An Overview of Muir Woods National Monument

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  • @jymnmeier3527
    @jymnmeier3527 4 месяца назад +9

    So glad you were finally able to visit such an amazing place. The coastal redwoods are so very dear to me as they served as my classroom for 26 wonderful years. So fun to see the two of you walk amongst the gentle giants. One of my favorite facts to share with folks is that while they can grow nearly 300+ feet tall their roots only go down 6-12 feet. One would assume they would then easily fall over due to the obvious imbalance. However, while they don't grow deep down they spread out quite wide and intertwine their roots with other trees and thus support each other. As should we all :)
    Thanks for sharing and much love

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад +1

      Hey Jymn, that is such an amazing story regarding their roots. I too have used it on a few occasions as a sermon illustration regarding the strength of unity!

    • @jymnmeier3527
      @jymnmeier3527 4 месяца назад

      @@AmericasParks Love that

  • @dmerth
    @dmerth 4 месяца назад +11

    Love your videos every single time. Thank you and may God bless you for showing us His greatness!

  • @PM-tc6sl
    @PM-tc6sl 4 месяца назад +5

    Always a good day when America's Parks uploads! Just wish your videos were longer, Randy, as I enjoy watching you & your family.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад +1

      Really appreciate knowing that! Have a blessed week!

  • @lorimb4753
    @lorimb4753 4 месяца назад +4

    Such a wonderful video showing God's creation! Last time I was there , no heavy crowds or reservations needed. It was stunning!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад +1

      Really appreciate the kind words! God bless you!

  • @Benno101able
    @Benno101able 4 месяца назад +5

    Great video and insights of Muir Woods thank you

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад +1

      Thanks... really appreciate the kind words!

  • @jimgreen5788
    @jimgreen5788 4 месяца назад +8

    Randy, believe it or not, when I came here around 40 years ago, there was no need for reservations, maybe because it was before the advent of smartphones and their cameras, whereby a picture can be instantly sent to 50 of your closest friends. Still a beautiful place to be, especially if you can't be way up in northern CA. Thank the Lord for a man like John Muir, who was able to convince the powers that be at the time to save this land, as well as many others around this country via the National Park system, and the general conservation mindset. It makes me wonder how many national park worthy places around the world were destroyed via a myriad of methods in the majority of the world which have been heavily settled for hundreds/thousands of years. It almost happened here.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад

      That is so true, my friend! It's our responsibility to honor and thank these pioneers who were before their time regarding conservation.

  • @andyvawser4943
    @andyvawser4943 4 месяца назад +2

    Glad you finally got to explore it this time around! I know timed entrances can be controversial, but with how packed some of these places can get, it does make for a less stressful experience. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures this year.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад +2

      Yeah, don't think they had any other option. It does protect the site and make visiting (and parking) a more enjoyable experience.

  • @kaylasmith1515
    @kaylasmith1515 4 месяца назад +3

    That’s what AmericasParks likes to call “hit ground running.” I can’t believe it was so packed there!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад

      I'm sure you remember those intense days as well! ")

  • @alrichardson7027
    @alrichardson7027 4 месяца назад +2

    Wow...I have drivin the Golden Gate Bridge and enjoyed Fisherman's Wharf and Alcatraz BUT I haven't been to Muir Woods National Monument. Such a beautiful place.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад

      You've got to get this one on the list, my friend! Maybe I'll keep bringing it up for you! haha! :)

  • @dickspade7045
    @dickspade7045 4 месяца назад +2

    Thanks for taking me along. The video capture is very professional & the narration just right. If I don't get there in person due to "advanced maturity", going with you folks is the next best thing. Thanks again.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад

      Appreciate hearing that Dick! Always a pleasure to have you"join us" on the adventure!

  • @roccovolpe5384
    @roccovolpe5384 4 месяца назад +3

    Wow, incredible! ❤

  • @mmcleod111
    @mmcleod111 Месяц назад

    This place is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. Spiritual, Humbling, Amazing. We visited on a Tuesday and it wasn’t that crowded

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  18 дней назад

      Glad to hear you had an enjoyable trip!

  • @geraldzimmerman8777
    @geraldzimmerman8777 4 месяца назад +1

    I was there last September with my nephew. We walked part of the fern creek trail starting at bridge 4. We saw so many seniors, disabled and families with young children in Muir Woods, which I think makes this park special, accessible to everyone. We also went to Ft. Point NHS, mainly due to your video back in 2017. I didn't know about Ft. Point until I viewed it.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад

      That's really cool to know! Still recall that special day with my daughter at Fort Point in 2017!

