Sequoia National Park, forested area of 629 square miles (1,629 square km) in the Sierra Nevada, east-central California, U.S. Adjoining it to the north and northwest is Kings Canyon National Park, and on the eastern boundary is Mount Whitney (14,494 fee
Before entering the park, pick up a Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks map and check current road and weather conditions by calling (559) 565-3341. Visitor centers provide a variety of trail maps and other interpretive literature.
A visitor to Sequoia National Park is dwarfed by the 36.5 ft. diameter trunk of the General Sherman Tree, billed as the "Largest Living Thing on Earth." The National Park Service is considering various ways to make parks more relevant, including attracting more children and more minority famili...
Sequoia National Park The scenic drive begins in Dunlap, a few miles east of Fresno, on CA-180. As you continue east on CA-180, you soon enter Sequoia National Forest, named for the giant sequoia, the world’s largest tree. In 14 miles, you arrive atBig Stump Trail (H1)where a 2...
As with most points of interest, the locations of these camp grounds should be clear on any Sequoia National Park map. Staying Safe As beautiful as nature is, it is rarely forgiving. Always remember that the vast majority—around 97%—of the park is designated and maintained as wilderness, ...
Sequoia National Park, California: Home in a Log Hale Tharp lived in a cabin he carved out of a fallen giant sequoia from 1861 to 1890. You can still peek in the dusty widows and see his very rustic furniture. Address: Crescent Meadow Rd, Sequoia National Park, CA Directions: From Hwy...
Congress Trail is connected to a significant number of trees like the Senate. Longer trails bring you back to the Giant Forest Monument. I managed to see a marmot from the Congress trail. Again, be keen on the trail makers, the map and the signs nailed on the tress. ...
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks GPS Tour: Walk with giants as you venture deep into ancient groves and high atop soaring vistas with this GPS-guided driving tour of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park in California! Witness Mother Nature’s grandeur like you’ve never seen it before!
Atwell Mill & Cold Springs Campground: photos, directions, and information on camping in the Mineral King Region of Sequoia National Park