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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks |
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| Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are uniquely intertwined to bring you some of the most fascinating features of middle California. Here you will not want to miss out in seeing the world’s largest trees and participating in the large array of outdoor adventure activities this special park has to offer. You will enjoy hiking, caving, camping, backpacking, the Giant Forest Museum and much, much more. Continue reading for further Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks information.
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Uniqueness - Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are an unspoiled treasure of some of the most striking scenery in the world. From its towering giant sequoia trees and soaring mountain peaks to cascading cree... (click here for more)
Park and Visitor Center Hours - Sequoia and Kings Canyon have a variety of visitor centers, nature centers, and information and wilderness permit stations. Not all are open year-round.
The parks are open 24 hours a day, 365 days... (click here for more)
History & Statistics - Sequoia is the second-oldest national park in the United States. It was established in1890 to protect the Big Trees in Giant Forest, including the General Sherman Tree, the world's largest living thin... (click here for more)
Natural Features - In Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, the dynamic landscape evolves from geologic processes working over millennia to sculpt granite, marble and other forms of rock. Here in the parks are canyon... (click here for more)
Flora - Extreme topographic differences and a striking elevation in the foothills along the Sierra crest create a rich tapestry of environments, from the hot, dry lowlands along the western boundary to the sn... (click here for more)
Activities in the Park - There are many fun activities to take part in while visiting Sequoia and Kings Canyon. Your choice of activities will vary greatly depending on the time of year and area you visit. There is picnicking... (click here for more)
Environmental Impact - Among Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks’ rich diversity of plants and animals are other elements that are not as obvious but equally important. Air flow circles around the neighboring San Joaqui... (click here for more)
Weather - Because these parks vary from low to very high elevations, you can find a variety of climates here and all on the same day. Be prepared with layers of clothing. Temperature varies by elevation. Becaus... (click here for more)
Rules, Regulations and Safety - Natural wonders present hazards. Rocks roll, trees topple, and limbs drop without warning. Wild animals, uneven ground, and changing weather can pose dangers. People may create hazards through campfir... (click here for more)
Wildlife - Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks support a wide diversity of animal species, reflecting the range in elevation, climate, and habitat variety here. Over 260 native vertebrate species are in the ... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - Ticks are common in foothill grasses. Check yourself after a walk. Their bite is painless, but small percentages carry Lyme disease. Remove ticks carefully with tweezers. Seek a ranger's and/or doctor... (click here for more)
Fees - Part of your entrance and camping fees stay in the park to improve the experience here — repairing roads, campgrounds, trails, picnic areas, and restrooms. Fees have also funded updated exhibits, impr... (click here for more)
Camping - The parks offer 14 campgrounds with over 800 established campsites. Fees vary depending on location. There is a camping limit of 14 days during the period from June 14-September 15 with a total of 30 ... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Just north of Grant Grove Village in Kings Canyon National Park on Hwy 180 is Hume Lake. The lake offers camping, swimming, and picnicking.
West Side of the Parks: There is Sequoia N... (click here for more)
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