Big Basin State Park | Activities to Do in the Bay
The majestic Big Basin Redwood State Park . We have been here several times now and is always a relaxing family bonding outing. It is California's oldest State Park. I will say, the roads up to it are winding and so a dose of Dramamine before the drive is recommended to avoid car sickness. For a family-friendly, easily doable trail, I recommend going to see the mother and father of the forest. It can be walked in 20 but takes more like 45 with young children exploring and all the picture taking. Photography by Effervescent Media Works The Father of the Forest... Half of it. Some of these awe-inspiring redwoods reach over 300 feet tall and 50 ft in circumference. In the summertime be prepared for those pesky mosquitos! And keep in mind that this is a crumb-free area meaning that there are designated picnic areas but the other areas they try to keep crumb free to protect the wildlife there. The last section of road just outside of the picnic areas T