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70 State parks, has provided safe anchorage and protection for 

 many fine groves of Redwoods (sempervirens) , and the federal 

 government has provided for the preservation of magnificent 

 groves of Big Trees (gigantea) in Sequoia, and General Grant 

 National Parks. Three groves also are included within Yosemite 

 National Park, the Mariposa Grove, the Tuolumne and the 

 Merced groves. 



Several Redwood Groves Near San Francisco 



The official Redwood highway starts from San Francisco 

 and traverses successive groves of Giant Redwoods northward, 

 a few miles from the coast, to the Oregon State line and some 

 miles into that State. Muir Woods, a national monument, is 

 but a few miles from the Golden Gate. This is a small but mag- 

 nificent grove, embracing 424 acres. Armstrong Grove is far- 

 ther north, 1 8 miles west of Santa Rosa. This grove, embracing 

 400 acres, is one of the most magnificent in the State, though 

 not the largest trees. It is well worth a side trip to see. It is 

 four miles from Jenner-by-theSea, and may be reached from 

 Redwood highway from Santa Rosa. 



Especial attention is called to Muir Woods and Armstrong 

 Grove, and the two groves south of San Francisco. If it is 

 not possible or practicable to traverse the Redwood highway 

 throughout, at least visit Muir Woods and Armstrong Grove, 

 and indeed if practicable to do so visit Big Basin Grove in Santa 

 Cruz County (California Redwood Park) , and Pfeifer Red- 

 woods at Big Sur, in Monterey County. 



Alternates Routes Leading to Redwood 

 Empire 



Any desired route may be followed from San Francisco 

 north to northern Mendocino County, and the visiting tourist 

 may be assured that the route chosen will lead through inter- 

 esting and prosperous valleys, with much to be seen that will 

 be worth while. The official Redwood highway is north from 



