Published 2 years ago

Visitors to the world's tallest tree face $5,000 fines

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The National Park Service announced last week that Hyperion, the world's tallest tree, is off-limits. Hyperion was discovered by naturalists in 2006 and is certified by Guinness World Records as the tallest tree in the world. Despite the remote location, the tree has become a popular destination for travel bloggers and enthusiasts.

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The Guardian

California: visitors to world’s tallest tree face $5,000 fine and possible jail time

‘Hyperion’ in Redwood national park, 380ft high and up to 800 years old, now off limits after damage done by trampling visitors

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Visitors to the world's tallest tree face US$5,000 fines

Hyperion, certified by Guinness World Records as the world's tallest living tree, is officially off-limits to visitors. California's Redwood National Park issued a statement last week that anyone who is caught near the tree can face up to six months in jail and a US$5,000 fine.

2 years ago·Canada

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The Independent

Visitors caught near world’s largest tree in California face prison and $5,000 fine

If caught, visitors to the world’s tallest tree can now face a fine of $5000 and jail time of six months

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Visitors to world's tallest tree could face $5K fine, jail

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tree enthusiasts who make the trek to the world's tallest tree deep in a Northern California forest will face a fine and possible jail time after

2 years ago·United States

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USA Today

Hiking to the world's tallest tree? You face $5,000 fines and jail, California officials say

Thinking of hiking to the Hyperion tree in the Redwood National Park? Think again. Visiting the world's tallest tree leads to jail time or a $5K fine.

2 years ago·United States

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