The tree, which is deep in the park and has no trails leading to it, has faced serious environmental degradation from thrill-seekers who have visited since 2006, when it was found by a pair of natu…
last week that anyone who is caught near the tree can face up to six months in jail and a $5,000 fine.
The coast redwood tree is 115.92 meters tall and its name is derived from Greek mythology — Hyperion was one of the Titans and the father of sun god Helios and moon goddess Selene.
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