Our older daughter lives in Los Angeles so whenever we visit her, we try to visit one of California’s national parks. In 2006, we made the drive to Sequoia National Park. Moro Rock, (which I managed to climb) afforded amazing views of the Sierras. But we were all impressed with the General Sherman, which stood, as my wife put it, “in humble majesty”. Unfortunately, we did not have enough time to see the General Grant but I guess that’s a great excuse for a return visit.
Sincerely,
Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park is home to the tallest mountain in the Lower 48 and the largest tree on earth. Mount Whitney's granite peak rises 14,505 feet above sea level on the arduous High Sierra trail. General Sherman, a sequoia in the Giant Forest, is the world's most voluminous living tree specimen, standing 275 feet high with a base circumference of over 100 feet. The park also features spectacular waterfalls and more than 200 marble caves.
State(s): California
Established: 1890
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