  • @lesliesmith7835
    @lesliesmith7835 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you Randy and Julie. I absolutely love those beautiful trees and also love your channel. God Bless you all... Robin 🙏💗

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад +1

      Thanks Robin! Hope you are doing well, dear brother!

  • @cocoyc495
    @cocoyc495 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for sharing your experience. It was a pleasure to watch!

  • @JimPetykowski
    @JimPetykowski 4 месяца назад +3

    Nice Bears jacket

  • @abundantharmony
    @abundantharmony 3 месяца назад +1

    There's no way I could go to a place like this without breaking out into tears and worship.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  3 месяца назад

      Amen! Appreciate your "eyes to see" and desire to worship the Creator who makes all things to display His glory!

  • @heavybreathing365
    @heavybreathing365 4 месяца назад +1

    이렇게 큰 나무 숲 사이로 거닐 수 있다는게 정말 좋아 보여요! ❤ 쭉쭉 뻗은 나무 멋지네요!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for the comment... yes, those tall trees along the coast are amazing!

  • @Nikola-rr1pw
    @Nikola-rr1pw 4 месяца назад +3

    Great channel man
    Love watching and getting ideas for trails.
    Am visiting Arizona May
    Any recommendations ?
    I’ll do Grand Canyon and Humphreys peak
    Anything else you recommend
    I’ll be there 5 days
    Thanks

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад +1

      Thanks much! Some of my AZ favorites: North-Canyon De Chelly and Vermillion Cliffs. Down south I love Organ Pipe and the hikes around the Tucson area (have recent videos of these on my channel). Enjoy!

    • @Nikola-rr1pw
      @Nikola-rr1pw 4 месяца назад

      @@AmericasParks I’ll check it out
      Appreciate it chief thanks 🫡

  • @TravelSmallLiveBig
    @TravelSmallLiveBig 4 месяца назад +1

    Yeah - California does have some awesome trees! But yikes - the whole crowd / timed entry thing. Nuts. My best friend's daughter married a descendent of John Muir (her last name is Muir - makes me happy)!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад

      That's a really cool story, Heather. So thankful for Mr. Muir's work!

  • @ccchhhrrriiisss100
    @ccchhhrrriiisss100 4 месяца назад +1

    Great job! I live nearby; so, I've been to Muir Woods at least 20 times. Prior to the pandemic, I noticed that uptick in the number of people visiting. In the past, we could drive right up to the entrance. Now, you have to make your parking reservation. Even with the reservations, it's still much more crowded than it was when I was just starting college. Back then, you could park near the entrance and always find a spot. You'd only see a handful of people on the trails. Still, even with more people, it's worth the trip! The trees are beautiful!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад +2

      Thanks for the encouragement and informative comment! Yes, the times certainly have changed since covid and the advent of social media.

  • @wildlifeatitsfinest778
    @wildlifeatitsfinest778 4 месяца назад

    Doing a Northern California road trip later this year!! Definitely adding it to the list!! Thank you for the great video!!!

  • @TheWanderingWulfs
    @TheWanderingWulfs 4 месяца назад

    This looks amazing! Beautiful trees on the trail! Thanks for showing us around! ❤

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад +1

      Thanks... glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @Debra113
    @Debra113 4 месяца назад

    Another Wonderful video from America's Parks! Thank you!

  • @juliesmith444
    @juliesmith444 4 месяца назад +1

    Such a pretty area. So different west coast vs east coast . The trees are amazing - great trip❤

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад

      That was a fun, but really long day!

  • @MichaelYoungblood1
    @MichaelYoungblood1 3 месяца назад

    Looks like a beautiful park and worthy addition to the national park system. Glad you were able to experience this park and make up for your previous attempt.
    I haven’t made it to coastal CA yet. It’s high on the list but just hasn’t been in the cards. There was a chance maybe this year but didn’t win any of the coveted permits this year.

  • @mikejordan9220
    @mikejordan9220 4 месяца назад

    Incredible scenery! It is on my list of places to visit now.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад +1

      Great to hear that Mike! Definitely worth the visit!

  • @placesonthelist
    @placesonthelist 4 месяца назад

    We were there last September, beautiful place. We got the 9:30 am slot, busy but not too crowded.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад

      Glad to hear you've enjoyed this special gem!

  • @Alan-iu2el
    @Alan-iu2el 4 месяца назад

    Great video randy 👍 all the best from Glasgow!!!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад

      Really appreciate that and greetings back from the US!

  • @adventuringoutdoorswitheric
    @adventuringoutdoorswitheric 4 месяца назад

    Yeah, it's crazy how crowded that place gets! It's so close to a major metropolitan city that's why. Glad you made it back out.

