Magnificent Ancient Redwood Forest - Long Version - near Crescent City, California
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- Magnificent Ancient Redwood Forest - Long Version - near Crescent City, California
Hike with us through the magnificent ancient redwood forest at Stout Grove in the heart of Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park near Crescent City, California. It is known as the most scenic stand of ancient redwoods in the world. A plush layer of ferns and redwood sorrel carpets the ground below century-old trees.
This sequence was captured May 30th, 2013 with a Canon HFS-100 and edited with Adobe Premier Pro 6.0.
Music is "Parting of the Ways - Part 1" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a CC Attribution 3.0.
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My friend said he went there as a kid and the trees were absolutely massive.
Absolutely beautiful. My Mom was a Park Ranger for the Redwood national Forest. I learned to swim at Jed Smith.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting on my video. What a great place to grow up among the giants and to have a parent who helped manage the forest! This is a wonderful corner of our world and your comments are special. Thanks for sharing! Dave in Montana.
I used to enjoy camping at Jed Smith and always enjoyed crossing the river to see the Stout Grove. The Howland Hills road is very scenic and delightful. Back in the 1980's I was a regular Redwood tourist, I tried to see as many parks and trails as I could discover. I have so many fond places and this is one of them.
James, I agree with you; fond memories. I am glad I captured some video to help me remember where I have been. It can't replace being there in person, the sights, sounds, smells, etc. but it is a good reminder. Special places exist all over. One just needs to explore to experience the beauty. Thanks for watching and commenting. Dave in Montana.
Just magnificent. I see God's wonderful glory throughout this beautiful video.
Crescent City and the area around it is simply awe inspiring.
Agreed. I hope to return someday. Dave.
I know the gentleman is likely just adjusting his hat after looking up at 5:28, but it almost looks like he is tipping his hat to this beautiful giant as he continues on his way. Made me smile :). These are the respected elders of this forest, after all.
Awesome way to make you smile. It was almost reverent walking through this ancient forest. Quiet, peaceful, one with nature in such a beautiful setting. Thanks for your great comment. I appreciate it. Dave in Montana.
@@davidegg22 Thank you, Dave, it means a lot to hear it. Hoping to make it out to the forest myself someday.
Was there 8 months ago and will have to go back. I was totally blown away by the quality of your video. Loved the capture of the sunlight making its way through the moss, ferns and redwoods. I learned a few things thank you! 😊
Thank you very much! It was a grand day among the giant redwoods. I too would love to go back and spend more time soaking in the views. The video just doesn’t do justice to the grandeur. Thanks again for watching and commenting, I appreciate it. Dave in Montana.
This video could not be more perfect . The color, the movement, the blending of the scenery. I have been there myself and returning in October. I wish I had your talent to make a video as beautiful as this one.
Thank you for making it!
Tastefully done video. Magnificent & towering trees. Very inspiring & uplifting.
Earl, many thanks for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it. Happy New Year! Dave.
Thank you for the video, on the Giant Redwoods. About 5 years ago I planted two, of the smaller versions, that were reintroduced, from China in the 1940's, and they are called
[ I believe] Meta Sequoia Gypsum. They are doing fine, and about 4 years ago, I planted 2 more, also these trees are doing fine. This past Spring, I planted 6 Giant Redwoods. I live on a small 20 acre farm, in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Thank you again for your video.
Earl, thanks for sharing your story. Your plantings will outlive all of us! Dave.
I was riding mountain bikes through there as a kid with some friends when that tree fell by the bridge in the beginning of the video. On of the scariest things I've ever heard. Carried our bikes over as it was still popping and snapping.
WOW! What are the odds of that happening? Thanks for sharing your first-hand experience! I needed to shoot this tree stump since it was so large! The video does not show how large this tree was. My friend and I commented on how tall that tree must have been before it went down, and now I find out it was RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOUR EYES! Thanks for sharing your life-threatening, earth-shattering experience! Dave.
Beautifully filmed. I hiked here a lot when I lived in crescent city. Usually had the place to myself.
This was an awesome forest to visit. I wish I lived closer. Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it. Dave in western Montana.
I did a road trip from San Francisco to Seattle last August to conicide with the Eclipse. One reason was to visit the Coastal Redwoods. I went to the Humboldt SP, Prairie Creek SP, Redwood NP, Jedia Smith SP along the way, I was mesmerised. Truely one the amazing parts of our planet, just a shame 95% of them were chopped down.
