Brigadier General Charles Young
Learn about the life and success of Brigadier General Charles Young, the first African American superintendent of Sequoia National Park.
Walter Fry
Fry transformed from sequoia logger to eventually become Superintendent of Sequoia National Park and started the first Nature Guide Service
Susan Thew
An Ohio native, Thew became a passionate advocate for expanding Sequoia National Park beyond the original 1890 boundaries.
Native Americans of the Southern Sierra
Many Native peoples have used, tended, occupied, and valued the lands of the High Sierras and maintain deep connections to the area today.
Norman Clyde, Climber Extraordinaire
Clyde was one of the most legendary climbers and explorers of the High Sierra. |
Last updated: July 8, 2025