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Muir Woods National Monument

Into the Cathedral of the Coast Redwoods

Muir Woods National Monument

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Welcome to Muir Woods

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Welcome to Muir Woods National Monument, a sanctuary of ancient coastal redwoods located just twelve miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County, California. As you stand at the entrance, you might notice a sudden drop in temperature and the presence of a cool, damp marine layer. This fog is the lifeblood of the forest, providing the moisture these giants need to survive the dry summer months. You are entering one of the last remaining old-growth coastal redwood forests in the San Francisco Bay Area, protecting over five hundred and fifty acres of a landscape that once dominated the California coastline. Prepare to leave the chatter of the modern world behind as you step onto the boardwalks. Here, the scale of time is measured not in minutes, but in centuries. Look up and take a deep breath of the oxygen-rich air, filtered by a canopy that sits hundreds of feet above the forest floor.

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This Mappu audio guide for Muir Woods National Monument highlights Welcome to Muir Woods, The Tallest Living Beings, and A Gift for the World, giving travelers a concise overview before exploring California.

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01Welcome to Muir WoodsIn Muir Woods National Monument, this section highlights Welcome to Muir Woods as a point to understand and notice during the visit.
02The Tallest Living BeingsIn Muir Woods National Monument, this section highlights The Tallest Living Beings as a point to understand and notice during the visit.
03A Gift for the WorldIn Muir Woods National Monument, this section highlights A Gift for the World as a point to understand and notice during the visit.
04Cathedral Grove and the Temple of PeaceIn Muir Woods National Monument, this section highlights Cathedral Grove and the Temple of Peace as a point to understand and notice during the visit.
05Before You Head OffIn Muir Woods National Monument, this section highlights Before You Head Off as a point to understand and notice during the visit.

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It covers Welcome to Muir Woods, The Tallest Living Beings, A Gift for the World, and Cathedral Grove and the Temple of Peace, with practical context and details to notice during the visit.

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