Posts in Kings Canyon
Visiting the Tallest, Oldest & Largest Trees in the World
Visiting the Tallest, Oldest & Largest Trees in the World

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide to visiting the tallest trees, the oldest trees, and the largest trees in the world. The giant sequoias, the coastal redwoods, and the ancient bristlecone pines are all found in California, and this week I'm sharing my favorite places to go and hiking trails to see these trees up close, most of which are in state and national parks, forests, and monuments.

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3 National Parks in 1 Day - Yosemite, Kings Canyon & Sequoia
3 National Parks in 1 Day - Yosemite, Kings Canyon & Sequoia

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide to visiting 3 National Parks in 1 day! This one day itinerary is a great California road trip idea, taking us from Yosemite Valley to Kings Canyon, and then ending in Sequoia National Park. We'll explore spots like Lower Yosemite Falls, Big Stump Trail, Grant Grove, General Sherman, Moro Rock, Hanging Rock, Tunnel Log, and Tunnel Rock.

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Top 9 Hikes in California National Parks
Top 9 Hikes in California National Parks

Today we're taking a look at 9 of my favorite hikes in each of the 9 national parks found in California. I'm also including the top 5 trails in each park to equip you as you head out on your next adventure. Join me as we head out to Yosemite, Redwood, Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Lassen Volcanic, Death Valley, Channel Islands, Pinnacles, and Joshua Tree.

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California, Channel Islands, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Kings Canyon, Lassen, National Parks, Sequoia, Redwood, Yosemite, Hiking, Top 10Dawn Marienational parks, national park, national park service, california, yosemite, redwood, redwoods, death valley, joshua tree, lassen, channel islands, sequoia, kings canyon, trails, hikingComment
Big Stump Trail - Kings Canyon National Park
Big Stump Trail - Kings Canyon National Park

Today we're exploring Big Stump Trail, the remnants of giant sequoia trees in Kings Canyon National Park in California near General Grant Grove. These massive tree trunks, like the Mark Twain Tree stump, were sadly cut down over a century ago by loggers and to prove to the rest of the world that these massive sequoia trees existed.

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California, Forest, Hiking, Kings Canyon, Mountains, National ParksDawn Mariesequoia, kings canyon, national park, national parks, hiking, trails, trees, giant tree, giant trees, big trees, forest, mountainsComment
Grant Grove - Kings Canyon National Park
Grant Grove - Kings Canyon National Park

Take a walk among the giant Sequoias at General Grant Grove in Kings Canyon National Park and visit the Fallen Monarch, Centennial Stump, Gamlin Cabin and our National Christmas Tree, the General Grant Tree.

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Kings Canyon, Sequoia, California, Forest, Hiking, Mountains, National Parks, OutdoorsDawn Mariekings canyon, sequoia, national park, national parks, big trees, trees, giant trees, grant grove, california, central california, eastern sierrasComment
Sequoia & Kings Canyon - 10 Stops for a Perfect Visit
Sequoia & Kings Canyon - 10 Stops for a Perfect Visit

This week Sequoia National Park celebrates its 130th birthday in the National Parks System, so we are planning a perfect day trip through Sequoia and Kings Canyon. We will visit 10 can't miss spots inside the park and discover all the history and natural wonders Sequoia holds, including General Sherman, Moro Rock, Tunnel Log, Grant Grove, Big Stump Trail, Hanging Rock, and Tunnel Rock.

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California, Forest, Hiking, Mountains, National Parks, Outdoors, Sequoia, Kings CanyonDawn Mariesequoia, kings canyon, national park, national parks, hiking, generals highway, california, general sherman, hanging rock, tunnel rock, tunnel log, tunnel, grant grove, big stump trail, vista point, giant trees, trees, moro rock Comment