Sequoia

Deep in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains lies a relic from prehistoric times—a mammoth of days gone by, the giant sequoia tree. Sequoia National Park, the nation’s second park inducted into the National Park System serves as a sanctuary for more than six noteworthy old growth sequoia groves. These trees can tower over 300 feet tall and boast more than 20 feet wide. But beyond its namesake, the park also holds rolling foothills, scenic lakes and granite monoliths, including the tallest peak in the contiguous United States, Mount Whitney. Sequoias are just the foot in the door to a Sierra wonderland waiting to be explored.