Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, California
Sequoia National Park is an American national park in the southern Sierra Nevada, California. Sequoia and Kings Canyon Park adjoin each other and are managed as one national park. Their elevations extend from the foothills to the summit of Mount Whitney, the highest mountain in the contiguous 48 states. The parks contain five unique areas: Foothills, Mineral King, Giant Forest (home to half of the Earth's largest and longest-living trees), Grant Grove (a section of the Kings Canyon, home of the General Grant Tree), and Cedar Grove (camp lodge). Each area has its own climate, features, and highlights.
Sequoia Park is the home of the world’s largest trees which are the prime attraction of the Park. Ranging from the foothills to the Mount Whitney provides varied habitats for plants, animals, and other organisms. The Sequoia Park is recognized as “International Biosphere Reserves” for its important role in conserving biodiversity.
These parks offer a wide range of activities in diverse landscapes in any season. Exploring sequoia groves, day hiking, dark sky festival, visiting crystal cave, rock climbing, skiing and snowshoeing are some of the offered activities.
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