Friday, August 5, 2011

Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks

Two parks for the price of one. Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks are adjacent to each other. Our campground was in the middle between the two (at the bottom of Kings Canyon). Another great campsite, there was a cluster of climbing rocks off to one side, a large flat area for the table, a tree shaded spot for the camper, a campfire ring over looking the woods, and a large domed rock that we all could lay on and star gaze together.
Kings Canyon was beautiful, the ride through the mountains to the canyon floor was breath taking. After several hikes to Muir rock and a waterfall, we drove back up the pass at sunset. The sky was pink above the mountain peaks.
The trees in Sequoia National Park were very impressive, several of the largest trees in the world are here. Fallen sequoia's have been used as homes, horse stables, and storage areas, they are that BIG! We climbed a half mile of steps to the top of Moro Rock. The entire valley was spread out miles below us. Alexis made a new best friend... the wall farthest away from the edge! She realized she has a fear of heights. We all made it safely to ground level.

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