The season’s first snow storm was moving in so the weather wasn’t the best but it was good enough for a glimpse at why these parks are special. The parks were Sequoia NP and Kings Canyon NP, they’re sort of commingled with shared borders, they’re just south of Yosemite and relatively unknown.
The General Grant Tree was proclaimed the Nation’s Christmas Tree in 1926. It’s the world’s third largest tree, has a 40 foot diameter, and is 1,700 years old. That makes it relatively young compared to many others. Wow! These trees are amazing! The grove where this great Sequoia stands is in King’s Canyon National Park. See what I mean when I say the parks are commingled?
The rain and show hadn’t arrived yet but many low clouds which diminished visibility. Above you can see a stand of Sequoia trees. I’m a couple of hundred feet from them and they still look large. Below is a obscure view of the beginning of King’s Canyon. Though I couldn’t see things clearly I did manage to get a feel for the impressive expansiveness of the canyon. I know I’ll need to go back for a better visit and good weather will be a priority.
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