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Posted on 07/02/2022 9:44:26 AM PDT by nickcarraway
Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz County is partially reopening later this month—with reservations accepted starting Friday for limited day-use access—for the first time since the CZU Lightning Complex Fire destroyed much of the park in August 2020.
The fire burned more than 97 percent of the park, destroying its headquarters, campgrounds, employee housing and nearly every other structure, and the park is still without electricity, running water or phone service, California State Parks officials said.
Big Basin will partially reopen starting July 22 to allow visitors to explore the Redwood Loop and about 18 miles of fire roads near the historic core of the park. The reopening is coinciding with the reopening of state Highway 236, the main thoroughfare for the park.
"The changes to Big Basin are profound, but the eforest is starting to recover and it's amazing to witness," California State Parks Santa Cruz District superintendent Chris Spohrer said in a statement. "We want to share the recovery process with visitors, including telling the story of what happened, the status today and the plans for reimagining the park."
The reservation system opening Friday is being managed by the organization Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and can be accessed online at https://thatsmypark.org/parks-and-beaches/big-basin-redwoods-state-park/ or by phone at (831) 338-8867.
Park officials said 45 spots will be offered daily to start, with entry costing $6 plus a $2 reservation fee for daylong access to the park.
I previously resided 40 minutes from Big Basin. I can’t imagine what it looks like now.
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A friend lives up China Grade. He’s currently clearing and milling timber to rebuild. It was ugly.
Big Basin was extraordinary. I visited and hiked many times when I lived in Silicon Valley. How many of the Redwoods survived the fire?
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Holy Crap, I knew it was bad, but I had no idea it was THAT bad. There's nothing left. Sounds like it will be worth visiting in 100 to 150 years and even better after 1,000 years when the big trees are back. What a shame.
Thank you liberals for effing everything up and making once-nice places unlivable.
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