Fat Trees

Sequoia and Kings Canyon

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September 27th 2005
Sara - Oh we spent about 5 days in these national parks. I love camping! Especially without enough blankets at 4,000 feet. We started out in Sequoia national forest which lead into Sequoia National Park (The difference is about $10). We went in search of the giant trees, some of the largest 'organisms' in the world - by volume not height. Our first hike lasted about 30 minutes (most of whic ... read more

North America » United States » California » Sequoia National Park

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more