooler and the redwoods are at their most vibrant.

Overall, Redwood State Park is a must-see destination for anyone interested in nature and the great outdoors. Whether you're hiking, fishing, or simply admiring the ancient redwoods, this park offers a unique and unforgettable experience.

       

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