Sequoia National Park In Southern California Has Just Been Named One Of The Most Stunning Parks In The World
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. 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.
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.
The 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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