Very Good, thanks we needed that. Tonight We head to Brookings for the winter. Soon that magnificent grove will reverberate to the hymns such as "Highland Cathedral" and "Mist Covered Mountains" from my bagpipes, on a Sabbath afternoon. From a different 'David in Montana'
David, an afternoon listening to your bagpipes would be great! I love bagpipe music, especially "Live in Brookings". Yes, that grove of Redwoods is magnificent. Thank goodness this grove was protected for future generations. We need more preservation to help define our roots! Thanks again! Dave in western Montana.
So glad these trees are protected.... Thank you for sharing I will never see them in real life & this is just amazing. I feel like I'm there.. ThAnks again🙏
Don, thanks for watching and posting your comment, I really appreciate it. Yes, this is an amazing and magical place and I am glad to have had the opportunity to visit, capture and share. Thanks again! Dave in Montana.
Excellent job, I love that forest and trees. So peaceful.
Great video and soundtrack. We live on the edge of Jed Smith Park along the Smith River in Hiouchi and spend as much time walking the park trails as we can in all seasons. If at all possible you should visit again during the rainy season in winter or spring when the rain forest truly comes alive. I was glad to see a few seconds of Mill Creek where it meets the river. We have a bunch of hangout spots along Mill Creek further upstream. Your love of the redwoods comes through the video and gave me big smiles to see how much you appreciate "our backyard". All the best.
Your "back yard" is definitely one of my "must see again" areas of the country! You are so fortunate to live among the giants. We were only there a couple of days and I couldn't grasp it all. Living so close allows you to be one with nature, not just someone passing through. I do try to capture the essence of what I see, sometimes it works, other times not. I had a wonderful time capturing, editing and sharing your "back yard"! Thanks for taking such good care of it! Until I return, Dave in Montana.
It's just so beautiful. I'm going this summer to see the Redwoods. I can't wait. The forest and the trees are just so pretty!
Do have a wonderful time exploring among the giants! One feels so small and insignificant when walking through. Thanks for your comments! Dave in Montana.
So beautiful. I love the redwoods. Your video is amazing
Many thanks for viewing and commenting. Such a lovely, majestic place. Thanks again! Dave in Montana.
Beautiful work on this David! Very impressive!
I fell in love with Stout Grove on my first and only visit there 20 years ago during a vacation to the West Coast of the US. I've been reminiscing about that trip and your video captures the beauty of the Grove better than other TH-cam videos. Thank you so much for this peaceful walk through a truly magnificent forest!
Many thanks for the awesome comment about a beautiful and majestic corner of the USA. I wish we could have spent more than two days in the redwoods back in 2013. This stand is truly majestic and the video really does not do justice to what is seen in-person. Video and pictures can only spark warm memories of the places we have seen or would like to see (or revisit). Thanks again for viewing my video and taking the time to comment. I really do appreciate it. Dave in Montana.
Thanks for the post. I am having a blast capturing and editing. Always wanting to try new techniques. Dave.
Wow, watched this in hd, very good, 3.5 thumbs up!
Nothing better then walking through a spooky forest,use your imagination 😀
Up the hill from my mom's house. I used to hike from mom's on olive st up to the park. My favorite park there.
What a beautiful part of the country to live in. Dave from Montana.
Great video! I've been there twice, and seeing this makes me eager to return.
Jeffrey, this was my first visit to this magical place. We only had a half day to spend in the Redwoods so I, like you, must return! Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it! Dave.
SO PRETTY
Thanks for viewing and commenting. Dave.
I wish I could see these trees personally
they are AWESOME! Dave.
loved walking in the Redwood Forest....who would think a tree could grow that big.
Thanks for watching and commenting. We were impressed! Mother Nature at her finest! Dave in Montana.
My husband lived in Hiouchi across the road from Jedediah......Gorgeous...We swam in the Smith River
Barbara, thanks for watching and sharing your memories. Yes, this IS a gorgeous setting. One really needs to see the beauty and majesty with their own eyes and senses. Pictures and video do not do justice to what Mother Nature has provided. Thanks again! Dave.
Amazing
+warnutztheloser Many thanks for watching and commenting! It was a fantastic day to be in the forest among the giants! Dave in Montana.
Looks Great! I will B moving to california soon.. I need to visit this place
awesome
I was in felton California. Many redwoods there. They wear huge.
I’m visiting the redwoods this week for my 52nd bday. I want to be surrounded by something that’s older than me lol
Gil, you picked the right place to surround yourself with ancients! Some of these redwoods are over TWO THOUSAND years old! It will take you a while to catch up to them! Happy Birthday to you and many more! Enjoy your stay in this awesome forest. It is quite reverent walking among the giants. Dave in Montana.
@@davidegg22 much appreciated!
Very good video. Greetings from Sweden.
