• Giant Sequoia Trees

    Sequoia & Kings Canyon

    National Parks California

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  • Fire Danger is HIGH in the Parks - Observe Current Fire Restrictions

    On Saturday, July 14, 2012, fire restrictions began and will continue until further notice. Follow link to read the full news release for info on wood, BBQ, & propane fires, and smoking in campgrounds, picnic, & wilderness areas below 6,000 ft. More »

  • Road Construction Delays in Sequoia NP thru end of November 2012 (if entering/exiting Hwy 198)

    Expect 20-minute to 1-hour delays on weekdays and 20-minute delays on weekends along main road through parks. Weeknight closures with one pass through the construction zone at 11:30 p.m. See link to schedule and map or call 559-565-3341 (press 1, 1, 1,). More »

  • 22-foot Vehicle Length Limit in Sequoia NP thru end of November 2012 (if entering/exiting Hwy 198)

    Planning to see the "Big Trees" in Sequoia National Park? If you enter/exit via Hwy. 198, all vehicles must be less than 22 feet in length. Even vehicles towing trailers must be less than 22 feet in combined length. Longer vehicles must enter at Hwy. 180. More »

Schedule Of Events

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Events Upcoming for September

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  • Critter Chat

    Monday, September 24, 2012

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    Time:
    10:00 AM to 10:15 AM
    Location:
    Foothills Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Critter Talk

    Monday, September 24, 2012

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    Time:
    2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
    Location:
    Lodgepole Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Investigation Station

    Monday, September 24, 2012

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    Time:
    2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
    Location:
    Foothills Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Investigation Station

    Monday, September 24, 2012

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    Time:
    2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
    Location:
    Foothills Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Advice from a Sequoia

    Monday, September 24, 2012

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    Time:
    3:30 PM to 3:45 PM
    Location:
    Giant Forest Museum, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Critter Talk

    Monday, September 24, 2012

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    Time:
    2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
    Location:
    Lodgepole Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Critter Chat

    Tuesday, September 25, 2012

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    Time:
    10:00 AM to 10:15 AM
    Location:
    Foothills Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Investigation Station

    Tuesday, September 25, 2012

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    Time:
    2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
    Location:
    Foothills Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Advice from a Sequoia

    Tuesday, September 25, 2012

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    Time:
    3:30 PM to 3:45 PM
    Location:
    Giant Forest Museum, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Critter Talk

    Tuesday, September 25, 2012

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    Time:
    2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
    Location:
    Lodgepole Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Critter Chat

    Wednesday, September 26, 2012

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    Time:
    10:00 AM to 10:15 AM
    Location:
    Foothills Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Investigation Station

    Wednesday, September 26, 2012

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    Time:
    2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
    Location:
    Foothills Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Wonders of the Night Sky

    Wednesday, September 26, 2012

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    Time:
    9:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Location:
    Wuksachi Lodge Lobby, Lodgepole, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Advice from a Sequoia

    Wednesday, September 26, 2012

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    Time:
    3:30 PM to 3:45 PM
    Location:
    Giant Forest Museum, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Critter Talk

    Wednesday, September 26, 2012

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    Time:
    2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
    Location:
    Lodgepole Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Critter Chat

    Thursday, September 27, 2012

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    Time:
    10:00 AM to 10:15 AM
    Location:
    Foothills Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Investigation Station

    Thursday, September 27, 2012

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    Time:
    2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
    Location:
    Foothills Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Advice from a Sequoia

    Thursday, September 27, 2012

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    Time:
    3:30 PM to 3:45 PM
    Location:
    Giant Forest Museum, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Critter Talk

    Thursday, September 27, 2012

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    Time:
    2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
    Location:
    Lodgepole Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Critter Chat

    Friday, September 28, 2012

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    Time:
    10:00 AM to 10:15 AM
    Location:
    Foothills Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Investigation Station

    Friday, September 28, 2012

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    Time:
    2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
    Location:
    Foothills Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Evenings at Potwisha: The Bear Necessities

    Friday, September 28, 2012

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    Time:
    7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
    Location:
    Potwisha Campground Amphitheater, Foothills, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Wonders of the Night Sky

    Friday, September 28, 2012

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    Time:
    9:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Location:
    Wuksachi Lodge Lobby, Lodgepole, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Big Tree Talk

