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    Sequoia & Kings Canyon

    National Parks California

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  • Parks Institute Stage 1 Fire Restrictions June 1, 2013

    Due to high fire danger, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks are instituting fire restrictions inside the parks. More »

  • Road Construction Delays (if Entering/Exiting Hwy. 198)

    Expect minimal construction delays on main road through parks (Generals Hwy) through June 2013 on weekdays generally from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. See link for schedule. Call for 24-hour road conditions info: 559-565-3341 (press 1, 1, 1). More »

  • Vehicle Length Limits Have Changed in Sequoia NP (if Entering/Exiting Hwy 198)

    Planning to see the "Big Trees" in Sequoia National Park? If you enter/exit via Hwy. 198, please pay close attention to new vehicle length advisories for your safety and the safety of others. More »

  • Some Opening/Closing Dates for Services and Facilities May Change – Check Back for Updates

    Some opening/closing dates for facilities and visitor services in the parks may change due to weather or other circumstances. Call 559-565-3341 or send us an email using the "Contact Us" link below the main menu (bottom left, this page).

  • You May Have Trouble Calling Us. Use the "Contact Us" Link (Bottom Left) to Send an E-mail.

    We are experiencing technical problems receiving some incoming phone calls at the parks. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please keep trying to reach us or check this website for frequently-asked questions. The search box (top, right) may be helpful.

Professional Development

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The General Sherman Tree, the world's largest tree, named in 1879 by a Civil War veteran.
 
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A park ranger from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks reads a book to students in a nearby Central Valley school.
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Teacher's Workshop scheduled on January 26, 2013. Learn about standards-based programs given by park rangers, provide input about classroom programs and future needs, education programs in the parks, and more. For full details on the workshop and how to register, please click on the link above.

Contact the Education Coordinator for information regarding upcoming teacher's workshops. The Sequoia Natural History Association (SNHA) also offers field seminars to the public for all levels of ability and ages. Check the SNHA website for more information.

  • Adventures Adventures

    Ideas for park activities in any season Read More

  • Nature and Science Nature and Science

    Learn more about the parks' unique treasures. Read More

  • Trail Descriptions Trail Descriptions

    Explore descriptions of some main park trails. Read More

  • Sequoia Natural History Association: Park Partner Sequoia Natural History Association: Park Partner

    Focuses on funding education and science projects in the parks.

Did You Know?

Layer of air pollution seen from park views..

Sequoia and Kings Canyon suffer from one of the worst air-pollution problems of any national park! Pollution — particularly ozone — from the Central Valley and the Bay Area is carried up into these mountains by warm winds. It challenges all of us everywhere to clear the air!