It has been a life long dream to see the world's largest tree but due to its location I could never justify the visit. I am a certified arborist and trees are my passion. The four and a half hour drive down from San Francisco was not dull. We even pulled over to the side of the road east of... more

This tree is a must on your trip to Sequoia...it's the biggest tree by mass (not the tallest). They have a fence around it to protect it's shallow roots so you can't get right up to it, but still close enough to enjoy the massive size of this tree. Around the fenced area you will come across a limb that... more

The size of these trees in photos does not do justice to their majestic enormity and the sense of perspective one gets from walking through these groves. I felt like one of the "little people" in Gulliver's Travels. Equally great were the incredible fragrances of this forest....best enjoyed in the early morning when the sun is burning away the mist.... more

I'm so glad i made the journey to see this beautiful giant, the General Sherman, the largest living thing.. i couldnt believe it was so huge and ancient and yet alive, with sap running, leaves on it, chipmunks on it.. It was like something out of a fairy tale book. the bottom of is all gnarly like an elephants foot.... more

Just returned to England from touring in the States. Part of our holiday involved driving through the Sequoia National Park. We had purchased a year's pass for several parks and this one was included in the price. The forest is absolutely amazing. The scale and size of the trees are stunning and awe-inspiring. The road winds around the mountains for... more

Onward and upward, where everything feels fresh and clean, silent and magical. Green deep forest and a lovely vacaton stop more