Driving There

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park

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September 1st 2005
The drive here was incredible. By the time I actually arrived at the forest it was dark, but as we turned the corners and bends the headlights lit up the trees ahead of us to reveal the giant Sequoia tree's - the largest tree's in the world. Yep, apparently even bigger than Redwoods. It was hard to look away. At every bend I couldn't help but gasp and say "wow look at that one!". The first night ... 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