Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park are adjacent to each other and also managed together. When travelers visit, they’ll likely visit areas in both parks, whether they intend to or not, since it can be difficult to always know which park you are in. While I personally believe each park is worth one …
If you only have one day in Yosemite National Park, you’ll need to do some planning in advance. The top sights are spread out and so to manage your time efficiently, you’ll want to look ahead. Of course, it’s impossible to see everything in just one day at Yosemite, but I understand that not everyone …
Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks are managed together, so it’s easy to think that the two parks would be similar. Yes, you’ll find giant sequoia trees at both parks, but at Kings Canyon National Park, you’ll also find the deepest canyon in the United States. Kings Canyon plunges 8,200 feet from its top height …
Sequoia National Park is one of nine national parks in California and it’s home to towering sequoia trees. While you’ll find some of the largest trees in the world, there’s more to do at this park than just stare at trees. Get out and hike. Drive a very windy, but scenic mountain road. Climb a …
Yosemite National Park has so many unique and interesting hiking trails, but not everyone wants to get out and hike on their vacation. Plus, some people just aren’t able to tackle some of these big trails. Ever since I injured myself at Sky Pond at Rocky Mountain National Park, I’ve looked for non-hiking options when …
There are so many good hiking trails at Yosemite National Park. The trail to Yosemite Falls is just one of those trails and if you complete the trail, you’ll reach the top of a waterfall and have some spectacular views. However, the waterfall dries up as summer goes on and by fall, it can be …
Yosemite National Park typically ranks high on travelers’ lists of favorite national parks. There’s a good reason for this. Yosemite National Park is stunning and there are so many things you can do here. There are loads of hikes, plenty of waterfalls, jaw dropping mountain views, and even more. In this post, I’m going to …
Kings Canyon National Park is managed with Sequoia National Park so it’s easy to think these two parks will be similar. While they both have some of the largest trees in the world, Kings Canyon also contains dramatic mountain views, waterfalls, meadows, and one of my favorite drives in any national park.In this guide, I’m …
Sequoia National Park is home to giant sequoia trees which can tower over 300 feet high. As you stand at ground level and stare up, you feel small, but that’s one of the best reasons to come to this park. You can walk through the groves of sequoia trees, hike to viewpoints, stroll through meadows, …
Gaze up at the towering sequoia trees, drive a stunning road through one of the deepest canyons in the United States, and hike up mountains for epic views. This one week road trip through three of California’s national parks has no shortage of incredible scenery and unique experiences. Starting in Fresno, you’ll visit Sequoia, Kings …
