Observations by mattsanders1

Although there wasn't many redwoods where I visited they were many in the surrounding areas, and there was an abundance of other species of plants and trees. One thing that was extremely prevalent was how dry everything was. You could drop a match and this place would burn faster than a cigarette. The toll that the lack of rain has been taking on our state parks is devastating.

After my visit to Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve the first thing I noticed was how dry everything was. The creek was dried up, the ferns we dusty and almost colorless, the sorrel was also colorless, and there was no sign of animal life to be seen. The moss was very dry as well. The forest lacked that usual moist feeling, everything was just so dry. Part of the forest had also been cleared out for camping grounds. It's sad to see such a beautiful forest affected by drought and other man-made causes.