Showing posts with label Sequoias. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sequoias. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Sequoia National Park - Big Trees, Big Caves, Big Rocks, Big Turns

Sequoia National Park borders Kings Canyon National Park and the two are the same and very different all at the same time. The two parks are connected by Generals Highway, an ode to the giant trees named after many formidable Generals in US history. The trees were named after prominent figures to try and convince them to have the area protected and preserve these natural wonders. It worked!

Me at the top of Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park, CA

Kings Canyon - Fit for Royalty

We arrived at Kings after sundown, partly due to the protests in Fresno, but mostly because we slept in that morning. It was a Saturday Night and the campgrounds were full on arrival. We were tired and didn't see any signs saying otherwise, so we pulled into the Visitor Center parking lot and settled in for the night. The Park Ranger didn't like that...

Sun setting as we reach Kings Canyon National Park after a hot day in Fresno, CA.