General Sherman and General Lee were among the endless gargantuan Sequoias I had the privilege to marvel at. In the midst of crafting a snowman, climbing tree roots and creating snowballs half my size, my park-exploring partner and I found ourselves trickling away from a designated trail. The sun was quickly escaping from the day and suddenly the melting snow in my boots wasn’t my only concern. The quest to find the McKinley Tree came to an abrupt end as we circled around our nest of recreation, hunting and hoping to spot familiar landmarks. Compassing ourselves around General Lee, we were able to find the Congress trail and eagerly trotted our way back to General Sherman. Nature taught me a lesson that day–following the rules isn’t always a bad idea; trails are your friends! #SFSU
Sincerely,
Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park is home to the tallest mountain in the Lower 48 and the largest tree on earth. Mount Whitney's granite peak rises 14,505 feet above sea level on the arduous High Sierra trail. General Sherman, a sequoia in the Giant Forest, is the world's most voluminous living tree specimen, standing 275 feet high with a base circumference of over 100 feet. The park also features spectacular waterfalls and more than 200 marble caves.
State(s): California
Established: 1890
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