- Sequoia Kings Canyon National Parks (U. S. National Park Service)
Lodging Four lodges operate within Sequoia Kings Canyon National Parks, including one that is open year-round
- Giant Sequoias - Sequoia Kings Canyon National Parks (U. S. National . . .
Explore the links below to learn more about the role fire plays in sequoia groves, long-term and recent effects of climate on giant sequoias, and threats these historically resilient trees now face
- Plan Your Visit - Sequoia Kings Canyon National Parks (U. S. National . . .
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are two parks run by the National Park Service under one unit, which means visitors get the best of both worlds! Each park has its own areas and features that make it completely unique
- Exploring Giant Sequoia Groves - U. S. National Park Service
What is a Sequoia Grove? Giant sequoia groves are portions of Sierra Nevada mixed conifer forest that contain giant sequoias In most groves, giant sequoias are fewer in number than other tree species, but are the most visually striking and dominant in size
- Calendar - Sequoia Kings Canyon National Parks (U. S. National Park . . .
Calendar To learn more about free ranger-led activities, visit our Ranger Programs page Our park partner, Sequoia Parks Conservancy, also offers programs for the public Some programs require a per-person fee and a reservation Visit the Sequoia Parks Conservancy webpage for information about their fee-based programs
- Lodging - Sequoia Kings Canyon National Parks (U. S. National Park . . .
The lodge is one-half mile ( 8 km) from a sequoia grove, visitor center, market, restaurant, gift shop, and post office Hiking trails in the area lead to the General Grant Tree, Panoramic Point, and other Grant Grove features
- Nature - Sequoia Kings Canyon National Parks (U. S. National Park Service)
Nature and ScienceAn official form of the United States government Provided by Touchpoints
- NPS: The Giant Sequoias of California (Description of the Giant Sequoia)
In youth, the sequoia has a tall slender trunk and a thin conical crown, the branches of which cover the trunk nearly to the ground When the tree reaches its normal maximum height of 250 to 300 feet, it begins to broaden out, develop large lateral limbs, and shed the lower branches
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