California’s giant redwood trees are some of the tallest and most impressive trees on the planet. Standing beneath them can feel like looking up at massive wooden skyscrapers. Even more incredible, in ...

The towering redwoods of California’s Avenue of Giants make for one of the most breathtaking road trips in the world. Driving through massive ancient trees, spotting wildlife, and swimming in hidden ...

This finding contradicts a long-held premise in forest ecology—that wood ... Michael Nichols photographed California’s giant redwoods for the October 2009 issue.

Redwood Canyon and Muir Grove are also great places for longer treks. The Giant Forest is also home to the famous General Sherman Tree, the largest living tree – by volume – in the world.

In the Giant Forest, the Congress Trail ... Make sure you have a map in hand (cell service is spotty in the park), bring plenty of water and stay alert for bears. While encounters are rare ...