The tree is taller than the Statue of Liberty, Niagara Falls and even a rocket that sent humans to the moon, but you could be fined a whopping sum of money if you’re caught looking for it.

The tallest redwood tree in Muir Woods — a giant that was assumed to have sprouted up to 1,500 years ago in the Middle Ages — is a measly 777 years old.

The tree was discovered in 2006 and is believed to be between 600 and 800 years old. It has a height of around 380 feet rising into the sky, and weighs an estimated 230 tons.

The park is also home to the world’s second tallest redwood, Helios at 114.1 meters (374.3 feet) in height, and Daedalus at 110.8 meters (363.4 feet) in height. Climbing the world’s tallest tree ...

Hyperion, the world's tallest living tree, has suffered as hikers in California's Redwood National Park damaged its habitat. Now, prospective visitors face a $5,000 fine and six months in jail.

That’s easy. Just make your way to DeSoto Parish in Louisiana, home to the tallest Christmas tree not just in the parish, the state, or even the nation — but the entire world.

Hyperion, the world's tallest living tree, has suffered as hikers in California's Redwood National Park damaged its habitat. Now, prospective visitors face a $5,000 fine and six months in jail.

The tallest redwood tree in Muir Woods — a giant that was assumed to have sprouted up to 1,500 years ago in the Middle Ages — is a measly 777 years old, a puerile sprig in the hallowed halls ...

Few experiences compare with a hike among the world's tallest trees. Coast redwoods, which fossil records show thrived in the Jurassic Era 160 million years ago, create the sensation of visiting a ...