Wonders Await: Explore Sequoia National Park
Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring grandeur of Sequoia National Park, home to the world’s largest trees. Witness the majesty of giant sequoias, hike among towering redwoods, and explore breathtaking wilderness.
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SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. January 25, 2017 – The Sequoia Parks Conservancy (SPC) has been awarded a $94,074 donation from the Easterday Family Foundation to fund three research and restoration projects in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/sequoia-parks-conservancy-receives-donation-for-nps-research-projects.htm Source: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park New
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. January 10, 2016– The Generals Highway in Sequoia National Park is now open. Following multiple days of storms with mudslides, rockslides, and falling trees, the parks’ road crews have worked to clean-up the highway. Visitors should be prepared for rapidly changing conditions as the next storm is expected … Read more
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. January 8, 2016– The Generals Highway in Sequoia National Park is now open until 5:00 p.m. tonight for visitor safety. Conditions will be reassessed tomorrow morning to determine when the road will re-open. https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/update-generals-highway-open-in-sequoia-national-park-until-5-pm-today.htm Source: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park New
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. January 7, 2016– The Generals Highway is now closed at the Foothills Visitor Center in Sequoia National Park due to rock slides and flooding until further notice. This storm is forecast to continue through Monday evening. https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/generals-highway-closed-at-the-foothills-visitor-center-in-sequoia-national-park.htm Source: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park New
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. November 28, 2016 – During the search and rescue efforts for Vince Scalise, a 41-year-old from Phoenix, AZ, his body was found today by searchers. Mr. Scalise was found at the junction of Panther Creek and the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River in Sequoia National Park. https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/missing-hikers-body-found.htm … Read more
KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Calif. November 28, 2016 – Are you looking for something fun to do with your family and friends to celebrate the holidays? Would you like to honor those who fought and died for our freedom? If so, you are invited to attend the 91st Trek to the Nation’s Christmas Tree ceremony … Read more
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. November 27, 2016 – Park officials are requesting the public’s help with information regarding a missing hiker. Saturday night, November 26, 2016, park dispatch was notified of an overdue hiker visiting the wilderness of Sequoia National Park. Vince Scalise, a 41-year-old from Phoenix, AZ, was supposed to return … Read more
SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, Calif. November 17, 2016 – Despite the cooler temperatures, fire season continues in the parks. The following is an update on ongoing fires within park boundaries. https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/update-on-fires-in-the-parks.htm Source: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park New
A homicide investigation by the National Park Service (NPS) Investigative Services Branch, Visalia Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has led to a guilty verdict. On November 9, 2016, a jury convicted Miguel Villegas Pacheco, age 35, of first-degree murder in the 2013 death of his 14-year-old stepson. https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/jury-finds-man-guilty-of-first-degree-murder-after-a-multi-agency-investigation.htm Source: Sequoia & … Read more
SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, Calif. November 14, 2016 –Ignitions are now complete for the Deadwood Prescribed Burn. The total area treated since Thursday afternoon is 185-acres. The remaining 93-acres of the target 278-acres should be consumed as the middle of unit backs down towards the river over the next several days. https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/ignitions-on-deadwood-prescribed-burn-now-complete.htm Source: Sequoia & Kings … Read more
SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, Calif. November 10, 2016 – Following a successful test burn this morning, and a determination by the burn boss and fire management staff, the Deadwood Prescribed Burn has started in Sequoia National Park. Ignitions will continue for four to five days, including two to four days of aerial ignitions. https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/ignitions-have-started-for-deadwood-prescribed-burn.htm Source: Sequoia … Read more
SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, Calif. November 3, 2016 – Beginning on November 10, National Park Service fire staff will commence with a prescribed burn in the Mineral King area of the park known as the Deadwood Prescribed Burn. The purpose of this operation is to reduce hazardous fuel loadings and maintain the natural fire cycle in … Read more
After more than a week of searching for hiker Robert “Bob” Woodie, the mission has been put on hold due to a series of incoming winter storms forecasted for over the next week. https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/search-for-missing-hiker-robert-bob-woodie-scaled-back.htm Source: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park New
Kings Canyon National Park & Sequoia National Forest, Calif. October 23, 2016 – After further evaluation, both the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service have decided to postpone the 264-acre Sequoia Creek Prescribed Burn out of an abundance of caution. https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/sequoia-creek-prescribed-burn-postponed.htm Source: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park New
As the search for Robert “Bob” Woodie continues, park officials are requesting that any hiker who was in the search area since Thursday, October 13, 2016, to reach out with information. https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/search-continues-for-missing-hiker-robert-bob-woodie.htm Source: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park New
Park officials are requesting the public’s help with information regarding a missing hiker. https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/missing-hiker-robert-bob-woodie.htm Source: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park New
Kings Canyon National Park & Sequoia National Forest, Calif. October 19, 2016 – The USDA Forest Service and the National Park Service are planning to start the Sequoia Creek Prescribed Burn as early as next Monday. This date was selected due to favorable weather and approval by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. … Read more
Nearly 3,000 illegal marijuana plants were eradicated from Sequoia National Park last month. Law enforcement officers discovered a cultivation site in the Yucca Creek drainage west, which is in a designated wilderness area of Sequoia National Park, west of Generals Highway. https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/illegal-marijuana-eradicated-from-sequoia-national-park.htm Source: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park New
Work to restore endangered frogs to high elevation aquatic ecosystems will be continuing under a newly approved plan. https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/plan-to-restore-native-species-to-high-elevation-aquatic-ecosystems-approved.htm Source: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park New
