Claim to Fame: One of last remaining coastal redwood forests in the worldLocation: 12 miles north of San Francisco, CaliforniaWebsite: http://www.nps.gov/MUWO/planyourvisit/index.htm Located 12 miles north of San Francisco, Muir Woods National Monument is wonderful escape from city life and city activities. The park gets crowded quickly, so come early to explore this majestic redwood forest.…