Discover Sequoia National Park
Some places make you feel small. Sequoia National Park makes you feel wonderfully, spectacularly tiny.
Established in 1890 in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, this extraordinary national park protects ancient giant sequoias, dramatic granite peaks, beautiful mountain meadows, and forests that seem to belong in another age.
It's a place where looking up becomes something of a habit, and where the natural world puts our everyday sense of scale into perspective.
General Sherman Tree: Standing Among Giants
Imagine standing beside a tree so enormous that it's difficult to capture in a single photograph.
The General Sherman Tree is the largest known living tree on Earth by trunk volume, towering approximately 275 feet above the forest floor.
Estimated to be around 2,200 years old, this magnificent giant has witnessed centuries of human history while quietly growing in the Giant Forest.
It's one of those rare sights that makes you stop, look up, and simply marvel.
Moro Rock: A Stairway to Spectacular Views
For an entirely different perspective, Moro Rock offers one of Sequoia's most memorable adventures.
A staircase of more than 350 steps climbs this enormous granite dome, rewarding visitors with breathtaking views across the Great Western Divide and surrounding Sierra Nevada mountains.
The climb is steep, but the panoramic scenery makes it an unforgettable experience.
Crescent Meadow: A Peaceful Forest Escape
Surrounded by towering sequoias, Crescent Meadow offers a beautiful contrast to the park's rugged mountain scenery.
Often described as the Gem of the Sierra, this peaceful meadow is especially lovely during the warmer months, when wildflowers and lush greenery brighten the landscape.
Nearby trails lead through magnificent forests and past Tharp's Log, a historic cabin built into a fallen sequoia.
Tunnel Log: A Road Through a Giant
Sequoia National Park has its share of unusual roadside attractions, but few are as memorable as Tunnel Log.
After a giant sequoia fell across the road in 1937, a tunnel was carved through its enormous trunk, allowing vehicles to pass beneath the fallen tree.
It's a wonderfully unusual photo opportunity and a reminder of the extraordinary size of these forest giants.
Memories That Stand Tall
Whether your favorite memory is a family photograph beneath General Sherman, a mountain hike, or a peaceful afternoon among ancient trees, Sequoia offers experiences worth keeping close.
A GTK QR Tile connects a physical keepsake to your existing online photographs, travel stories, and favorite memories, or brings them together on your complimentary GTK QR Page.
A small keepsake for memories that stand tall.
Get To Know People & What They Know About Sequoia National Park
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From forest ecologists and conservationists to photographers, historians, and people whose lives are connected to the Sierra Nevada, Sequoia inspires remarkable knowledge and human experiences.
We believe their stories and perspectives deserve to be discovered, shared, and remembered.
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