Where to Stay Near Redwood National Park | Condé Nast Traveler

"Framed by coast redwoods, I found this exceptional collection of parks—the state parks of Prairie Creek, Del Norte, and Jedediah Smith grew out of early 20th‑century protection efforts, and Redwood National Park, which encircles those state parks, was created in 1968 to further preserve the trees’ natural Coast Range habitat. Home to coast redwoods that can reach nearly 270 feet and live up to 2,000 years, the foggy summer days here keep them hydrated during the dry season, and walking among these natural giants is an awe‑inspiring experience that I couldn’t replicate anywhere else." - Jill K. Robinson