GENERAL GRANT
(incorporated within KINGS CANYON)
Circular of General Information
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Rules and Regulations
[BRIEFED]

THE PARK regulations are designed for the protection of the natural beauties and scenery as well as for the comfort and convenience of visitors. Complete regulations may be seen at the office of the superintendent. The following synopsis is for the general guidance of visitors, who are requested to assist the administration by observing the rules. The parks belong to future generations as well as the present.

Fires.—Light carefully and in designated places. Extinguish completely before leaving camp even for temporary absence. Do not guess your fire is out—know it.

Camps.—Keep your camp clean. As far as possible burn garbage in camp fire and put empty cans and residue into garbage cans provided. If no can is provided, bury the refuse.

Trash.—Do not throw paper, lunch refuse, kodak cartons, chewing-gum paper, or other trash on roads, trails, or elsewhere. Carry until you can burn in camp or place in receptacle.

Trees, shrubs, flowers.—Do not touch them until you know the regulations. Dead and down timber except sequoia may be used for firewood. Live growth must not be in any way injured.

Animals, birds.—Do not kill, capture, or scare. They are your friends.

Fishing.—Get a State license. Special limits apply in certain streams; otherwise the limit is 25 fish a day or 10 pounds and 1 fish. Avoid closed waters.

Noises.—Be quiet in camp after 10 p. m. Many people come here for rest.

Automobiles.—Drive carefully at all times. Keep cut-outs closed. Obey local traffic rules and schedules. The automobile permit fee is $1. Sequoia permit may also be used.

Park rangers.—The rangers are here to help and advise you as well as to enforce the regulations. When in doubt, ask a ranger.

Penalties.—Please study the regulations. We shall enforce them as courteously and liberally as possible; but deliberate infraction may bring penalty not to exceed $500 fine or 6 months' imprisonment or both.

Please read the park signs.—They are for your protection and guidance.

Smoking restrictions.—No smoking will be allowed during the fire season while visitors are in motion on roads or trails in the park. Smoking is permitted in camps or at stations. Warning signs will indicate the season of fire hazard and will be removed only when danger from this source is over. Keep in touch with the signs.



Events
OF HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE
1862First white man of record entered area. Joseph Hardin Thomas discovered the Grant Tree, then unnamed.
1867Grant Tree measured and called the General Grant Tree by Mrs. Lucretia P. Baker, member of a pioneer family of the district.
1870First settlers occupied the Fallen Monarch, huge hollow log, and ran a saloon therein.
1872The Gamlin brothers built the log house now known as the Gamlin Pioneer Cabin and used as a trailside museum for park visitors.
1878Preemption claim surrounding the Grant Tree surrendered to the Government by Israel Gamlin.
1890General Grant National Park created by act of Congress, October 1.
1891First administration of park by Capt. J. H. Dorst of the United States Cavalry.
1892The Gamlin Cabin moved by Captain Dorst to near present Park Headquarters and used as storehouse for hay and grain for cavalry horses.
1902First regularly built road constructed to Grant Big Trees. This was later rebuilt with some change in alinement to form the present Sequoia Lake Road.
1913First well-graded approach road to General Grant Park built, still known as the Sand Creek Road, reaching the park at the South Entrance Station. Now a State highway.
1914Walter Fry, now United States Commissioner for General Grant and Sequoia National Parks, appointed first civilian superintendent of both parks.
1919Exclusive jurisdiction over park ceded by California, April 15.
1925The General Grant Tree designated as the Nation's Christmas Tree at high noon of Christmas Day. First of the annual ceremonies now broadcast over the radio networks each year.
1929Construction started on State Highway from Grant Park to Kings River Canyon.
1932Grant Park section of the Generals Highway completed.
1933Separate park administration established with acting superintendent in charge. Formerly under jurisdiction of Sequoia Park.
1934Generals Highway grade, interpark highway, open for travel between General Grant and Sequoia National Parks.
1934Gamlin Pioneer Cabin rebuilt at site of original construction and dedicated to park use as a trailside museum.

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