    Friday, September 28, 2012

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    Time:
    10:00 PM to 10:15 PM
    Location:
    General Grant Tree, Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Advice from a Sequoia

    Friday, September 28, 2012

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    Time:
    3:30 PM to 3:45 PM
    Location:
    Giant Forest Museum, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • River Rendezvous

    Friday, September 28, 2012

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    Time:
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Location:
    Across from Potwisha Campground, Foothills, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Critter Talk

    Friday, September 28, 2012

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    Time:
    2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
    Location:
    Lodgepole Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Twilight Stroll

    Friday, September 28, 2012

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    Time:
    6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Location:
    Grant Grove - Kings Canyon NP
    Fees:
    Free

  • People, Places & the Past

    Saturday, September 29, 2012

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    Time:
    2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
    Location:
    Hospital Rock Picnic Area
    Fees:
    Free

  • Investigation Station

    Saturday, September 29, 2012

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    Time:
    2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
    Location:
    Foothills Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Evenings at Potwisha: The Bear Necessities

    Saturday, September 29, 2012

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    Time:
    7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
    Location:
    Potwisha Campground Amphitheater, Foothills, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Evenings at Potwisha: Night Lights

    Saturday, September 29, 2012

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    Time:
    7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
    Location:
    Potwisha Amphitheater
    Fees:
    Free

  • Full Moon on Moro Rock

    Saturday, September 29, 2012

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    Time:
    6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
    Location:
    Moro Rock, Giant Forest, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Free Entrance for National Public Lands Day

    Saturday, September 29, 2012

    Free Entrance for National Public Lands Day! More

    Time:
    11:15 AM to 11:45 PM
    Location:
    Ash Mt. & Big Stump entrance stations
    Fees:
    Free! Entrance fees waived

  • Big Tree Talk

    Saturday, September 29, 2012

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    Time:
    10:00 PM to 10:15 PM
    Location:
    General Grant Tree, Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Advice from a Sequoia

    Saturday, September 29, 2012

    Advice from a Sequoia More

    Time:
    3:30 PM to 3:45 PM
    Location:
    Giant Forest Museum, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Saturday, September 29, 2012

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    Time:
    10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Location:
    Potwisha Campfire Circle, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Evening Program: Various Topics

    Saturday, September 29, 2012

    Evening Program: Various Topics More

    Time:
    7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Location:
    Sunset Amphitheater, Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Critter Talk

    Saturday, September 29, 2012

    Critter Talk More

    Time:
    2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
    Location:
    Lodgepole Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Big Tree Talk

    Saturday, September 29, 2012

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    Time:
    2:00 PM to 2:15 PM
    Location:
    Base of General Grant Tree, Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Grant Tree Walk

    Sunday, September 30, 2012

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    Time:
    10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Location:
    Grant Tree Parking Lot, Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Realm of Giants Walk

    Sunday, September 30, 2012

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    Time:
    2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
    Location:
    Giant Forest Museum, Giant Forest, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Critter Chat

    Sunday, September 30, 2012

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    Time:
    10:00 AM to 10:15 AM
    Location:
    Foothills Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Moro Vista Talk

    Sunday, September 30, 2012

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    Time:
    11:00 AM to 11:15 AM
    Location:
    Top of Moro Rock, Giant Forest, Giant Forest, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Investigation Station

    Sunday, September 30, 2012

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    Time:
    2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
    Location:
    Foothills Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Critter Talk

    Sunday, September 30, 2012

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    Time:
    2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
    Location:
    Lodgepole Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Critter Chat

    Monday, October 1, 2012

    Critter Chat More

    Time:
    10:00 AM to 10:15 AM
    Location:
    Foothills Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Investigation Station

    Monday, October 1, 2012

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    Time:
    2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
    Location:
    Foothills Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Advice from a Sequoia

    Monday, October 1, 2012

    Advice from a Sequoia More

    Time:
    3:30 PM to 3:45 PM
    Location:
    Giant Forest Museum, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

  • Critter Talk

    Monday, October 1, 2012

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    Time:
    2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
    Location:
    Lodgepole Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
    Fees:
    Free

Did You Know?

Sequoia cross-section shows evidence of much fire damage and recovery

Sequoia tree rings tell a fascinating story of survival and adaptation. Many sequoia cross-sections do not show a neat set of concentric growth rings. Among the rings are many scars — indicating repeated fire damage — and as many curved rings, the growth that eventually covered over the scars.