"The hidden park" Top 5 Page for this destination Sequoia National Park by shivan

Sequoia National Park Travel Guide: 325 reviews and 611 photos

Sunlight squeezing through the high trees

Why hidden? Simple.
The Sequoia National Park is located almost in the middle of California, maybe the most visited state in the United States, but it is still quite difficult to reach or to add it to a full California tour.
There is a big highway running southbound from the Yosemite National Park through Fresno and Bakersfield but it is not close to the park. At a certain moment you must leave it, head eastwards towards the mountains to reach the park.
It is a long deviation, and you will also be forced to do the same route to return to the towns along the highway and go on travelling.
That is why we decided to "miss" the Sequoia this year. The route should have been too long.
The flooding in the Death Valley, our next planned destination after the Yosemite Park, forced us to find a different route towards Utah and Arizona, where the great marvels where awaiting us.
Forced, but welcome, new destination: the Sequoia National Park, and an improvised night around Fresno.

Pros and Cons

Pros:w-o-n-d-e-r-f-u-l-!!
Cons:too far from beaten roads
In a nutshell:should not to be missed, if you have time

Last visit to Sequoia National Park: Aug 2004
Intro Updated Sep 21, 2004
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Reviews (14)

leaving the park - Sequoia National Park

Leaving the park Things to Do (14)

That long day was over, and we were already on our route to exit the park and head back west wards towards Fresno. The... more travel advice

how lack of significance we are... - Sequoia National Park

Like drops in the sea Things to Do (14)

This funny picture brings me impressions about life and the world. Look at how small the big car, and us as well, appear... more travel advice

zooming the wildlife - Sequoia National Park

Zooming the wildlife Things to Do (14)

This picture is already in one of my albums, I know, but I love it so much that I propose it to you here with greatest... more travel advice

A fast lunch Things to Do (14)

After having visited, and honoured, the great General Sherman Sequoia Tree, we were heading back to the car while leoleo... more travel advice

Comments (12)

RedEaredPanda Mar 6, 2006 at 1:28 AM Report Abuse

thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures ans excellent tips with us..
chewy3326 Jan 25, 2006 at 11:35 AM Report Abuse

Good page on a great park! Sequoia National Park is one of my favorites, you have a lot of good photos and tips on it!
JosM Feb 12, 2005 at 1:29 AM Report Abuse

Giant pics :-) and fun reading!
sim1 Oct 10, 2004 at 4:58 AM Report Abuse

Great page Nicola! Fun to read and beautiful photos! Those Sequoia trees are so amazing. I loved Seqoia Park, absolutely worth the visit! :-))
sachara Sep 30, 2004 at 1:55 PM Report Abuse

Wow, really giant trees !!!!
JetlagCity Sep 27, 2004 at 12:05 PM Report Abuse

You are right, you really have to see these trees in person to understand how impressive they are! My grandparents used to live near here, so I've visited this park several times.
grets Sep 27, 2004 at 12:54 AM Report Abuse

General Sherman - what can I say - he's a big buggah isn't he! Lovely photos Nicola, I particlaurly like the one of the chipmunk. Or is he a squirrel?
tishomingoblues Sep 24, 2004 at 3:23 AM Report Abuse

...and about Tulare and its motel: the real american MOTEL...and what faces around (and bellies)
b1bob Sep 23, 2004 at 6:22 AM Report Abuse

Nice job!
Poda Sep 23, 2004 at 5:12 AM Report Abuse

why any pics from the top of the tree? you can do better!!!