Where is Sequoia?
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Sequoia
Learn More about
Sequoia
Learn a bit about Sequoia National Park through these fun and interesting facts
Origin
Designated in 1890, Sequoia became America’s second national park, created to protect the giant sequoias from logging.
Origin
Designated in 1890, Sequoia became America’s second national park, created to protect the giant sequoias from logging.
Topography
The park ranges from low foothills to the summit of Mount Whitney at 14,505 feet, showcasing deep valleys, granite cliffs, and alpine lakes.
Topography
The park ranges from low foothills to the summit of Mount Whitney at 14,505 feet, showcasing deep valleys, granite cliffs, and alpine lakes.
Wildlife
Sequoia’s forests shelter black bears, mule deer, bobcats, and the rare Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep high in the mountains.
Wildlife
Sequoia’s forests shelter black bears, mule deer, bobcats, and the rare Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep high in the mountains.
Geology
Home to over 200 marble caves, including Crystal Cave—a labyrinth of stalactites and shimmering calcite formations.
Geology
Home to over 200 marble caves, including Crystal Cave—a labyrinth of stalactites and shimmering calcite formations.
Notable Tree
The General Sherman Tree stands 275 feet tall and is considered the largest living tree on Earth by volume.
Notable Tree
The General Sherman Tree stands 275 feet tall and is considered the largest living tree on Earth by volume.
Climate
Temperatures vary dramatically—from mild foothills to snowy alpine peaks—offering a completely different experience each season.
Climate
Temperatures vary dramatically—from mild foothills to snowy alpine peaks—offering a completely different experience each season.
