Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center

Visitor center · Humboldt County

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"Kuchel Visitor Center There's tons to see in Redwood National Park and the three surrounding state parks, so it's a good idea to orient yourself at a visitor center. The main one is the Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center in Orick, which is particularly convenient if you're coming from the south. It's open every day except New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas; it hosts exhibitions, talks, and interpretive programs, and you can get your backcountry permits here, or pick up a junior-ranger activity book for the kids to collect stamps in. Start some of your hiking right at the center, or join one of the ranger-led hikes. From its prime location, Kuchel Visitor Center also offers access to the beach and the nearby lagoons."

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US-101 & Redwood Hwy, US-101, Orick, CA 95555 Get directions

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