Redwoods & Forests
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (Felton)
Accessibility: easy
Best time of day: Early-mid morning or 90 minutes before sunset
Best time of year: Spring through fall, muddy in winter
Parking: fee for main lot
Henry Cowell is one of our most popular locations. The field is always bathed in golden light, and the redwoods are accessible and beautiful.
Schwan Lagoon Trail (Live Oak)
Accessibility: easy/moderate due to 1/4 mile loop trail
Best time of day: Early-mid morning or 2 hours before sunset
Best time of year: spring through fall, muddy in winter
Parking: free
Schwan lake is an excellent location for families - with a huge climbing tree half way around the loop trail and a field full of golden grass in fall.
Fall Creek Park (Felton)
Accessibility: easy/moderate due to hike
Best time of day: Early-mid morning or 2 hours before sunset
Best time of year: spring through fall, muddy in winter
Parking: free
Fall creek is a magical location under the canopy. Due to the tree cover, sessions happen a bit earlier here. Streams and trails meander for miles under the redwoods.