I think this should really be called a virtual walk thru the redwood forest. The beauty of YouTube is so many content creators make videos for all of us who want the experience but no longer have the ability to do this type of activity. I have watched videos of town/city tours, Halloween at Salem, walking tours of nature and even videos of watching streams babbling away. Most providing a sense of calm, or the awe of nature. I will have to add a tour of New England fall foliage and covered bridges for my Autumn bucket list (better write that down before I forget).

The video I chose is called Treadmill Virtual Hike-walking-Redwood National Forest Hike – 60 minutes ASMR. I chose this one because I find redwood forests so cool and calming. My soul feels replenished when I walk amongst the trees. I have been in Muir woods many times when visiting San Francisco, California.

Redwood trees can grow very tall, some up to 200-240 feet tall and can be very old. Some of these trees are at least 2,000 years old. The base of the trees can be 14-15 feet in diameter. Some of the biggest trees are up to 350 feet and 20 feet in diameter.

On this walk you can see the height of the trees although the view can make you dizzy. There are massive clusters of trees which create very shady spots on the trail. Although in some cases the sun is peeking thru open spots in the tree tops. There are beautiful green ferns growing in the shade of the trees and the hiker will stop at bridges and babbling brooks so you can enjoy the view. In one section there were several trees that had fallen. Based on their size, the park rangers cut a walk thru so you can continue on the path. So we were able to walk under several fallen trees on the path.

There were several walkers on the trail during the video. Most were respectful, but I am always amazed that a lot of people feel compelled to talk all the time. Stop talking, and feast your eyes on the beauty around you.

The video does not have music but you do hear the footsteps of the videographer which can be distracting. You also hear the water rushing when you get near streams, birds in the trees chirping away and the wind whistling thru the trees. I really wanted to take off my virtual walking shoes and dip my feet in the cool water when he stopped at the streams of water. Some places along the trail have benches to rest and admire the view. There are also some little pockets of interest where some fallen tree has created a fairy circle or a miniature hideout.

I recommend checking out this or other videos that take you on a walk or tour. For the active viewers you can do a stationary bike or walking machine. For the couch potatoes out there like me, you can watch while doing a cross stitch project.

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