12 Sacred Groves & Mystical Forests Revered by Ancient Cultures

8. Cathedral Grove (Prairie Creek Redwoods), USA: Aisles of Ancient Redwood Titans

Within California's Redwood National and State Parks, specific groves like "Cathedral Grove" or the "Tall Trees Grove" embody the sacredness indigenous tribes like the Yurok attributed to these colossal Coast Redwoods. These are not just trees but ancient, living beings, perceived as spiritual guardians. The ingenious architecture of these groves, with sunlight filtering like stained glass through canopies hundreds of feet high, creates natural cathedrals that inspire profound awe and a sense of timelessness, echoing centuries of reverence for these enduring giants.