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Category: National Park
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We visited two of Yosemite’s three sequoia groves—here’s which ones were worth the effort, what surprised us, and what to expect on the trails.
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We spent six nights exploring Yosemite National Park—here’s where we stayed, what surprised us, and what to know before planning your visit.
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The road into Kings Canyon was closed during our visit—here’s what we missed and what I’m most excited to see next time.
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Walk through the Fallen Monarch, a giant sequoia in Kings Canyon that once housed settlers, stagecoaches, and cavalry horses.
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Two days in Kings Canyon during road closures—what we saw, what’s worth it, and the surprising spots you shouldn’t miss.
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Explore the Boole Tree, the 6th largest sequoia in the world. Learn how to find the trail, avoid navigation mistakes, and what to expect on the hike.
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A guide to the largest giant sequoia trees in the world—where to find them in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and which ones you can actually visit.
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Planning notes and logistics from a two-night visit to Kings Canyon National Park.
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See the best of Sequoia National Park in one day with easy hikes to Tokopah Falls, Big Trees Trail, and the General Sherman Tree.
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A stunning detour from Kings Canyon to Sequoia: Tokopah Falls’ breathtaking hike and a Big Trees Trail revisit before heading toward Yosemite.