Redwood National and State Parks News
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Redwood National Park Sees 1.2 Million Recreation Visits in 2025
April 1, 2026 | 10:17 am
Redwood National Park welcomed 1.2 million visitors in 2025. Redwood National and State Parks, including Redwood National Park and Jedediah Smith, Del Norte Coast, and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Parks, welcomed nearly 2.5 million visitors in 2025
North Coast Redwoods District – Prescribed Burns Planned in Jedediah Smith Redwoods, Humboldt Redwoods, and Sinkyone Wilderness State Parks
September 16, 2025 | 12:00 am
California State Parks, in cooperation with CAL FIRE, Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation and other local partners are planning to begin a series of prescribed burns in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, Humboldt Redwoods State Park, and Sinkyone Wilderness State Park in September and possibly through November.
Explore California State Parks Through Virtual and In-Person Educational Programs
August 22, 2025 | 12:00 am
This fall education season, California State Parks North Coast Redwoods District is thrilled to announce several FREE educational opportunities available for students, focused on the old-growth redwood forests, wild and scenic rivers, rugged coastlines, and the rich culture and history of Native peoples of California's North Coast.
Can you help solve this case?
August 21, 2025 | 1:51 pm
On Saturday, the 16th of August, an illegal garbage dump was discovered at Walker Road in the Jedediah Smith portion of Redwood National and State Parks. Can you help solve this case?
Redwood National Park Facility Manager Earns National Facility Manager of the Year Award
August 19, 2025 | 5:03 pm
Patrick Pollard, Facility Manager at Redwood National and State Parks, has been recognized for his exceptional leadership, innovation, and collaborative spirit, earning top honors for his role in revitalizing the park’s Facility Management program and delivering outstanding results through partnership-driven projects.
Redwood National and State Parks, Yurok Tribe, and Department of Defense join forces to improve park visitor experiences
July 7, 2025 | 10:12 am
Staff from Redwood National and State Parks, the Yurok Tribe, and the Department of Defense are collaborating this summer to repair, restore and enhance multiple facilities around the park in conjunction with the Air National Guard’s Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Program, which provides infrastructure construction training opportunities to Air Force units.
Redwood National and State Parks Hosts Naturalization Ceremony
June 13, 2025 | 9:18 am
On June 12th at Redwood National and State Parks, 40 people raised their right hands to become the newest citizens of the United States. The applicants came from 18 countries around the world, including Laos, Mexico, Portugal, England, and Vietnam.
Parks plan fall prescribed fire activities in the Bald Hills
October 3, 2024 | 11:04 am
Redwood National and State Parks plans to conduct a series of prescribed burns this fall in the prairies and oak woodlands of the Bald Hills east of Orick. The prescribed fire season in the parks begins in late September or early October, as weather conditions permit.
Redwood National and State Parks Davison Road Closure – Gold Bluffs Beach
September 23, 2024 | 12:27 pm
Davison Road will be closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic starting Monday 09/23/24 at 8:00am through Saturday 09/28/24 at 8:00am for road repair work.
Two Artists Selected for Fall Residency
September 9, 2024 | 8:00 am
Redwood National and State Parks and Redwood Parks Conservancy have selected Janine Mapurunga and Maureen McGarry for the fall 2024 Artist-in-Residence Program.