Are There Redwood Trees In California? Yes, And You Can Visit Them Through The State Park

Its no secret that a walk in an ancient Redwood forest can have profound effects on your spirit, mind, and body. While walking through the Redwood forest last year along the coast of California, I felt like I wanted to move slower than I ever have in my life. I wanted to hone in on the sounds of birds sining so clear and crisp, zoom in on every twist and turned detail of redwood skin, and study each ray of light that broke through the trees and levitated in the forest before me.

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Can You Visit National Parks During COVID? We Did, And Here’s What Happened

While I had originally planned to leave the country in 2021, Covid was relentless and I knew that that was neither a considerate or healthy move. My partner and I put our heads together and wondered how we could get out and get some fresh land under our hiking boots while being as conscious of Covid as possible. We stayed in the USA and discovered the National Parks!

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Is Great Sand Dunes National Park Worth Visiting? Yes, And Here’s Why You Should Go

I recently climbed to the peak of the highest sand dune in North America with my partner, and what a climb it was! Imagine trudging straight up hill, wind fiercely blowing in your face, and smooth sand quickly pulling your steps nearly back to where you started with every step that you take. Now imagine that fierce wind throwing sand in your eyes, ears, mouth, teeth… and other places that I don’t have to explain to you.

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