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Yosemite NP, California
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The Grizzly Giant, a massive sequoia in Mariposa Grove, is estimated to be over 2,700 years old and stands as tall as a 20-story building!
The Mariposa Grove boasts over 500 mature giant sequoias, making it a must-see for nature enthusiasts.
Giant sequoia cones can weigh up to 2 pounds each, making them the heaviest of any conifer!
In 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed a bill protecting the Mariposa Grove and Yosemite Valley, laying the groundwork for the national park system.
Giant sequoias rely on fire to open their cones and release seeds, a natural process that helps them regenerate and thrive.
The grove underwent a major restoration project from 2015 to 2018 to protect its natural habitat and improve visitor experience.
These resilient trees have thick bark that protects them from fire and lightning, allowing them to live for thousands of years.
The grove is named after the Mariposa lily, a beautiful flower that blooms in the area and shares its name with the Spanish word for butterfly.
