Discover the amazing coast redwoods of California; they live for more than 2,000 years and are the tallest trees on earth. Gorgeous illustrations, from seedling on the forest floor to treetops high in the sky. (Picture book)

Story of a tiny sprout that grew into the tallest tree on earth, more than 380 feet high. Discovered in 2006, this tree is protected in Redwood National Park. Fabulous collage illustrations capture the amazing ecosystem and conservation of the coast redwood forest! (Picture book)

Before you take a hike, discover the world of old-growth coast redwood forests, and what lives high up the branches – eagles, spotted owls, salamanders, woodpeckers, bats, and on the forest floor, banana slugs. (Picture book)

Tip: And the end of the book, see the actual size of a redwood tree seed.

Going back 50+ years, there are Sasquatch (Bigfoot) sightings inland from the Redwood Coast. Journalist Laura Krantz goes into the woods on the search for Bigfoot. She interviews researchers and scientists, collects storytelling by Native Americans and eyewitness accounts (Sasquatch is stinky), bridging the gap between science and myth about this fascinating creature. Good for older kids. (Chapter book)

Tip: Visit Bigfoot Willow Creek - China Flat Museum (Rte 299 from Arcata), area where Sasquatch film was taken.

50+ hikes from Humboldt to Jedidiah Smith, with detailed maps, driving directions, trail difficulty, length, facilities, and description. (Guidebook)