  • @Anybodyoutthere
    @Anybodyoutthere 4 месяца назад +2

    I went to Muir woods this last end of July 2023, escaping the heat where I live, enjoyed the nice cool weather of the CA coast. Muir Woods is truly refreshing from visiting San Francisco CA. Perhaps a video of Point Reyes next, since it is so close to Muir Woods. Coastal trip along CA in the summer it a great adventure to do. The problem I ran into was no room for camping sites for last minute bookings for my trip. Randy and Julie what a spectacular couple. ruclips.net/video/5mHtNgLPil4/видео.html John Muir Woods N.M. - No Parking

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад

      Really appreciate the suggestion and kind words, my friend! Actually, we concluded this trip with a visit to Point Reyes just before we flew back to NJ. Still have three more uploads from this vacation - two Yosemite and then Point Reyes. Enjoy your week!

  • @potatothorn
    @potatothorn 4 месяца назад

    well we're a little disappointed we didnt get to meet up with you but looks like you had a great trip, looking forward to more! awesome you had good sunlight, the video came out really well. Love Muir woods. we used to beat the crowds by getting up super early but yeah now you need the reservation.. we recently went to another redwood park not too far away, was very nice but Muir Woods has the Big ones that are hard to beat. fantastic walk in the trees thanks for taking us with you

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад +1

      That would have been really special to spend the day with both of you! Glad to hear you have enjoyed this special gem!

    • @potatothorn
      @potatothorn 4 месяца назад

      @@AmericasParks oh yes many times it is about 1 hour from home

  • @jonathantitus2629
    @jonathantitus2629 4 месяца назад

    Another beautiful peaceful video. There are some things I do not like about California, but the trees...oh how I love the trees. I think God had a lot of fun creating them. Thanks as always for sharing.

  • @tommyphillips6584
    @tommyphillips6584 4 месяца назад

    Yeah, when we went out there four years ago, I didn’t realize about the reservations so ended up riding up to Pt Reyes. Hate we didn’t get to see Muir Woods.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад +1

      So sorry to hear that! At least Point Reyes is still a pretty classic stop as well!

  • @martinjdesmond
    @martinjdesmond 4 месяца назад

    Great video. I wonder if the namesake of this beautiful park would ever visit this place with all of the crowds?

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад

      That is a GREAT question! Would be so curious to know his thoughts. At least I believe Mr. Muir would be glad his work of conservation is still standing for protection and enjoyment.

  • @DestinationEarth
    @DestinationEarth 4 месяца назад

    You know it's a popular place when you need reservations just to get in the park, lol. I've yet to see those Red Woods, but they really are stunning.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  3 месяца назад

      Such an incredible place, my friend! A trip to the "Bay Area" really provides some cool stops!

  • @garywoodall325
    @garywoodall325 4 месяца назад

    To avoid crowds Big Basin Redwoods SP is about 1 and a half hours south of SFO and is pretty empty of visitors and has even taller redwoods.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад

      Appreciate the tip. Made a note if I get get back to the Bay area!

  • @alrichardson7027
    @alrichardson7027 4 месяца назад

    Hey my friend, hows the family? You know Randy, we really should check out some beautiful state parks in Upstate New York.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад

      Not sure if I'll get back up there, but such a beautiful area! Will keep the invitation in mind!

  • @user-bg9tz5lt5w
    @user-bg9tz5lt5w 4 месяца назад

    I don't think the reservations are meant to make the crowds smaller. It is my understanding that it's more about reserving a time to enter so the lines are not as long all at one time…makes a steady flow of incoming guests, but once you're in you can stay however long. I guess I am not sure if that's how it works at that park, but that's how it works at RMNP and Arches when I have been there recently.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 месяца назад

      Yes, your theory makes perfect sense... don't believe you were on a time restraint once you entered. The parking down in that vallye is definitely limited, so it must help somewhat in that regard too.

  • @anthonyc8499
    @anthonyc8499 Месяц назад

    Looks gorgeous but I’m confused because you say there’s crowds yet there’s no one in your scenes. Why get away from crowds when there appears to be none?

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  Месяц назад

      Yeah, definitely crowds at Muir Woods as it is just outside of SF. When we went in 2017 (before the parking permits) we never got in. Fair question.. usually when I film I try to get the shots without people being around to show more nature and trouble people less who feel uncomfortable of being on video.

    • @anthonyc8499
      @anthonyc8499 Месяц назад +1

      @@AmericasParks okay, thanks for the clarification. It was just an odd contradiction with the words not matching the scenes. I appreciated your journey and am grateful I was able to come along. Thanks!

  • @TheECSH
    @TheECSH 4 месяца назад

    Yeah, overcrowding and the reservation system... I have tried to visit this park three times and every time failed because of that. I think we're better off visiting other redwood parks further away from the Bay Area