Kjell, thanks for watching my video and taking time to send greetings. I appreciate it. It was a great morning to be in the woods capturing the lovely scenery. Dave in Montana.
Awesome Sharing Here ! ! !
5 thumbs up !
+1BlueStarRising Thanks for your comment! I really appreciate it! You just brought sunshine to a rainy day in western Montana! Dave.
Awesome video's you have & plenty for any one to enjoy such fine filming & with so many places to visit . Life is so precious :-)
I used to live near you're state in South Dakota. Had to drive out here to sea Level So my lungs last longer. I sure enjoyed the drive through Montana ! A real Gemmy !
+davidegg22
Awe thats so beautiful what you shared :-) We've had some rain down here near Mt Rainier today & It just turned Shine shine again for the 3 rd time today. I'm here from Mt. Rushmore for my lungs get better at sea Level. Your a very kind hearted man and it shows through the beauty of you're filming ! Many Blessings to you & Yours, Michael & Maryann
There's a couple stands near Avenue of the Giants that match Stout Grove ... like a two or three-way tie. Hard to choose where to go sometimes. Ciao, MDV
Mario, thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, the California Redwoods are remarkable, definitely something to see and explore. Sometimes you need to get off the beaten-path to find the best-of-the-best! Thanks again for watching. Dave in Montana.
I'm going there tomorrow
Is there any dispersed camping available nearby or a reasonable RV park? I would enjoy exploring at leisure in my Jeep, with a safe place to leave my trailer.
Great video, David! I will be in Crescent City tomorrow and would like to see this in person. Can you give me directions on how to get to this hike?
Thank you for watching my video and asking directions. This is an easy hike, just slow way down, walk slow and try to absorb the grandness of the majestic Redwoods. I could not capture on film or video what you will see tomorrow! Like I said, definitely take your time. I found this site for directions: www.redwoodhikes.com/JedSmith/StoutGrove.html
Thanks again for watching and commenting! Enjoy your day in the magical forests of Northern California! Dave in Montana.
Thank you!!
there's heaven on earth right there !!!
Thanks for watching and commenting. The world is so full of beauty, and I am happy to have captured and shared some of it! Thanks again! Dave.
Did you know that's where they filmed star wars episode 6? Endor is in California!
It was filmed in private forest land up near Smith River. The park's management would never allow that much activity in these kinds of groves or parks.
***** You meant your video, yes? My other reply pertained to OCDgamer which seemed to think Endor was filmed there, or maybe didn't know. Even California State Parks last year posted on FB that Endor was done in Jededidah Smith Redwoods. But the Return of the Jedi forest scene was in a privately owned old growth area near Smith River, CA
sadly that was among many areas they logged in the 1980s
the entire old-growth parcel they filmed ROTJ in got logged to bits not all that long after they filmed there
it was on some private land
sad thing is as recently as the 1980s and 1990s a ton of what very little left of the redwoods got logged
What soundtrack should I add to this? th-cam.com/video/4hPczijKJqI/w-d-xo.html
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Welcome back Calvin. Thanks for the thumbs up! Dave.
About put me to sleep...
LOL! You should have seen me trying to stay awake while editing the soundtrack! Dave.
Did any of you know that there are extinct redwoods that are like four times bigger than the ones alive today?
Ancient earth had a much much higher oxygen. This would allow everything to increase its mass ten fold.
I've seen the petrified stumps of some near Florissant Fossil Beds in Colorado... about 15 ft of the bases have been preserved in volcanic ash... the climate was supposed to be similar to the Bay area... the trees were of similar size to the Jedidiah Smith coastal redwoods... I can't imagine ones much bigger than the Sequoias in the Sierras
Great video, David. If you get back to Redwood National & State Parks, there are some good hike and grove suggestions here: redwoodcoastparks.com
Every video of the redwood forest plays music. I want one with forest sounds, not music.
Because of your comment, I went back to the original source video and listened to the sounds of the forest. What I heard in most scenes was dead silence, no birds, no wind in the trees, no animal sounds; just dead, lifeless silence. In a few scenes I heard people talking, the noise of my camera equipment, a jet airplane overhead, a car horn honking, me talking to my friend, my friend’s camera shutter noise, and the sound of running water. As you know, I left the running water sound in the creek scenes because I liked it. If I did not dub in music that I though was appropriate for this production, it would have been an extremely boring video. This forest was not as “lively” as one would expect. I feel the sound track added a lot to this particular video. Thanks for watching and commenting on this video. Dave in Montana.
I'm weird; I especially like the video camera sounds. It's really relaxing.
It makes me want to climb one agian! 😂🤙🙏❤️