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Local GemSouthern Humboldt
FreeRedwood-country gateway region in Humboldt County, anchored by Garberville and the Lost Coast.
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Avenue of the Giants
Avenue of the Giants is a sightseeing stop in Weott, CA, part of the The Redwood Coast guide. Cost: free.
Avenue of the Giants, Humboldt Redwoods State Park · Weott, CA
Why you should go…
This two-lane road winds through Humboldt Redwoods State Park beneath a canopy of ancient coast redwoods, many over a thousand years old. Frequent pullouts lead to short walks including Founders Grove, where some of the park's largest trees stand a short stroll from the parking area. It's a slower, quieter alternative to the freeway for anyone who wants to actually stop and look up.
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What's around here?
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