On the morning of Tuesday, September 20, 2016, park dispatchers were notified by the Inyo County Sherrif’s Department of a missing person presumably in Kings Canyon National Park. Alfred Kwok, a 50-year-old male from Claremont, CA, was reported overdue from a solo wilderness trip that was planned to conclude on Sunday, September 18, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/fatality-at-deerhorn-mountain-in-kings-canyon-national-park.htm … Read more
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS – Weekday visitors to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks should be especially careful—be observant and stay in designated traffic lanes—while visiting the parks through October 12, 2016. Up to 25 large dump trucks with trailers will be traveling through the parks on weekdays from sunrise until approximately 3 … Read more
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS – Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks will offer free entrance to the public on Saturday, September 24, 2016, in honor of National Public Lands Day, which is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands. Visitors who celebrate the service-oriented day by volunteering in the morning will … Read more
National Parks, September 6, 2016 — Get ready to take over Your Sierra National Parks via two-wheel Peddle Power, September 24th 2016. The First Ever Bike Your Park day will be a National event with over 1,300 rides & with nearly 10,000 participants in all 50 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., and several countries are already registered for the … Read more
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks encourage all fourth graders to visit for free this year as part of the Every Kid in a Park program. The program gives fourth grade students, and those accompanying them, free access to more than 2,000 federally-managed lands and waters. Visit www.EveryKidinaPark.gov to download the pass and obtain more … Read more
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend and fall at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Before you arrive, check the parks’ website at www.nps.gov/seki for updates. Here are a few tips for a fun and safe visit to the parks… https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/celebrate-labor-day-and-fall-at-sequoia-and-kings-canyon-national-parks.htm Source: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park New
Approximately 25 cords of surplus wood is available by permit to the public on a first-come, first-served basis in the Mineral King area of Sequoia National Park starting on Friday, September 2, until the supply is gone or through October 26 at 12 noon, when this area closes for the season… https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/limited-firewood-available-by-permit-at-sequoia-national-park-mineral-king-2016.htm Source: Sequoia & … Read more
Sequoia and Lassen Volcanic National Parks Celebrate Centennial Events with Dark Sky Festivals in August August 2016 – The dark skies of the Sierra mountain range are one of the true treasures to be explored when visiting. As a resident, I enjoy the night sky near Lake Tahoe nearly every night for just a few … Read more
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. July 29, 2016 – Effective Monday, August 1, 2016, some of the trail closures associated with the Goliath Prescribed Burn in Redwood Canyon will be lifted. At that time, the Redwood Canyon Trail, the Sugarbowl Trail, and the Big Springs Trail will be reopened for visitor use. This … Read more
Approximately 30 or more cords of surplus wood in Kings Canyon National Park will be made available by permit to the public beginning Wednesday, August 3, 2016, on a first-come, first-served basis until the supply is gone or snowfall hinders access to the Grant Grove woodlot (typically in mid-November). https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/firewood-available-by-permit-at-kings-canyon-national-park.htm Source: Sequoia & Kings Canyon … Read more
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. July 24, 2016 – Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, are on the rise in our nation’s airspace. While most drone operators are recreating privately, the Federal Aviation Administration recently passed legislation to simplify the process of getting licensed as a commercial drone operator. Drones are increasingly popular … Read more
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS – On Saturday, July 23, 2016, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks’ and Inyo County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with other partners, continued searching in the vicinity of Mt. Whitney for missing hiker John Lee, a 68-year-old male from Mentone, CA. Other partners involved in the search include Inyo … Read more
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. July 22, 2016 – As the one year anniversary of the Rough Fire approaches; the National Park Service has released an interactive map along with a series of videos to share the story of the Rough Fire. The eight videos will be released one a week for the … Read more
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, CALIFORNIA –Celebrate the Fourth of July and the rest of summer at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Before you arrive, check the parks’ website at www.nps.gov/seki for updates, including: Campgrounds: First-come, first-serve camping at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is expected to be very limited and fill … Read more
Sequoia National Park To Host Fee Free Day June 18th in Honor of Buffalo Soldiers SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK CA , June 2016- Come celebrate the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers, African-American soldiers who were early caretakers of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and several other national parks. Learn about what they did to help create … Read more
National Park Service Selects DNC Parks & Resorts at Sequoia, Inc., to be New Concessioner at Sequoia National Park SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, CALIFORNIA—DNC Parks & Resorts at Sequoia, Inc., has been selected to receive a new 10-year concessions contract to operate overnight accommodations, food and beverage, and other services at Sequoia National … Read more
Lassen, Yosemite and Kings Canyon/Sequoia National Parks 2016 Fee Free Days National Parks- The National parks service has announced their 2016 Fee Free Days. Each year the Park system uses Fee Free Days to increase volunteer opportunities and to help introduce new people to the park system. These are great days to not only fantastic … Read more
National Park Service Seeks Public Comments on the Crystal Cave Area Rehabilitation and Redevelopment Plan and Environmental Assessment SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, CA– The National Park Service (NPS) has released a plan and environmental assessment (EA) for the redevelopment and rehabilitation of the Crystal Cave area within Sequoia National Park. Crystal Cave has … Read more
Recent Rains and Cooler Weather bring Recreational relief to campers in Sequoia and Kings Canyon SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. October 20, 2015 –Effective at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2015, Sequoia &Kings Canyon National Parks are lifting fire restrictions inside the parks. Recent rains, as well as shorter and cooler days have … Read more
20 Great Ideas For Kids When Visiting The Sierra National Parks Sierra National Parks – The Sierra mountains are home to four National Parks: Yosemite National Park; Lassen Volcanic National Park; Kings Canyon National Park and Sequoia National Park. And with President Obama’s new get kids in the Parks program, which coincides with the 100th Anniversary of National … Read more
