The Kings Canyon National Park and Sequoia are located in the central part of the Sierra Nevada in California. They are immediately adjacent to each other, which is why they come together under the name Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks to get managed.
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background
history
Sequoia National Park was established in 1890 and Kings Canyon National Park in 1940. Sequoia is California's oldest and the second oldest national park in America.
landscape
Flora and fauna
- The Giant sequoia trees (Sequoiadendron giganteum) are certainly the main attraction of the park's flora.
climate
getting there
Fees / permits
The fee applies to the entire area of both parks.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- 1 General Sherman Tree, the largest living tree on earth, in the Giant Forest
- 2 General Grant Tree, the second largest living tree on earth, in Grant Grove
- 3 Mineral King, a valley in which there were mining towns in the past
activities
shop
kitchen
accommodation
Hotels and hostels
camping
security
trips
literature
Web links
- Official national park website (English)
