09/18/2022
Would love to go back! Very special place.
One of the first things people notice about Muir Woods is the smell, and how nice the air feels here. So what's going on with it?
Breathing fresh forest air not only feels good, it's beneficial for our health. Redwood trees, as well as many other tree species, produce a variety of health promoting airborne chemicals called terpenes. These terpenes help protect trees from a variety of diseases, and some help moisture condense into clouds.
When we inhale these terpenes they can lower our blood pressure, reduce depression and aggression, reduce inflammation, boost our mood, increase creativity, and enhance the abilities of our immune system to protect us from disease.
📷:NPS