Fremont Tree in Felton, California

Tucked away in the redwood grove at Henry Cowell Redwood State Park, outside of Felton, CA in the Santa Cruz mountains, you could easily miss the Fremont Tree in the ancient forest. That’s because it’s located in a hidden bend off the main redwood grove loop trail and marked only by an unobtrusive sign. The Fremont Tree looks much like its neighboring redwoods save for a small opening in its trunk and darkness beyond. Those brave enough to crawl through the hole will find themselves in the dark, quiet interior of the tree. Inside, it’s big enough to stand up and exploration with your phone ...