Seeing Red (Woods, that is)

RStar · 10-15-2013, 03:22 PM

Hello to our happy campers in the north, or those familiar with the San Fransisco.

I was born and raised in Southern California, but have yet to see the Redwoods or Giant Sequoias. So a few months ago we planned a trip to the San Fransisco/Redding/Marin County areas. The highlight of the trip for me was to see Muir Woods.

However, thanks to our wonderful, caring, and productive team in Congress, Muir Woods and most other National parks are CLOSED!

And I doubt that by the time I get there at the end of this week that any of that will change.

So the question is, what other options do I have to see giant ancient woods? Off the side of the road, a state park, or something?

alphabassettgrrl · 10-15-2013, 06:27 PM

I bet that's frustrating. I'm not sure where else to go to see redwoods but I do know there are a lot of spaces with them. Something in the CA state system?

I hope you find an open grove.

alphabassettgrrl · 10-15-2013, 06:32 PM

http://www.bigsurcalifornia.org/redwoods.html

http://www.bigbasin.org/

http://www.redwoods.info/showrecord....urce=Favorites

These have info on state parks as well as the obviously temporarily useless national parks. Some of the drives through the coastal side may not be in a park at all; I can't tell.

lashbear · 10-16-2013, 04:41 AM

Is that for real?? Muir Woods is closed ?!?!

You're kidding, right?

Snowflake · 10-16-2013, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by lashbear

Is that for real?? Muir Woods is closed ?!?!

You're kidding, right?

Nope, so is Alcatraz. You can't get into prison even if you break the law.

Cadaverous Pallor · 10-16-2013, 09:40 AM

Sorry, all I know is Sequoia National Park.

A quick google turned this up. Parks that are temporarily open.

RStar · 10-16-2013, 11:26 AM

Thank you, all. And yes Rob, because of the partial government shutdown they have closed most national parks, woods, beaches, and cemetaries (and put those people out of work). It's costing millions of dollars. The good news is that the senate passed an agreement, and the house is looking at it now. The president is pleased. But I doubt the parks will open soon enough for my trip, but who knows.

I have found some state parks that are open, but I will need to drive 90 minutes out of my way. Oh well, I hear that these state parks are even better, so it will be worth it.

Snowflake · 10-16-2013, 01:22 PM

Well, if you go to Big Basin, in Felton there is also the Bigfoot Museum

Alex · 10-16-2013, 06:45 PM

If the bill passes tonight, I'd expect the Muir Woods to be open again tomorrow or Friday.

RStar · 10-16-2013, 11:35 PM

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If the bill passes tonight, I'd expect the Muir Woods to be open again tomorrow or Friday.

Yes, it has passed, and I think we are now planning to go there Monday. I would expect it to be open by then as well. My mom grew up in that area, and Muir woods has a special place in her heart. So we would rather go there if we can.

10-15-2013, 03:22 PM	#1
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	Seeing Red (Woods, that is) Hello to our happy campers in the north, or those familiar with the San Fransisco. I was born and raised in Southern California, but have yet to see the Redwoods or Giant Sequoias. So a few months ago we planned a trip to the San Fransisco/Redding/Marin County areas. The highlight of the trip for me was to see Muir Woods. However, thanks to our wonderful, caring, and productive team in Congress, Muir Woods and most other National parks are CLOSED! And I doubt that by the time I get there at the end of this week that any of that will change. So the question is, what other options do I have to see giant ancient woods? Off the side of the road, a state park, or something? __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	I bet that's frustrating. I'm not sure where else to go to see redwoods but I do know there are a lot of spaces with them. Something in the CA state system? I hope you find an open grove. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	http://www.bigsurcalifornia.org/redwoods.html http://www.bigbasin.org/ http://www.redwoods.info/showrecord....urce=Favorites These have info on state parks as well as the obviously temporarily useless national parks. Some of the drives through the coastal side may not be in a park at all; I can't tell. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Sorry, all I know is Sequoia National Park. A quick google turned this up. Parks that are temporarily open. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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10-16-2013, 11:26 AM	#7
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	Thank you, all. And yes Rob, because of the partial government shutdown they have closed most national parks, woods, beaches, and cemetaries (and put those people out of work). It's costing millions of dollars. The good news is that the senate passed an agreement, and the house is looking at it now. The president is pleased. But I doubt the parks will open soon enough for my trip, but who knows. I have found some state parks that are open, but I will need to drive 90 minutes out of my way. Oh well, I hear that these state parks are even better, so it will be worth it. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Well, if you go to Big Basin, in Felton there is also the Bigfoot Museum __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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10-16-2013, 06:45 PM	#9
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	If the bill passes tonight, I'd expect the Muir Woods to be open again tomorrow or Friday.
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