Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Protected areas in Sierra Nevada, United States
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks contain vast forests, deep canyons, and mountain ranges across 3,500 square kilometers of California wilderness.
Sequoia National Park, established in 1890 as California's first national park, merged with Kings Canyon National Park in 1940 for joint administration.
The General Sherman Tree stands as the largest living organism on Earth, measuring 83 meters tall and weighing approximately 2,000 tons.
Four visitor centers provide information and services throughout the parks, with entry fees of 35 dollars per vehicle valid for seven days.
Crystal Cave features numerous limestone formations, stalactites, and stalagmites across its network of underground chambers and passages.
Location: California
Inception: March 4, 1940
Website: https://nps.gov/seki
GPS coordinates: 36.63400,-118.49100
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:38
These California locations combine entertainment with education. Theme parks, museums, and nature centers provide interactive experiences for children. The offerings include scientific experiments, animal observations, rides, and hands-on learning opportunities for different age groups.
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Mount Tyndall
13.9 km
Mount Kaweah
12.1 km
Mount Keith
15.1 km
Alta Peak
16.1 km
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13.9 km
Deadman Canyon
11.2 km
Black Kaweah
10.1 km
Pear Lake Ski Hut
16.3 km
Triple Divide Peak
5.8 km
Mount Stewart
9.1 km
Charlotte Dome
16.5 km
Mount Brewer
8.3 km
Mount Stanford
11.5 km
Junction Peak
12.8 km
Shorty Lovelace Historic District
12.1 km
Milestone Mountain
599 m
University Peak
17.1 km
Red Kaweah
10.6 km
Mount Farquhar
10.5 km
Table Mountain
3.3 km
Mount Barnard
15.1 km
Redwood Meadow Ranger Station
17.4 km
Thunder Mountain
4.1 km
Trojan Peak
15.8 km
Mount Bradley
17.2 km
Barton-Lackey Cabin
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