"Kings Canyon...Worth The Time & Effort " a Kings Canyon National Park Travel Page by mikehanneman

I debated a lot if I should take the time to drive through and stop at Kings Canyon. I didn't know what to expect. I looked at VT pages and visited the National Park Service for more information. Of course it is right next to Sequoia National Park.

Nobody described the Park the way I experienced it. Driving into Kings Canyon was like going into a bowl, winding down until we were next to the Kings River. I really like the river a lot.

I am glad I invested the time in Kings Canyon. It reminded me a lot of the Rocky Mountains. It's a long drive into the Canyon. It seemed shorter going out.

It is pretty steep inside the Canyon. I was impressed with how vertical the canyon walls were. This National Park might be the next door neighbor to Sequoia, but it is quite a bit different.

The Sequoias were very impressive! Of the 75 or so sequoia groves in the world, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks protect 29 of them.

I always advise people to visit the NPS.GOV website to get the inside information on the National Park you might visit.

The Kings River was flowing really well when we stopped by the Park. There are a of waterfalls too. Looked like a lot of people were going to camp. This would be an excellent National Park for campers!

Lots of trails to enjoy too. Do your homework before hiking. Look at the trails and their despcriptions to see if it is a good fit for you and the other hikers. Take water and some food for energy with you.

In Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, the dynamic landscape comes from geologic processes working over millennia to sculpt granite, marble and other forms of rock. The park has large canyons carved by rivers and glaciers, towering rugged peaks and miles of underground caverns. Found throughout the park are thousands of lakes and ponds and miles of rivers and streams; together they form important watersheds in the park.

If you are into caves, check with the Rangers for more information about caves inside Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks.

This Park can offer a lot of solitude. If you want to visit a Park that isn't too crowded and is quiet, go to Kings Canyon.

They of course have Brown Bears there, so keep your food locked up in the areas provided by the Park.

I feel this is the kind of National Park that you really have to just stop and take in nature. That's why I believe it is geared for camping.

If I lived closer to this Park, I would become a camper in a world class spot.