Lake Tahoe & Eastern Sierra Attractions
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
47050 Generals Highway
Three Rivers, CA 93271-9700
Tel. (559) 565-3341
Fax. (559) 565-3730
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In a state that doesn't hold with tradition, the General Grant Tree stands tall. In 1925, Charles E. Lee of the tiny town of Sanger successfully petitioned President Coolidge to have the giant sequoia in the Grant Grove area of Kings Canyon designated "the nation's Christmas tree."
Ever since, Sanger residents have led hundreds of people each year on a winter trek to the tree. It has no tinsel or lights, just the tree as it has stood for 2,000 years. In 1956, the t...
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Transportation:
From Los Angeles - 225 miles—allow 3 hours 45 minutes.
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Closed: The parks are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, weather permitting. Highest visitation is in July & August.
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A place to be at peace with the world
Posted by Linda Fleischman on August 20, 2008
Definitely a place to be at peace with the world. majestic, huge redwood trees. meadows. many easy trails as well as challenging ones. there is a wonderful river through the campground and a hike to a waterfall as well as hikes among the tall trees and in the meadows.
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