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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
National
Louis Sahagún

Portions of fire-scarred Big Basin Redwoods State Park will reopen this month

LOS ANGELES — Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz County will partially reopen to the public on July 22 for the first time since a wildfire tore through its towering ancient groves nearly two years ago.

Closure of the popular summer destination was needed to hasten the recovery of the 18,000-acre tableau of meadows, steep canyons and redwoods that have inspired millions since California’s oldest park was founded in 1902.

“The changes to Big Basin are profound,” said California State Parks Santa Cruz District Superintendent Chris Spohrer in a statement, “but the forest is starting to recover and it’s amazing to witness.”

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