The Kentucky Derby is a long day, with a lot of walking, so pack accessories accordingly. We recommend a large bag (but be sure to stay within the size limit) to carry a pair of shoes, a bottle of water, your program, sunglasses, sunscreen, a poncho, and anything else you might need during the day.
Meet Hyperion, the Worldâs Tallest Tree. Up until August 2006, the tallest known tree in the world was a 369-foot California redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) nicknamed âStratosphere Giantâ, located somewhere in the Humboldt Redwoods State Park in California.
A road runs through a tall redwood tree in this file photo from 1955. Officials would not disclose the location of Hyperion, the world's tallest tree, for fear that too many visitors could damage the delicate ecology of the California forest where it lives. updated 10/1/2006 5:14:30 PM ET.