Azalea State Reserve
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Azalea State Natural Reserve is a state nature reserve
of California
, USA, dedicated to the western azalea
(Rhododendron occidentale). These pink and white flowers bloom in profusion each April and May. The reserve offers a short self-guided nature trail with emphasis on plants of the north coast region. There is a picnic area available. The 30 acres (12.1 ha) property was acquired by the state in 1943.
Other adjacent visitor attractions include Trinidad State Beach
, Patrick's Point State Park
, and Fort Humboldt State Historic Park
.
Nature reserve
A nature reserve is a protected area of importance for wildlife, flora, fauna or features of geological or other special interest, which is reserved and managed for conservation and to provide special opportunities for study or research...
of California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, USA, dedicated to the western azalea
Rhododendron occidentale
Rhododendron occidentale, the Western Azalea, is one of two deciduous Rhododendron species native to western North America . The Western Azalea is known to occur as far north as Bandon, Oregon. It is found as far south as the Palomar Mountain area in southern California...
(Rhododendron occidentale). These pink and white flowers bloom in profusion each April and May. The reserve offers a short self-guided nature trail with emphasis on plants of the north coast region. There is a picnic area available. The 30 acres (12.1 ha) property was acquired by the state in 1943.
Other adjacent visitor attractions include Trinidad State Beach
Trinidad State Beach
Trinidad State Beach is north of Eureka in Humboldt County, California. This scenic State Beach is accessed from a signposted side road at Trinity Street and Stagecoach Road in the seaside town of Trinidad. The parking lot at Trinidad Bay below Trinidad Head is another popular access point. The...
, Patrick's Point State Park
Patrick's Point State Park
Patrick's Point State Park is north of Eureka, California in the heart of California's coast redwood country.The park is home to many tree species including coastal redwoods, spruce, hemlock, pine, fir and red alder and wildflower meadows with a...
, and Fort Humboldt State Historic Park
Fort Humboldt State Historic Park
Fort Humboldt State Historic Park is a California state park located in the southern portion of Eureka, just off U.S. Route 101. The North Coast regional headquarters of the California State Parks is located onsite.-Early years, 1853–1860:...
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