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  1. Park news

    Redwood: Plan Around the Crescent City Information Center Closure on October 27

    The Crescent City Information Center and bookstore will close on October 27, 2026, for a scheduled water outage, so leave this stop out of your Redwood plans that day.

    Redwood By Victoria Boissonade

  2. Park news Updated

    Prescribed burns this fall in Redwood's Bald Hills: smoke through October 23

    Prescribed burns are underway in Redwood's Bald Hills from October 14 to 23, 2026, with smoke and possible closures of the Lyon's Ranch Trail.

    Redwood By Victoria Boissonade

  3. Park news

    Redwood: The Scenic Parkway Closes to Cars One Saturday a Month

    The Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway clears of cars for Hike and Bike Day, one Saturday a month from October through May. Here's what it means for access.

    Redwood By Victoria Boissonade

  4. Park news

    Redwood: Geotechnical Drilling This Fall Near the DeMartin Trail

    The DeMartin Trail and Campground stay open despite CalTrans work, with noise possible day and night at times.

    Redwood By Victoria Boissonade