Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks offer a variety of activities for all ages and abilities. Enjoy a stroll on one of the park's many scenic trails. Take in a ranger-led campfire program or earn a Junior Ranger Patch. The possibilities are endless. Visitors arriving at Sequoia National Park are encouraged to stop off at either the Lodgepole or Foothills Visitors Center to receive an overview of park activities and an update of park conditions.
Sequoia Sightseeing Tours
Experience Sequoia National Park until through an unforgettable sightseeing tours. Knowledgeable and experienced guides will take you on a journey through Sequoia's beautiful scenic wonders and rich natural history in complete comfort and style.
The Daily Deluxe Tour is fun and educational and enjoyed by all ages! The tour stop at The General Sherman Tree, Giant Forest Museum, Round Meadow, Crescent Meadow (weather contingent), Morro Rock, with Lunch stop at Wuksachi Lodge.
For reservations, please visit www.sequoiatours.com or call (559) 561 4189.
Private and group tours are available, as well as wedding site scouting tours.
GENERAL SHERMAN TREE
This gargantuan sequoia, while neither the tallest nor the widest tree, is considered the largest living tree in the world because of its volume. It weighs approximately 2.7 million pounds, and it is believed to be around 2,100 years old. Its height is 274.9 feet, and its circumference at ground level is 102.6 feet. The diameter of its largest branch is 6.8 feet.
GIANT FOREST MUSEUM
Following six years of planning and construction, the Giant Forest Museum is now open in Sequoia National Park. Fun for the entire family, the Museum is open daily, free of charge, and is full of fascinating exhibits, plus interactive, hands-on displays that celebrate the life of a Giant Sequoia tree. The Museum, located on Highway 198, approximately one-hour north of the Ash Mountain entrance, is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
