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Redwood National Park Timeline

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  • The first traces of Native Americans
    1000 BCE

    The first traces of Native Americans

    The first traces of Native Americsns were found from over 300 years ago. This includes the Yurok indians and the Chilula.
  • Largest Redwood tree today was a sappling.
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    Largest Redwood tree today was a sappling.

    The tallest tree in Redwood National Park was seeded 2000 years ago. It is today known as hyperion the tallest tree in the world.
  • Jedidiah Smith was the first american to go through the redwoods.

    Jedidiah Smith was the first american to go through the redwoods.

    Jedediah Smith was the first american to explore the Redwood area.
  • Gold was discovered in the Redwood area.

    Gold was discovered in the Redwood area.

    Gold was found along the trinity river in california.
  • Lodging in the Redwood forest began.

    Lodging in the Redwood forest began.

  • The save the Redwood league was established

    The save the Redwood league was established

    Founded in San Fransico 1918 and is still a program today.

  • Jedidiah Park was established by the state of california.

    Part of Redwood park later on.
  • Established as an official National Park

    Established as an official National Park

    Became a park in 1920.
  • Redwood park was expanded by 48,000 acres

    Redwood park was expanded by 48,000 acres

  • The tallest tree in the world was discovered.

    The tallest tree in the world was discovered.

    The name of the tree is Hyperion. Its over 2000 feet tall.