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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
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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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Contact the parks at 1-559-565-3341. The Sequoia Natural History Association (SNHA) also offers field seminars to the public for all levels of ability and ages. Check their web site for more information, SNHA.
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Sequoia Natural History Association: Park Partner
Focuses on funding education and science projects in the parks.
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 Detail of topo map showing Rae Lakes.
Trail Descriptions
Explore descriptions of some main park trails.
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Snowshoeing is a popular park activity in the winter and spring
Adventures
Ideas for park activities in any season
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Winter snows bring much needed moisture to a sequoia grove
Nature and Science
Learn more about the parks' unique treasures.
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Sharp, rocky crest of the Sierra Nevada.  

Did You Know?
The Sierra Nevada is still growing today. The mountains gain height during earthquakes on the east side of the range. But the mountains are being shortened by erosion almost as quickly as they grow. This erosion has deposited sediments thousands of feet thick on the floor of the San Joaquin Valley.

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Last Updated: October 26, 2006 at 19:17 EST