1-2 days in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is the perfect amount of time for beginners!  The main attractions in the parks are two incredible giant sequoia trees: But there are museums, countless trails, and one of the most unique hikes we’ve ever taken – all available within the park! Kings Canyon and Sequoia…

Deciding between Mariposa Grove vs Sequoia National Park? We’ve got you covered! Here’s our verdict: Sequoia National Park gives you the best overall experience for seeing unforgettable sequoia trees. And it is a much easier park to navigate for newbies. But each place has something unique and incredible to offer:  If you’ve never been to…

The General Sherman Tree Hike is a moderately challenging 1.2 mile round trip hike to the largest tree in the world. And it is by far one of our favorite trails in any national park we’ve ever visited! We’ve been to some pretty epic places – Yosemite, Glacier, Arches, and more. But Sequoia National Park…

It will realistically take you 4-4.5 hours to drive from Yosemite to Sequoia National Park.  In Google or Apple Maps, use “Yosemite Valley” and “General Sherman Tree” as your starting and end points. Both of these locations take you to the most popular areas inside the park.  TL;DR Yosemite National Park to Sequoia: This post…

Are you ready to discover the best camping in Sequoia National Park?  We hope so! This is your guide to the best 7 best campgrounds in Sequoia National Park! We’ll cover how to make a reservation, the best seasons to visit, and more!   Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park consistently ranks near the top…

We think Sequoia National Park is one of the most underrated US National Parks. I’ve seen lists where it barely cracks the top 30 and many where it’s not on the list at all! This makes it the perfect park for beginners like you and us to visit! Lucky for you, we’ve visited these giant sequoia trees…

Wondering about the best time to visit Sequoia National Park? While any time is a good time to plan to visit Sequoia, this guide will share the ideal time to visit (in our opinion!) We’ll break down: The truth is that the best time to go to Sequoia is any time. This park is home…

It takes between 3.5-4 hours to get from Los Angeles to Sequoia National Park. It realistically will take you 4-4.5 hours to get to the heart of Sequoia, where all of the main attractions, hikes, and sights are! (Search “General Sherman” on your google maps) We’ve taken both day trips and weekend trips up to…

If for some reason you only have 1 day in Yosemite National Park, here are 4 things you should do (in order): These were our absolute favorite things we saw in Yosemite. If (when) we go back, we’ll gladly do them all over again!  As long as you start your day early – by around…