Park Videos

Learn more about Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks with these videos about everything from camping safely to meadow restoration to volunteering, and more. Click on the titles below to watch videos in that series. You can also find us on YouTube.

 

Accessibility

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are committed to a continuing effort to improve the accessibility of park trails and facilities so they can be enjoyed by all visitors. Watch a series of short films that share advice from visitors in their own words. Learn insider tips for planning a trip to the parks and participating in these activities in an accessible way.

 

Crystal Cave

Sequoia and Kings Canyon has over 200 cave systems within the parks. The two parks protect half of the caves more than a mile long in California, the longest cave in the state, numerous karst streams, and some of the best alpine karst topography in the United States. Crystal Cave is an excellent example of a marble cavern and is available for visit via a guided tour. Learn about Crystal Cave, it’s formation, touring the cave, and more.

 

Fire in the Parks

Naturally-ignited fires are critical to Sierra Nevada ecosystems. It is not uncommon to experience fires in the parks, especially in the summertime months of June through August. Watch videos that cover the relationship of fire and Sequoia-Kings Canyon, how to prepare if there is a fire in the parks, and what staff is doing to manage fires in the parks.

 

Nature

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks' elevation gradient of over 13,000 feet (nearly 4,000 m) from the Sierra Nevada foothills to the high peaks provides a landscape of varied habitats for plants, animals, and other organisms. Watch videos on animals in the parks, listen to unique soundscapes, and see how park scientists are working to preserve these lands for future generations.

 

People of the Parks

Sequoia and Kings Canyon are parks shaped not just by their resources, but by the people who have interacted with it. Learn about key figures who helped the parks become what they are today, about the indigenous peoples who have lived here for time immemorial, and the land management that is being done by caretakers of these lands.

 

Safety

Natural areas present hazards. Cold temperatures, icy or uneven ground, wild animals, biting insects, and changing weather all pose dangers. Rocks roll, trees topple, and limbs drop without warning. People create other hazards with campfires, traffic, snowplay, and poor decisions. The National Park Service works to reduce risks, but your safety is in your own hands. Keep alert, read warnings, and ask a ranger for advice.

 

Wilderness

With over 800 miles of maintained trails designed to help you experience the more than 800,000 acres of designated wilderness, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks offer incredible opportunities for wilderness recreation. The Sierra Nevada mountains, reaching from the impressive heights of Mt. Whitney to the tangled oak woodlands of the foothills, have long been a source of wonder and excitement. Begin your exploration of Sequoia and Kings Canyon Wilderness by watching the videos in this series.

 

Working at Sequoia and Kings Canyon

Every year, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks hires dedicated staff looking to help protect our public lands. Here, employees can walk underneath living giants as they lead interpretive programs for visitors, explore the farthest reaches of the Sierra Nevada as a wilderness ranger, or work to protect our unique ecosystems as vegetation crew. There are many different jobs and many different roles to play in protecting the parks. Learn about unique positions in this job series.