This is the new longest walkway on the west coast of the United States
By itself, get lost in California supposes a exciting adventure on infinite roads, coasts that are impregnated with the surfer idiosyncrasy, and, of course, natural landscapes. Landscapes that are scattered throughout the vast corners of California, and that can now be seen from the new attraction Redwood Sky Walk , a series of bridges and footbridges immersed in Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka.
Built 30 meters above the ground, Redwood Sky Walk is made up of bridges and elevated platforms that allow visitors to immerse themselves in the environment and the nature surrounding area, while traveling along a route full of mature redwoods , North American trees with a very long life that reach approximately 76 meters in height.
"When the idea of Redwood Sky Walk , many actors caught the vision and all worked together to bring it to life. There is great excitement in the community as the project is open to the public and people can go up and see the forest from the trees," they say from Sequoia Park Zoo to Traveler.es in an interview via email.
Redwood Sky Walk is made up of bridges and raised platforms
Listed as the longest walkway on the west coast of the United States for having a total route of 336 meters, the structure is surrounded by some of the tallest trees in the world.
The citizens of the city Eureka, California , have long been committed to preserving and promoting both the uniqueness and natural beauty of their surroundings. In fact, Sequoia Park Zoo It is the oldest accredited zoo in California.
Governing under the motto of "inspiring the conservation of the natural world instilling awe, respect and passion for wildlife," the Redwood Sky Walk experience is just one more way the city of eureka it is helping to promote and share the value of the abundant natural resources found in this area.
That is precisely why Eureka City Manager Miles Slattery assures us that they have "worked with many experts to carefully create a system that would allow the trees to continue to grow and moving with minimal impact on the trees or the forest floor.” To do this, they have turned to experts who continuously monitor the health of the trees, thus ensuring that they are in good condition.
The technique and mechanics of these accessories were created by Tree Solutions Inc. of Seattle, in order to ensure minimal impact on the tree , allowing the tree to heal and also have room to grow without hindrance.
The new observation points offer visitors a completely different way of experience the forest floor , canopy, and interconnections of all old growth and second growth forest.
Open to the public since last June 4 and designed to be ADA accessible , except for a 112-meter section that swings and is optional, "Redwood SkyWalk gives visitors the opportunity to connect with nature, climb halfway up the redwoods, and help cultivate a new appreciation for conservation."
Redwood Sky Walk opens its doors from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM, and you must pay the same ticket to enter the new attraction like the Sequoia Park Zoo.
Redwood Sky Walk, the new attraction in Eureka, California