The tallest tree in the world at Tall Trees Grove in Redwoods National Park. The discovery of the tree in the 1960's helped lead to the creation of the park in 1968. Page 1 - Page 2 - Page 3 Page 4 - Page 5 - Page 6 Page 7 - Page 8 - Page 9 Flag Seal Website : www.ca.gov Capital : Sacramento Highest point : Mount Whitney, 14,494 feet Area : 163,707 square miles, 3rd largest state Population : 33,871,648 (2000 US census) Motto : Eureka (I have found it) Admitted to Union : September 09, 1850 State Song : "I Love You, California" State Bird : California valley quail State Flower : Golden Poppy State Tree : California Redwood