The General Sherman Tree is famously known as the largest tree in the world when combining the height and width.

Located at the north end of Circle Meadow, this stand of sequoias sprouted over 1,000 years ago.

One of the most beautiful stands of sequoias

Along this trail you will find numerous sequoias that have been scarred by fire. The bark is thick with a high content of tannic acids, a chemical compound that retard the effects of fire.

The President Tree was named in 1923 when dedicated to the memory of President Warren G. Harding.

The root system of a giant sequoia is relatively shallow. Most sequoia tree deaths occur from toppling over.

There are many opportunities in Giant Forest to see nature's artwork on its finest display.

Giant sequoia trees are not removed from the parks when they die. The National Parks Service will rarely even move them, but instead give an opportunity to walk through or over them. This tree fell in 1965.

In the 1990's, Giant Forest saw a huge rehabilation project as buildings and pavement were removed to promote a healthier forest. Here you can see where young seedlings were planted.