Polk County

Step back in time to hear stories only ancient trees can tell as you wander through Valley of the Giants in Polk County. Among the largest Douglas-firs and Western Hemlocks in the Oregon Coast Range can be found in this old-growth forest, with many of the trees reaching twenty feet in circumference, 200 feet tall, and 400 to 450 years old. The trees are protected in a 51 acre Outstanding Natural Area so teeming with plants, fungi, and wildlife that it feels otherworldly. Note: Valley of the Giants is always closed during fire season, and other conditions sometimes apply, so make sure to check the Bureau of Land Management's website before you go.