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Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 5:52 am Post subject: visiting Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks question |
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our goal is to stay in the area for 3-4 days, and we really want to see giant trees (the ones that cars can drive through). Between Sequoia and Kings Canyon which one should we enter from? |
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LarryCoon Site Staff
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SweetP Star Player
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Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 12:51 pm Post subject: |
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Kings Canyon has some nice camping spots but I think the "big trees" are mainly in Sequoia. _________________ “There is always light if only we're brave enough to see it, if only we're brave enough to be it.” --Amanda Gorman |
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Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 1:02 pm Post subject: |
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thanks guys for the input |
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Omar Little Moderator
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Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 11:02 pm Post subject: |
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I can’t decide which says the most about humans, the mask worn below the nose, or the sight of a majestic ancient tree making you want to cut a hole in it so you can drive through it. _________________ “We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” ― Elie Wiesel |
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SweetP Star Player
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Posted: Thu May 27, 2021 10:24 am Post subject: |
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Omar Little wrote: | I can’t decide which says the most about humans, the mask worn below the nose, or the sight of a majestic ancient tree making you want to cut a hole in it so you can drive through it. |
Same bizarre impulse that is behind seeing an elk with impressive antlers or a glorious lion and saying "I'm going to kill that, stuff it's head and put it on my wall." _________________ “There is always light if only we're brave enough to see it, if only we're brave enough to be it.” --Amanda Gorman |
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Posted: Thu May 27, 2021 1:27 pm Post subject: |
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after some research, we will enter Sequoia via Three Rivers. We will take our Tesla Model 3 AWD there, just booked an Airbnb with outdoor EV charging port near the park, hopefully we won't get stranded inside the park |
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LongBeachPoly Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu May 27, 2021 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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Omar Little wrote: | I can’t decide which says the most about humans, the mask worn below the nose, or the sight of a majestic ancient tree making you want to cut a hole in it so you can drive through it. |
They only cut dead trees right? |
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Posted: Thu May 27, 2021 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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LongBeachPoly wrote: | Omar Little wrote: | I can’t decide which says the most about humans, the mask worn below the nose, or the sight of a majestic ancient tree making you want to cut a hole in it so you can drive through it. |
They only cut dead trees right? |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunnel_tree
According to this, 2 of them died, the others are still standing. It was a stupid practice that has thankfully been abandoned. |
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Posted: Thu May 27, 2021 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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lakersken80 wrote: | LongBeachPoly wrote: | Omar Little wrote: | I can’t decide which says the most about humans, the mask worn below the nose, or the sight of a majestic ancient tree making you want to cut a hole in it so you can drive through it. |
They only cut dead trees right? |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunnel_tree
According to this, 2 of them died, the others are still standing. It was a stupid practice that has thankfully been abandoned. |
Thx for the info. Now I feel guilty. I always thought it was a cool thing to see/experience. Never realized they cut into living trees.
Quote: | The tunneling inflicted severe damage to the health and strength of the trees. The tunnels were cut to stimulate automobile tourism. |
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Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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I would recommend white water rafting in King's Canyon.
I went a few years ago and took the teenagers using Kings River Expeditions and it was absolutely fantastic. The kids loved it and I loved it. _________________ Love, Laker Lanny |
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