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Sequoia National Park

Sequoia National Park Why the Sequoia National Park is special
This California wonder has the world's grandest sequoia groves.

One tree - the General Sherman - measures 83 meters (275 feet) high and 31 meters (103 feet) in circumference, making it the earth's largest living tree in terms of volume.

Sequoia National Park tips and insights
Top attraction: Giant Forest
If you visit only one grove in Sequoia National Park, make it Giant Forest. The General Sherman tree lives here, as do many other massive specimens. The Giant Forest has a one-hour paved trail for exploring the towering trees. Some are 2,000 years old.

Other interesting attractions include Destruction by glaciers
The sequoia covered much of North America until most were toppled over by glaciers 10,000 years ago during the last ice age.

Destruction by man
During the second half of the 19th century, loggers cut down some of the majestic sequoias in an area called Big Stump Basin that lies northwest of the park. The fallen trees were sprouting seeds when Rome was in its glory.

Interesting tidbits
Did you know? How to tell a redwoods from a sequoia tree
Sequoias have a larger girth and volume. Redwoods are taller, and have a fluted instead of a motley bark pattern.

Location in America
Sequoia National Park Map
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