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 […]
Of all the Mighty Five National Parks in Utah, we think Arches is the best one for beginners. It’s a relatively easy park to navigate. There’s one primary road in and out – the Arches Scenic Drive. There are hikes for folks of all levels, but no hikes that were too challenging (for us anyway). […]
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: Start your […]
If for some reason you only have 1 day in Yosemite National Park, here are 4 things you should do (in order): Hike the Mist Trail Explore Mariposa Grove Summit Taft Point Explore Glacier Point These were our absolute favorite things we saw in Yosemite. If (when) we go back, we’ll gladly do them all […]
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: Mariposa Grove in Yosemite National […]
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 […]
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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… […]
Thoughts on What’s Important I want to show you three pictures that I really, really love. The first picture is from Sequoia National Park in California. The second is from Glacier National Park in Montana. The third is from Arches National Park in Utah. It’s near impossible to describe these places, but I’ll do my […]
