Bringing high quality educational and interpretive programs to Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Magnificent Dogwoods: Spring Splendor in the Park
Hello. I’m a magnificent dogwood tree, and I’m just starting to bloom! Come on up to the park, and you’ll find me along the North Grove trail. I don’t know why giant sequoias get all the glory here at the park, because I’m far flashier and four-seasons showy! I create dazzling white blooms in April and May, then wrap myself in lovely green all summer. In the fall, my leaves glow a spectacular red and pink, and my vibrant red berries attract winter birds. The big flower show has begun, so let me explain. My fancy white petals are actually bracts [...]
Camping reservations and additional park details available via the California State Parks website.
MOBILE USERS:
Download this mapping app to your smart phone & search for Calaveras Big Trees State Park North Grove Trail.
Once you’ve downloaded the map, you’ll be able to geo-locate while you are on the trail. Since the map will be downloaded to your smart phone, you won’t need a wi-fi or cell signal to use it on the trail.
