Azalea State Natural Reserve

Azalea State Natural Reserve
Map showing the location of Azalea State Natural Reserve
Location Humboldt County, California, USA
Nearest city Arcata, California
Coordinates 40°55′6″N 124°4′48″W / 40.91833°N 124.08000°W / 40.91833; -124.08000Coordinates: 40°55′6″N 124°4′48″W / 40.91833°N 124.08000°W / 40.91833; -124.08000
Area 30 acres (12 ha)
Established 1943
Governing body California Department of Parks and Recreation

Azalea State Natural Reserve is a state nature reserve of California, USA, located north of the college town of Arcata and slightly above the Mad River not far from where it enters the Pacific Ocean. The reserve is dedicated to the preservation of the western azalea (Rhododendron occidentale), whose pink and white flowers bloom in profusion each April and May.[1] It has a short self-guided nature trail with emphasis on plants of the north coast region. There is a picnic area available. The 30-acre (12 ha) property was acquired by the state in 1943.[2]

Other adjacent visitor attractions include Trinidad State Beach, Patrick's Point State Park, and Fort Humboldt State Historic Park.

See also

References

  1. "Azalea SNR". California State Parks. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
  2. "California State Park System Statistical Report: Fiscal Year 2009/10" (PDF). California State Parks: 26. Retrieved 2011-09-24.

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