As the train ascended the tight curves of Bear Mountain in Santa Cruz, California, it began to sing. Harmonic tones rang out among redwood trees as the projecting edge (flange) of the train’s wheels pressed up against the inside of the rails. “This railroad has tighter curves than almost any other railroad in the country,”…
A Ride on Roaring Camp’s Redwood Train in Felton, California
Historic ‘Skunk Train’ Offers Rides Through the Redwoods
FORT BRAGG, Calif.—Along Northern California’s coast, the world-famous Skunk Train attracts visitors to Fort Bragg from near and far. A cheery man wearing glasses, blue overalls, a black T-shirt, and a black cap drives the steam train. He is Stathi Pappas, the Skunk Train’s general manager. The Skunk Train line includes five historic trains and…
The Big Trees (1952)
A Quaker colony tries to save the giant sequoias from a timber baron. Credit: Public Domain Movies – Feature Films: Cinema collection: http://epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: http://epochoriginal.com Feature Films: https://www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” Follow EpochTV on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/EpochTVus Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/EpochTV Truth…
This Secret Hike Through California’s Giant Redwoods Will Take You to Another World
By Christopher Reynolds From Los Angeles Times You seem to be shrinking. You’re hiking through dense Northern California greenery, passing from a dirt path to an elevated walkway. And the trees are getting taller. Somewhere nearby, a bird calls and Mill Creek burbles. But those elements are only bit players in this drama. The main…
Portions of Fire-Scarred Big Basin Redwoods State Park Will Reopen This Month
By Louis Sahagún From Los Angeles Times Los Angeles—Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz County will partially reopen to the public on July 22 for the first time since a wildfire tore through its towering ancient groves nearly two years ago. Closure of the popular summer destination was needed to hasten the recovery…
Redwood Is a Good, Insect-Resistant Material for Decks
Dear James: My kids are getting older, and a backyard deck would be great. I am on a limited budget and want to build it myself but have no idea where to start. Any tips? — Maria S. Dear Maria: The addition of a deck, usually adjacent to a sliding glass door, is one of…
Once-Trampled (And Secret) Grove of Titans Redwood Stand in Northern California Reopens
By Melody Gutierrez From Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — After the once-secret location of a famed grove of ancient redwoods in Northern California was made public, visitors flocking to see the towering trees caused significant damage looking for the off-trail behemoths. Now, a new 1,300-foot boardwalk through the Grove of Titans will give visitors…
-
Recent Posts
-
Archives
- May 2025
- April 2025
- July 2023
- June 2023
- May 2023
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- September 2013
- July 2013
- March 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- December 1
-
Meta