Kings Canyon NP-
Sequoia was America’s second national park designated in 1890. General Grant National Park, the forerunner of
Kings Canyon, was the third, established in 1940. Together they are a combined total of: 865,964 acres, 1,353 square miles.
Coming here and seeing this forest and these trees is an experience, it is a humbling adventure for your spirit. It gives you perspective and teaches you your place in the world.
To the Parks!
The drive is long but as the deserts turn into mountains a small stretch of land is apperently perfect for citrus.
Halo Citrus Farm- I ate a few right off the tree and OMG!
Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park: 404,063 acres, 631 square miles
Sequoia NP-Entrance Sign
Getting to the Park
Sunset From Sequoia…
General Sherman
General Sherman- Sign
The General Sherman tree, the largest tree on Earth by volume.
The General Sherman tree grows in the Giant Forest, which contains five of the ten largest trees in the world.
Sequoia NP - General Sherman
Kings Canyon National Park
Kings Canyon National Park: 461,901 acres, 722 square miles
Kings Canyon NP-
Kings Canyon NP-
Distance From Home
Distance from STL- 1,935.4 miles
Sequoia / Kings Canyon Map
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