Thursday, October 21, 2010

Enjoy Trip to Muir Woods

If you are planning for a nature trip with your friends and family, you should consider visiting Muir Woods' forests. Also called as Virgin forest, is a forest where trees have attained great age. You will rarely see these types of trees elsewhere in the world due to its ecological features.

You would really enjoy this trip. This place is considered one of the old-growth forests in the country. When you visit this place, you will find some interesting coastal redwood trees which are very tall.

One of the best things about this place is its sound of nature. If you want to enjoy your stay there, respect and enjoy the silence of the forest, make sure to keep your voices down and tell your children too, if you are planning to bring them with you.

Muir woods are a poisonous place due to oaks and stinging nettles. Carry first aid box with you. Enjoy this beautiful place by listening to park ranger who will tell you the story of this place and will make you stay there more memorable and experiential. Different kinds of hiking trails are found in this place. Some are meant for families while some are made up of horseback riding.

Explore this place in summer or autumn when flowers and trees are in blooming stage. Avoid visiting this place in winter for the biting cold can make you uncomfortable. Carry all the necessary amenities like food, water, first aid and electronic gadgets with you. The thickets sometimes can cause you to get lost so bring a compass as well.

Muir woods are twelve miles north of San Francisco. You can take either US 101 or California Highway 1. If you notice roads are winding and steep as you enter the canyon which harbors this popular park. Public transportation will never take you into the park, but there are private tour buses if you don't want to drive.

Redwood trees are nearly 1000 year old that has reached heights of 260 feet tall. Due to its massive shade, wildlife isn't abundant here. You can see deer, chipmunks, newts and various birds. You'll also see other plants indigenous to the area.

As you reach the entrance of Muir woods, there will be a road which will take you to Muir beach. This breathtaking shoreline offers hikers an opportunity to rest or continue their exploration. You can visit this beautiful place either before or after you visit Muir Woods.

Your trip to California Muir woods would be an unforgettable part of your trip. You will never get a chance to touch such a piece of the world that lived before the American Revolution. It is worthwhile to visit any San Francisco residents or tourists.

By : Charles_Wesley

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