California, a vast expanse of varying landscapes, from sun-kissed beaches to towering sequoias, promises an assortment of wonders awaiting your discovery. For those who wish to unravel these treasures without the burden of mapping out every detail, self-guided tours of California offer an impeccable solution. With the help of local experts and our thorough research, […]
Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton, two of America’s most iconic national parks, are nestled side by side in the breathtaking landscapes of Wyoming. Their proximity offers a unique opportunity for travelers to explore the wonders of both parks on a single journey. So, how far apart are Yellowstone and Grand Teton? These natural marvels […]
As the name suggests, the most impressive and iconic part of any Sequoia National Park tour is getting to see the groves of giant sequoias that fill the park. The most massive trees in the world, giant sequoias are a type of redwood tree found only on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain […]
A Sequoia National Park tour will take you to the Sierra Nevada, a mountain range located on the eastern edge of California’s Central Valley. The range runs about 400 miles from north to south and features some of inland California’s most interesting sites, including Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Yosemite Valley, and Lake Tahoe. The name […]
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, […]
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 […]