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Kings Canyon NP, California
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The General Grant Tree, located in General Grant Grove, was designated as the Nation's Christmas Tree in 1926 and later as a living national shrine to honor those who have died in service to the United States.
The General Grant Tree is estimated to be over 1,650 years old, making it one of the oldest known sequoias.
The General Grant Tree towers at approximately 267 feet, making it the second-largest tree in the world by volume.
The trunk of the General Grant Tree has a circumference of about 107 feet at its base.
General Grant Grove is located within Kings Canyon National Park, which is adjacent to Sequoia National Park in California.
The grove is home to diverse wildlife, including black bears, mule deer, and various bird species.
General Grant Grove was named in honor of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States and a Civil War general.
The General Grant Tree is accessible via a short, paved trail, making it easy for visitors of all ages to experience its grandeur.
