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Humboldt Redwoods No Longer Doomed

Looks like you'll soon be able to scratch Northern California's redwoods off your "Tourism of Doom" list. But that doesn't mean you should miss camping among the old growth trees or cruising along the Avenue of the Giants--a winding 32-mile stretch of pavement that snakes through a stunning forest landscape.

Last week a coalition of private investors and environmentalists proposed a plan that would take over 200,000 acres of redwood forest in Humboldt County from a bankrupt logging firm, turning most of it over to state parks. (Parts would be left for sustainable logging practices.) The deal has yet to go through, but things look hopeful.

Humboldt Redwoods State Park is a perfect place for travelers journeying down scenic Highway 101 to stop and spend a night. Light up a campfire and marvel at how the trunks stretch into the inky black of night--few things in the world can give you perspective like standing next to a tree that's been alive for 2,000 years.

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· Groups Aim to Save Redwood Forest [San Jose MN]
· Humboldt Redwoods State Park [Official Site]
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