Research: Muir Woods

The core of what is called Muir Woods is made up of thousand-plus year old redwood trees. Naturally, other varieties exist but the oldest, largest, and most notable are redwoods. This time of year is supposed to be one of the best for visiting, as conditions in the forest are the warmest they will be all year. As the forest is overseen by the National Park Service (but partially operated by a third-party concessionaire), it has sought to preserve the character of the area by prohibiting bicycling, camping, and picnicking. A variety of animals, mostly nocturnal, are seen throughout the forest, but due to the density of the canopy, the shaded conditions make finding food difficult. The woods are named after conservationist John Muir, whose fondness of this park is widely documented.

I have not yet made the fifteen-mile trip to Muir Woods but plan on doing so very soon to gather photography, and to get a better sense of the messaging.