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
Kings Canyon is situated between Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks and offers a unique blend of elevations, giant Sequoias, granite ridges and more. Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park is a scenic drive in California.
While the California state flag displays a grizzly bear, you won’t find any in Sequoia National Park — or the rest of the state. There hasn’t been a grizzly spotted in California since the early 20th century. But, black bears are very common in the park. Omnivorous, curious, and wit...
Road and weather conditions can change quickly any time of year. 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 ...
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, ...
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 198/Generals Hwy at ...
SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, Calif.-Sequoia National Park reopened its Giant Forest area on Saturday, three months after a Northern California wildfire prompted extraordinary efforts to protect the grove and destroyed thousands of other redwoods. The Giant Forest will be open during daylight hours on Saturda...
Nature photographer Ian Shive ventures into Sequoia National Park in California with just his smart phone. That's right, no pro camera or fancy lenses. Can he get the same epic sunset shots? From:Ian ShivewithNature in Focus Similar Topics: ...