Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park - Three Rivers National And State Park
- Address: 47050 Generals Highway Three Rivers, CA 93271-9700
- Phone: +1 559 565 3341
- Website:www.nps.gov
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5.0
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4+ reviews from 1 sources |
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| Yahoo! Travel | 5.0 |
4+ reviews |
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
47050 Generals Highway Three RiversCA 93271-9700
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park Details
Full Amenity List
- Weddings
- Alcohol Permitted
- Picnic Tables
- Guided Tours
- Family Campsites
- Visitor Center
- Group Campsites
- Hands-On Interaction
Descriptions from Across the Web
- These twin parks hold monuments to nature's size, beauty, and diversity: Immense mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns ... and the world’s largest trees! The parks lie in the southern Sierra Nevada, east of the ... more on Nps.gov
- Designated in 1890, the Sequoia National Park features many trees, which are named after famous US Generals. The trees are located in Grant Grove and include such names as General Grant Tree and the General Sherman Tree. Also featured in the park are the Crystal ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- The park posses over 800 miles of marked trails and offers views of the Sierra Nevada and San Joaquin Valley. Attractions in the park include Kings River and Cedar Grove Village, which features a variety of bird life. Vehicles are ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- Kings Canyon is similar to the Yosemite and Zion National Parks as the central attraction is a deep valley accessible from one end only, surrounded by huge areas of back-country that most people never visit. The canyon is not quite as immediately spectacular, but it is much less spoilt by develop... more on Americansouthwest.net
Reviews From Across The Web read all
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5.0
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Purple Mountain Majesty!
(March 06, 2010 00:00)
There's no place like it! The Canyon and the Sequoia trees are a fabulous experience. It's very hot there in August even though you are at high elevation. ... regdiscenza1, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel
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5.0
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Itchy!
(September 06, 2003 00:00)
The trails are too long. My legs started to itch but we were still hiking on the trails. Very good and ... A Yahoo! User, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel
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4.0
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Boyden Cave
(June 06, 2008 00:00)
Make sure to visit the privately owned Boyden Cave on Kings Canyon Scenic Byway (Hwy 180) between Grant Grove and Cedar Grove. The cave is great! The hike up to the mouth is a little steep and strenuous at first, but my 9 and 7 year olds had no problem. Even though the cave is not as well kept as... jackkwan2004, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel
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4.0
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Be ready to drive!
Loved the park for the variety of views it offers: trees, mountains, granite hills, valleys, trails, caves, rivers .. very rich in nature. But be prepared to drive along crazy winding roads for long long distances ... sharmila_p, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel
Directions
Both roads leading to these parks approach from the west. They are open all day, every day, depending on weather. No roads cross these parks. From the east, no roads reach the park boundary. To enter Sequoia Park:From highways 65 or 99, go east on Highway
Hours
Open year round
Miscellaneous
- Admission: 7-day pass:$20 per vehicle or $10 per person on foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or bus. Annual pass:$30 admits all passengers in a private vehicle for one year from month of purchase.
- Childrens Programs: Junior Ranger Program: Kids of any age can participate in this program! If you are 5-8 years old, you can earn the Jay Award. Those 9-12 work for the Raven Award. Are you 13-103? You can earn the Senior Patch.
Other Web Resources
- Read more about Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park on Yahoo! Travel
- www.nps.gov
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