Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are must-see sites because they feature the world's biggest trees. The sequoias here are the world's biggest living things, with many dating back more than 2,000 years, with some even more than 3,000 years old.

These two parks are adjacent and cover a mountain range with stunning granite peaks, deep gorges, lakes, rivers, and woods, but they are quite different. You will need at least a couple of days to see both parks. Even though both parks include giant sequoias, Sequoia National Park is undoubtedly the greatest site to see them. Easy walking trails, many of them paved, meander through the forests and lead to the major attractions. Mt. Whitney, the tallest mountain in the United States at 14,495 feet, is also located in this park (apart from Alaska). Sequoia National Park has various beautiful campgrounds, many of which are conveniently located for seeing the trees and other sights, such as Moro Rock and the famed General Sherman Tree. With jagged peaks, roaring rivers, and remote sections where you may escape the people and appreciate nature, Kings Canyon National Park is more rugged and wild. Hiking is common in this park.