It’s no wonder why seeing the Redwood Forest in California is on so many travelers’ bucket lists. The iconic trees, with their towering height and alluring mystique, appear like something from a fairytale. Until you can make the trip to this renowned natural area, we’ve brought you 10 photos of California’s Redwood Forest that will simply amaze you. Take a look:

You’d be hard-pressed to find a person whose bucket list doesn’t include a trip to the majestic Redwood Forest of California.

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The breathtaking National and State Parks where these beautiful giants live are situated along the coast of Northern California. Each year, the Parks draw visitors from all across the globe.

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Redwoods are among the tallest trees on earth, and to see them in person is to stretch your neck upwards in complete awe. At their tallest, these massive trees can grow over 350 feet in height.

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Redwoods are often confused with another native of California, the Giant Sequoia, yet the two are strikingly different.

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Redwoods grow in a 450-mile long area along the coast, while Sequoias dwell along the slopes of slopes of the Sierra Nevada range in central California.

And while the Giant Sequoias are the largest trees in the world, the Redwoods hold the title for tallest.

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Walking among the Redwoods, you’ll feel positively dwarfed by their grandeur and height.

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The world’s largest redwood forest is known as Rockefeller Forest, which is located in Humboldt Redwoods State Park.

In a remote area of the National Redwood Forest, there exists a recently-discovered Redwood known as Hyperion that’s estimated to be nearly 700 years old and measures a whopping 380 feet tall.

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While the exact location of Hyperion has not been disclosed, there are plenty of National Parks and State Parks that offer ways to experience and learn about the magical Redwoods.

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So whether you are drawn to their height or history, a trip to California’s Redwood Forest is sure to leave you speechless.

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Ready to plan your visit to this gorgeous corner of the U.S.? Click here to access the National Park Service’s Redwood Forest visitor’s guide. If you’ve recently visited these forests, be sure to share your experience with us!

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