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ANCIENT REDWOODS RV PARK & THE IMMORTAL TREE GOOD SAM PARK
• BIG RIG FRIENDLY • FREE WI-FI • 50 AMP HOOK-UPS
LOC AT ED O N T HE
THE FLOOD OF 1964
Located 1.7 miles north of Redcrest, California, the Park rests amongst the tallest and oldest living things in the world — nearby to Founders Grove, the California Federation of Womens Clubs Grove, and the Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitor Center. Ancient Redwoods is also the home of the Hollow Log Truck.
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UNDERCUT
HISTORY OF THE IMMORTAL TREE
Originally a 1945 White Fire Engine, this truck was modified in 2007 into the “Hollow Log Truck.” The log is approximately 1000 years old. The “Hollow Log Truck” can be seen Memorial Day through Labor Day at the “Burl n’ Drift” novelty and gift shop.
The Immortal Tree is a 950 to 1000 year old redwood. This tree has survived fire, flood and the logger’s axe. In 1908, Holmes Eureka Timber Company harvested about 5000 acres of ancient redwoods. During this harvest an undercut was chopped into this tree with the intention of falling it. It is unclear why the loggers did not finish the back cut. The wound eventually healed but is still visible on the Immortal Tree. After falling the nearby acreage, the loggers lit a fire to remove brush and slash before bucking the timber to length. The forest fire scar and charring is still visible but did not kill this tree. Sometime before 1952, lightning removed the top of the Immortal Tree. In December 1964 a huge flood inundated Holmes Flat and Humboldt County. The high water mark is approximately 17 feet above the base of the tree and is still visible. The next generation, believed to be the fifth, is growing in front of the Immortal Tree.
A GIRTH OF 33 FEET!
In 1967 Janice and Edward Lewis opened the “Burl n’ Drift” novelty and gift shop, specializing in locally manufactured redwood souvenirs and gifts. Over the years the family-operated shop has increased their own production of redwood products insuring a larger choice and higher quality of redwood gifts. We consider it a pleasure to provide area information and service to the touring public. We also provide clean, ADA restrooms and complimentary picnic area. No trees are harvested to provide our resource material. Shipping is available.
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THE ANCIENT REDWOODS RV PARK & THE IMMORTAL TREE AVENUE OF THE GIANTS ( 1.7 MILES NORTH OF REDCREST, CA ) Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®
This ancient redwood log measures 33 feet in circumference. Naturally hollow and left over from original harvest sometime between 1850 and 1900. This log was salvaged on private property in the Elk River area and is always available for photo opportunities.
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