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In Northern California, you can easily lose yourself in the tranquil beauty of the giant forests that cover the land. Here, the trees are hundreds of feet tall and as much as 22 feet wide, towering as nature’s skyscrapers. These trees, known as California redwoods, are the tallest in the world and can make any visitor feel like an ant in a world meant for giants.

Take a look at California’s gargantuan redwoods for yourself with this photo tour.

 

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Marissa WillmanMarissa Willman earned a bachelor's degree in journalism before downsizing her life into two suitcases for a teaching gig in South Korea. Seoul was her home base for two years of wanderlusting throughout six countries in Asia. In 2011, Marissa swapped teaching for travel writing and now calls Southern California home.

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