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Three Rivers, California
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The General Sherman Tree, located in Sequoia National Park, is the largest tree in the world by volume, standing at 275 feet tall and over 36 feet in diameter at its base.
Some of the giant sequoias in the park are estimated to be over 3,000 years old, making them some of the oldest living organisms on the planet.
Sequoia National Park was established on September 25, 1890, making it the second national park in the United States, after Yellowstone.
The park is home to Crystal Cave, a marble cavern adorned with stunning stalactites and stalagmites, which is open to guided tours during the summer months.
The park is home to over 300 species of wildlife, including black bears, mountain lions, and the endangered Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep.
The park's elevation ranges from 1,370 feet in the foothills to 14,494 feet at the summit of Mount Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States.
Sequoia National Park is adjacent to Kings Canyon National Park, and together they form the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, managed as one unit.
Fire plays a crucial role in the ecosystem of the park, helping to clear out underbrush and allowing sequoia seeds to germinate and grow.
