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'''Azalea State Reserve''' is a 30-acre reserve for western [[azalea]] (''Rhododendron occidentale'') located in [[Humboldt County, California]]. Each spring, a profusion of pink and white blossoms scents the air. The reserve offers a short self-guided nature trail with emphasis on other plants of the north coast area. There is a picnic area available. The azaleas bloom in April and May. |
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{{Infobox protected area |
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| name = Azalea State Natural Reserve |
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| iucn_category = V |
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| iucn_ref = <ref>{{Cite web|title=Protected Planet {{!}} Azalea State|url=https://www.protectedplanet.net/371969|access-date=2020-10-16|website=Protected Planet}}</ref> |
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| photo = Rhododendron occidentale 4738.JPG |
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| photo_caption = Western Azalea |
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| map = USA California#USA |
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| location = 809 Azalea Ave, McKinleyville, [[Humboldt County, California]], United States |
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| nearest_city = [[Arcata, California]] |
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| coordinates = {{coords|40|55|6|N|124|4|48|W|region:US-CA|display=inline, title}} |
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| area_acre = 30 |
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| established = 1943 |
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| governing_body = [[California Department of Parks and Recreation]] |
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'''Azalea State Natural Reserve''' is a state [[nature reserve]] of [[California]], United States, located in [[McKinleyville]], an unincorporated area of Humboldt County. This area is just north of the [[college town]] of [[Arcata, California|Arcata]] and slightly above the [[Mad River (California)|Mad River]] not far from where it enters the [[Pacific Ocean]]. The reserve is dedicated to the preservation of the [[Rhododendron occidentale|western azalea]] (''Rhododendron occidentale''), whose pink and white flowers bloom in profusion each April and May.<ref>{{cite web | title = Azalea SNR | url = http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=420 | publisher = California State Parks | access-date = 2011-09-30}}</ref> It has a short self-guided nature trail with emphasis on plants of the north coast region. There is a picnic area available. The {{convert|30|acre|ha|adj=on}} property was acquired by the state in 1943.<ref>{{cite journal | title = California State Park System Statistical Report: Fiscal Year 2009/10 | url = http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/795/files/09-10%20statistical%20report%20final%20online.pdf | publisher = California State Parks | page = 26 | access-date = 2011-09-24}}</ref> |
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Other adjacent visitor attractions include [[Trinidad State Beach]], [[Sue-meg State Park]], and [[Fort Humboldt State Historic Park]]. |
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==See also== |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=420 Azalea State Natural Reserve] |
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*[https://www.californiabeaches.com/attraction/azalea-state-natural-reserve/] |
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{{Protected areas of California|SP}} |
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[[Category:California State Reserves]] |
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[[Category:Protected areas of Humboldt County, California]] |
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[[Category:Protected areas established in 1943]] |
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[[Category:1943 establishments in California]] |
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Latest revision as of 04:38, 31 July 2022
| Azalea State Natural Reserve | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1] | |
 Western Azalea | |
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| Standort | 809 Azalea Ave, McKinleyville, Humboldt County, California, United States |
| Nearest city | Arcata, California |
| Coordinates | 40°55′6″N 124°4′48″W / 40.91833°N 124.08000°W |
| 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, United States, located in McKinleyville, an unincorporated area of Humboldt County. This area is just 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.[2] 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.[3]
Other adjacent visitor attractions include Trinidad State Beach, Sue-meg State Park, and Fort Humboldt State Historic Park.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Protected Planet | Azalea State". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ^ "Azalea SNR". California State Parks. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
- ^ "California State Park System Statistical Report: Fiscal Year 2009/10" (PDF). California State Parks: 26. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
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