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Sequoia Trees

Sequoia Trees

michelewestcott
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Sequoia Trees

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  1. Sequoia Trees Byhttp://treesz.com/sequoia-trees

  2. I was a very young man the first time I saw Sequoia Trees. In fact, it wasn't until I was in my mid 30s when I took another trip to Sequoia National Park that I started to remember how impressive the trees are. I recalled that the trees were so tall that they seemed to touch the sky. A child could never climb one of those monsters.

  3. As a Los Angeles city kid, we saw plenty of tall, skinny palm trees. Even with all the concrete there were plenty of other trees around especially in places like Griffith Park. But there were no real forest. In order to see forest we had to drive up into the mountains. Most trips did not compare to a Sunday drive up to the local mountains.

  4. But, at least once a year, during the summer, we would take a day trip up to the Sequoia Valley. Yes, it was a three hour drive each way, but remember, the 60's were a different time and driving wasn't as tedious.

  5. The whole trip was about the Giant Sequoia Trees. Jaw dropping, breath taking - pick your own description. These trees grow to over 250 feet high and over 20 feet in diameter. We could drive through one that was shaped into a tunnel. You could walk along the trails and imagine trying to climb one so you could reach the sky. Even the thought of playing hide and seek in a forest like those would bring smiles to our faces.

  6. The biggest tree, the General Sherman, stands 300 feet and 100 feet around. The thousands of years they have been around makes it worth the trip.

  7. Getting to the Sequoia Valley takes about 3 hours from Los Angeles, about 4 hours from San Francisco, and about 2½ hours from Yosemite. These days, you probably won't want to make a day trip of it. Plans can be made to stay in the Sequoia or Kings Canyon National Park or you can stay in one of the several nearby towns. What a way to get away from the stress and hustle of the big city. Once you see Sequoia trees, you'll want to come back again and again.

  8. My experience in California spans over 50 years. Since growing up in Los Angeles in the 1950's, we have explored most parts of California and still do so today. Having lived in most parts of the United States, we have experienced our share of figuring out what to do with an idle Saturday or Sunday. Amusement park? The latest nightclub? Hike, bike or camp? The choices are endless. When you consider the vastness of a State like California, you will understand my passion. Whether it's the wine country, the beach, or just a local festival let me your guide to a great weekend getaway in California.

  9. Sequia Trees For more information, please visit http://treesz.com/sequoia-trees

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