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The Redwoods have been calling my name since I was there 2 years ago. I was fortunate to go back recently, this time with my husband and friends, none of whom had been there before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is something magical and mystical about the northern California Redwood forests that is hard to describe. There is a sense of time and history there that I’ve ever only felt before when visiting ancient places in Europe. It’s very humbling to stand at the base of a 2000-year-old tree and understand that we are only a very small part of a much bigger picture. These forests are Mother Nature’s natural cathedral. To quote John Muir, \u201cThe clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.\u201d I definitely believe this to be true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over several days we hiked to and visited the Boy Scout Tree, Stout Grove, the Cathedral Tree, the Tall Tree Grove, the Lady Bird Johnson Grove, and Carruthers Cove. I can’t say how many trees I hugged, or simply paused to touch briefly while walking through the woods. Their energy is palpable and beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I highly recommend reading the book The Wild Trees by Richard Preston about these majestic beings. It will forever change the way you think of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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