Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Travel Guide
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Although Sequoiadendron giganteum is the formal name for the redwoods that grow here, everyone outside the classroom calls them sequoias, big trees, or Sierra redwoods. Their monstrously thick trunks and branches, remarkably shallow root systems, and neck-craning heights are almost impossible to believe, as is the fact they can live for more than 2,500 years. Many of these towering marvels are in the Giant Forest stretch of Generals Highway, which connects Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Hotels
Hotel accommodations in Sequoia and Kings Canyon are limited, and—although they are clean and comfortable—tend to lack much in-room character...read more
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Restaurants
In Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks, you can treat yourself (and the family) to a high-quality meal in a wonderful setting in the Wuksachi Dining...read more
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Travel Deals in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
- $81.00 & up : 3-star hotels in Visalia Hotwire
- 3.5-Star Marriott Visalia Fr $159+/Nt Hotels.com
- Comfort Suites in May: $111 & Up — $111 Expedia
- 3-Star Holiday Inn Visalia & Conf Center Fr $113+/Nt — $113 Hotels.com
- Visalia Savings! Book at Hampton Inn Visalia Fr $106+/Nt — $106 Expedia
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Experiences
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Gentle giants: You'll feel small—in a good way—walking among some of the world's largest living things in Sequoia's Giant Forest and... Read more
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The parks can be divided into three distinct zones. In the west (1,500-4,500 feet) are the rolling, lower elevation foothills, covered with shrubby... Read more
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