Admire bugling Roosevelt elk in the fall
Roosevelt elk (Cervus elaphus roosevelti) rut in the fall. Picture 1,200-pound bulls bugling and crashing together with their huge antlers. Park guide Rachel McCain calls it "a Discovery Channel moment." Don't miss it.
If you have an hour, take a walk on Prairie Creek Trail, just east of the Prairie Creek visitor center. you'll be rewarded with massive trees and perhaps the colorful sight and haunting sound of a varied thrush. On your way to the parking lot near the center, you'll have an excellent chance of seeing Roosevelt elk.
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$8 for day-use vehicle entry; no charge to walk or bike into the park. Camping and Lodging: Reservations can be made online at ReserveCalifornia.com or by calling the toll free telephone number at 1-800-444-PARK. For more camping near the park, visit HipCamp.com.
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Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
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- Safety: We want visitors to enjoy their experience safely. Simple actions can positively increase your outdoor experience. Such actions include taking water and snacks along with you, staying on designated trails, taking breaks, and letting people know where you are going and approximately what time you're coming back. For more outdoor safety tips, please visit www.parks.ca.gov/SafetyTips (external link).
- What To Bring: Layers of clothing. In the rainy season, pack warm hats, scarves, mittens and plenty of thick, fast-drying socks. And don't forget the raincoats and rain pants. Water, snacks a field guide, binoculars.
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For more information, visit the park's webpage (external link).
