California is home to nine spectacular national parks, each of which boasts its own unique landscapes and beauty. Although we hate to rank them (you wouldn’t ask a parent about their favorite child, would you?), we have to say that Sequoia National Park is one of the best. The folks over at MSN seem to agree since they put it in the thirteenth spot of the most stunning national parks in the world. It’s certainly one of the most beautiful places in the U.S.! Giant sequoia trees and breathtaking mountain terrain await you at this bucket list-worthy park, so consider this a sign to start planning your next visit.

Ranked #13 on MSN's Ranked: the world's most stunning national parks, Sequoia National Park in the Southern Sierra's Tulare County leaves a lasting impression with its landscape of ancient sequoia trees and rugged mountain scenery.
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Located next to Kings Canyon National Park in Southern California's Sierra Nevada mountains, it's one of the most beautiful places in the U.S.
The publication used data from Mainland Aggregates and Instagram to track how many times Sequoia National Park was captured on social media. According to MSN, Sequoia had a total of just over 478,000 posts, which puts it at #13 on the list - Utah's Arches National Park came in 14th and Tanzania's Serengeti National Park came in 12th.
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The #1 spot went to Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, which garnered 3.6 million posts on social media. The U.S. really showed up in this list, showing our country has natural beauty equal to the most stunning spots in the globe.
Sequoia National Park park was established in 1890 in an effort to conserve the giant sequoias. Before that, the region was first home to Monachee, or the Mono people. To this day, the park contains sites left by the Monachee people where you'll find pictographs and bedrock mortars that were used to process food.
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Today thousands of acres of beautiful mountainous terrain are protected in the National Park. It's places like this that underscore the importance of protecting our natural resources.

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Consisting of 404,064 acres, Sequoia is notable for its abundance of giant sequoia trees, including the largest tree on Earth by volume, the General Sherman tree. In fact, General Sherman can be found in the Giant Forest, which is home to five of the ten largest trees in the world!
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We're breaking records like nobody's business in this National Park. Being around these mammoth natural creations reminds us of how small we are in the larger world.
In Sequoia's front country, visitors can explore the park's two distinct areas: Grant Grove and Cedar Grove. In addition to the world-famous sequoias, the park's glaciated valley also features miles of trails for hiking and horseback riding, plus 14 magnificent campgrounds. You can also drive to many beautiful overlooks and viewpoints in the park for a more accessible option.
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In colder months visitors can sled, ski, and snowshoe around the National Park, taking in the beautiful scenery in a different, snow-covered season. On the National Parks website you can find information about current conditions to help you plan the property gear for your trip.
Big trees aren't all that Sequoia offers; it's also home to some pretty big mountains. The park contains the highest point in the Lower 48, Mount Whitney, which towers a whopping 14,505-feet above sea level.
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The landscape is absolutely staggering. If you're looking to reconnect with the natural world in our chaotic contemporary time, this is the place to go.
Make your next adventure one to remember and explore a land of giants at one of California's most celebrated national parks. Learn more about Sequoia National Park by visiting the National Park Service website.
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It's never the wrong time to immerse yourself in one of the most beautiful places in the U.S.

Have you been to Sequoia National Park or the connected Kings Canyon National Park? What’s your favorite national park in California? We love to hear your input. Shout it out in the comments below!

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What national parks are in California?

  • Joshua Tree National Park
  • Death Valley National Park
  • Channel Islands National Park
  • Yosemite National Park
  • Redwood National Park
  • Pinnacles National Park
  • Lassen Volcanic National Park
  • Kings Canyon National Park
  • Sequoia National Park

 

What state parks are in California?

  • Boderland State Park
  • Sonoma Coast State Park
  • Clear Lake State Park
  • Butano State Park
  • Salt Point State Park
  • Red Rock Canyon State Park

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