For the most part, you can touch the sequoia trees at Sequoia National Park. However, you should keep in mind that these trees are a lot more delicate than they look. Even though they’re the largest trees in the world, you can still easily damage a sequoia if you’re not careful. Take special care not […]
Sequoia National Park is a great vacation spot but there are a few things that sometimes take people by surprise when they visit. Here are a few tips to keep in mind for your next trip to Sequoia: Always Check the Weather – Sequoia National Park is located up in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, […]
If you’re a sunshine seeker, summer will be your jam at Grand Teton. From June to August, the park basks in warmth. Picture temperatures around 75 to 85 degrees F (24–29 degrees C) during the day. The nights are a touch chilly, so carry a light jacket. Don’t forget sunscreen- the thin air here’s serious […]
As the name suggests, Sequoia National Park, along with its next-door neighbor Kings Canyon National Park, is the best place to see giant sequoia trees. The twin parks, which share a joint administration, are split up into five areas: Foothills, Mineral King, Giant Forest, Grant Grove, and Cedar Grove. While you can find some sequoias […]
The main road through Sequoia National Park is the Generals Highway, which runs from one entrance all the way to the other. It takes about an hour and a half to drive all the way through the park on the 47-mile highway, although we’d recommend making plenty of stops along the way. As an added […]
In many ways, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park make a single park together. They’re located right next to one another and have been jointly administered since the 1940s. An entrance pass to one park also gets you into the other, so you don’t have to pay twice if you want to visit both Sequoia […]
Though you’ll often see Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon tours bundled together, the two parks are technically separate. However, since Kings Canyon is only a few minutes north of Sequoia’s borders, they’ve been managed together by a joint administration since the 1940s. Buying an entrance pass at either park will grant you access to […]
Both Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so you’re welcome to start your Kings Canyon tour at any time. In fact, we highly recommend getting there while it’s still dark so you can watch the sun come up inside the park. Panoramic Point in Kings […]
If you’re planning on spending the night after a Kings Canyon tour, your options are a little limited. The closest town is Three Rivers, a small village located about an hour from the entrance to the park. There are a few places to stay in town, but not much in the way of restaurants or […]
From Sequoia National Park to Kings Canyon, the Sierra Nevada mountain range offers some of the most beautiful parks in the country. However, visiting at the wrong time can have a significant effect on your trip, so you want to make sure you plan ahead. The best time to visit will depend entirely on your […]