
The giant Redwood trees. Oh how we marvel at them here at Another Side of San Francisco Tours. The scope of their great height (the tallest trees on Earth), the deeps of time represented by their long history and lifespans, the fascinating way in which they derive moisture from the very air itself – the mists of the North Pacific Ocean feed them the vast quantities they require, and the startling qualities of verdant and lush beauty they heap upon our senses as we gaze on their majesty will all reveal things to your instincts that no words or descriptions ever could.
We are small, so very small, and though we rule this planet – we humans are overshadowed by things greater than ourselves. These trees rank among the living things that dwarf us in more ways than one. From the Redwood forests of the far north of California, to the opulent ranges of Redwoods in Big Sur near Hearst Castle, these living monuments to nature should be seen by all at least once in their lifetimes. To do so is to understand what stark and immense nature can communicate to us so silently.