Why Muir Woods National Monument?
Some say, “Heaven is a place on Earth.” If this is true it might be at the sight of the some of the oldest and tallest living things on earth at the Muir Woods National Monument. Muir Woods is a great retreat from our airports, cars, taxi’s and the general stresses of life. No tour guiding is allowed in the park, which speaks volumes for what one can expect what they will get out of their visit to Muir Woods…tranquility and peace. The trees you will walk among are 45 times taller than you are. Take an easy walk on a level paved trail into the heart of the forrest. River otters, great egrets, spotted owls are just some of the things you may come across. Walk along the murmuring waters of Redwood creek, one of the only few rivers in the West that have not been altered by man-made dams. Nature lovers travel far and wide to see inspiring things like we have at Muir Woods National Park – you would not want to miss it. Muir Woods is so unique that the founders of the United Nations came he
